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Tap into the design, playability, and tone of a true legend in acoustic guitars with the Malibu Classic Acoustic-Electric Guitar from Fender. Sporting the vintage Malibu body design, the Classic features a solid Sitka spruce top that has been painted in captivating two-tone colors that echo the vibe of a bygone era that lives on today every time you strum. Natural solid mahogany back and sides combine with the spruce for a deeply satisfying blend of high-, mid-, and low-range tone that suits just about any style of music you want to explore. A smooth mahogany neck with pau ferro fingerboard conjures that classic Fender neck feel and response. And when you are ready to plug in, a Fender- and Fishman-designed pickup/preamp system kicks out sweet amplified acoustic tone.





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Legendary neck





The Fender neck has become legendary among guitarists of nearly all genres. The Malibu Classic carries the torch for that legendary feel with an incredibly comfortable slim-taper, C-shaped profile. This cut is ultra-friendly on the fret hand, letting you slide up and down the neck for leads and for chords in all positions. This incredible neck is complemented visually with the classic matching, painted 6-in-line headstock ? a much-loved design here at Sweetwater.





Stellar amplified tone





The Fender- and Fishman-designed pickup/preamp system in the Malibu Classic comes complete with an easy-to-read digital tuner that makes onstage tuning super easy. This system also includes frequency (bass, middle, and treble) and phase controls that have been voiced specifically for the Classic.





Fine appointments





The Malibu Classic has been decked out with fine appointments that add to its tone and visual appeal. To begin, a koa binding and koa rosette add a beautiful complement to the woods and body color on this awesome instrument. A genuine walnut viking bridge also enhances overall tone and resonance. In addition, quartersawn scalloped X-bracing adds stellar resonance support and extra durability.





Fender Malibu Classic Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:


Classic acoustic-electric with vintage body design


Solid Sitka spruce top painted in captivating two-tone colors that echo the vibe of a bygone era


Natural solid mahogany back and sides combine with the spruce for a deeply satisfying blend of high-, mid-, and low-range tone


Smooth mahogany neck with pau ferro fingerboard conjures classic Fender neck feel and response


Fender- and Fishman-designed pickup/preamp system kicks out sweet amplified acoustic tone


System includes frequency (bass, middle, and treble) and phase controls that have been voiced specifically for the California Series


Easy-to-read digital tuner that makes onstage tuning super easy


Comfortable slim-taper, C-shaped profile neck ultra-friendly on the fret hand, letting you slide up and down the neck for leads and chords


Classic matching, painted 6-in-line headstock


Koa binding and koa rosette add a beautiful complement to the woods and body color


Quartersawn scalloped X-bracing adds stellar resonance support and extra durability