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California Special models represent the evolution and refinement of modern Fender acoustics, mixing iconic Fender electric playability with all-solid wood construction and best-in-class electronics. A crossroads of past, present, and future, these instruments truly resonate differently.Crafted with an X-braced solid okoume top and solid okoume back and sides, the compact parlor-sized body of the Malibu Special produces a voice that's impressively articulate, punchy, and delicate, while offering superior comfort for hours of creativity. The neck is designed with an easy-to-play slim C-shaped profile, a short 24 scale length, and a tilt-back 6-in-line headstock for a distinctive look born from Fender's electric guitar DNA. Other notable details include vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, a maple rosette and body binding for an upscale look, and a bone nut and saddle for rich harmonic character. Designed for the performer, the Fishman® Flex Body preamp system blends an undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer to allow faithful and reliable reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier, PA system or recording device.Bold, eye-catching and unique, California Series instruments make no compromises balancing effortless playability, superior sound, and standout style for those who aspire to play something different.

Features

Fender Malibu parlor body shape
Solid okoume top, back and sides
Slim and comfortable C-shape neck with tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
Fishman® Flex Body electronics with undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer
Short 24 scale length
Deluxe Gig Bag

Specs

Type

Acoustic

Colour

Natural

Orientation

Right Handed

Number of Strings

6

Body Shape

Malibu

Body Material

All Solid Okoume

Body Finish

Satin

Neck Material

Mahogany

Neck Shape

Slim C

Neck Finish

Satin Urethane

Fretboard Material

Pau Ferro

Number of Frets

20

Fretboard Inlays

Maple Dots

Fret Size

2.4mm

Fretboard Radius

15.75 (400 mm)

Nut Material

Bone

Nut Width

1.69 (43 mm)

Special Electronics

Fishman® Flex Body

Controls

Volume, Tone, Blend (Body Sensor, Piezo), Push Tone Knob For Phase Control

Bridge

Modern Viking

Tuners

Vintage-Style

Strings

Fender® 60L Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730060403

Case / Gigbag

FA-620 Deluxe Gig Bag
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