True creativity thrives on something fresh, like the captivating sound and feel of the Malibu Player guitar. Its exclusive small-body design with a short scale offers a more flexible playing experience, inspiring you to explore new chords and melodies. This guitar not only sounds amazing but also looks incredible. It features a gloss metallic solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a matching painted 6-in-line headstock, and crème binding, giving it a bold and electrifying look. With its striking style and balanced, clear sound, the Malibu Player is perfect for both stage performances and studio recordings. The construction of the Malibu Player is top-notch. It has optimized bracing for less mass and better resonance, a Graph Tech® NuBone® nut and saddle for longer sustain, and a Fishman® preamp system that allows you to plug in easily without losing the guitar's natural sound. The lightweight mahogany neck has a comfortable, slim-taper 'C'-shaped profile suitable for all playing styles. The walnut fingerboard and bridge enhance the guitar's vibrant tone. With excellent playability, unique looks, and the unmistakable Fender charm, the Malibu Player is the ideal instrument for a new generation of fearless musicians. Specifications: Body Shape - Malibu; Body Material - Solid Sitka Spruce (Top), Mahogany (Back & Sides); Body Color - Candy Apple Red; Body Finish - Gloss Poly; Fretboard Material - Walnut; Fretboard Radius - 15.75' (400 mm); Scale Length - 24.1' (612 mm); No. of Frets - 20; Fretboard Inlays - Dots; Pickup - Fishman® pickup/preamp system; Bridge - Modern Viking; Pickguard - 3-Ply Gold; Strings - Fender® Dura-Tone® Coated 80/20 Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge); Tuning Machines - Sealed Nickel; Hardware Finish - Chrome.
Using your Fender California Malibu Player acoustic guitar is a breeze. First, make sure it's properly tuned using the sealed nickel tuning machines. The Fishman® preamp system makes it easy to plug into an amplifier or sound system when you're performing or recording. Just connect it and you're good to go, without losing the natural sound of the guitar. When you're playing, the comfortable slim-taper 'C'-shaped mahogany neck allows you to move your fingers easily across the 20 frets on the walnut fingerboard. You can explore different chords and melodies thanks to the short scale and 'slinkier' feel of the guitar. As for maintenance, keep your guitar in a suitable environment. Avoid extreme temperatures and humidity as they can damage the wood. Wipe the strings and body regularly with a soft cloth to keep them clean. Check the tuning and the condition of the strings frequently. If the strings start to sound dull or lose their tone, it's time to replace them with new Fender® Dura-Tone® Coated 80/20 Bronze strings. Also, inspect the hardware like the bridge and tuning machines from time to time to ensure they're in good working condition.
