Fender Malibu CE

General

This Fender Malibu CE is what you get when you combine the looks and specs of the Fender Redondo with the size of the Fender Malibu SCE. It's an electro-acoustic folk/western guitar with a compact dreadnought body and a comfortable Stratocaster-style neck. The Malibu CE is part of Fender's California series and has that characteristic '60s surf look. This guitar has a cutaway, that makes it easier to reach the highest frets, as well as a built-in Fishman pickup system.

Features of the Fender Malibu CE

The smaller dreadnought body of the Malibu CE is made of laminated mahogany with a laminated spruce top. The Malibu CE has a maple neck, just like a Stratocaster, and a 20-fret rosewood fretboard. This combination of wood types guarantees a rich sound with punchy trebles. The neck of the Fender Malibu CE has a comfortable C-profile that gives it almost the same feel as an electric guitar. Additionally, it has a factory-mounted second strap button on the side of the body, just above the neck, that allows you to play it while standing up.

Finish and Fishman Electronics

The Malibu CE has the same gold-coloured pickguard and vintage-style Fender Viking bridge and its sound hole is decorated with a beautiful chequered rosette. To improve the tone and tuning stability, Fender equipped this guitar with Graphtech NuBone string nut and bridge saddle. The Malibu CE's Fishman Isys III pickup system comprises an active preamp with volume control and 3-band equalizer to create that perfect sound. Finally, the guitar's practical built-in tuner helps you to keep it in excellent tuning.

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