True creativity requires something new.
The exclusive small-body shape's short scale gives it a slightly "slinkier" feel, encouraging you to reach for new chords and melodies.
True creativity requires something new,
something like the inspiring sound and feel of the Malibu Special. The exclusive small-body shape's short scale gives it a slightly "slinkier" feel, encouraging you to reach for new chords and melodies. It looks as stunning as it sounds, with a fully-painted solid Sitka spruce top with painted solid mahogany sides and back, along with a matching painted 6-in-line headstock and maple binding giving it a shot of electrifying attitude. The bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Special a natural partner on stage and in the studio.

The Malibu Special exudes a killer vibe and
unexpected style that is sure to turn heads
wherever you go. Its no-compromise attitude
even extends to its top-notch build quality, which features optimized bracing for reduced mass andsuperior resonance and an upgraded bone nut and saddle for exceptional sustain. It also comes equipped with a premium Fender- and Fishman-designed preamp system voiced specifically for the Malibu's body shape, allowing you to plug in to an amplifier without sacrificing the guitar's natural sound. The lightweight mahogany neck features a comfortable, easy-to- play, slim-taper "C"-shaped profile suitable for any playing style, and its pau ferro fingerboard and bridge further augment this instrument's rich tone. With its superb playability, distinctive looks and unmistakably Fender vibe, the Malibu Special is an instrument as individual as you are.
- Series: California Series
- Body Shape: Malibu
- Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back and Sides: Solid Mahogany
- Body Finish: Satin
- Rosette: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Fingerboard: Pau Ferro, 15.75" (400 mm)
- Frets: 20
- Position Inlays: Maple Dots
- Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.69" (43 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Sealed Nickel
- Scale Length: 24.1" (612 mm)
- Bridge: Modern Viking
- Pickguard: None
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Strings: Fender Dura-Tone Coated 80/20 Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)
- Gig Bag: FAS-620 Deluxe Gig Bag