Inspired by the iconic designs of Fender electric guitars, California Player acoustics evoke the west coast spirit of adventure and freedom, inviting musicians to explore their individual creativity and disrupt the status quo.

Crafted with an X-braced solid spruce top and sapele back and sides, the compact parlor-sized body of the Malibu Player produces a sweet, articulate voice that encourages players to reach for new chords and melodies. The nato 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 GraphTech® NuBone® nut and saddle for detailed harmonic character. With elegantly integrated controls for a sleek, modern look, the onboard Fishman® Flex preamp system allows faithful reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier 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.

Specifications

• Code: 0970722521

Body

• Series: California
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Country of Origin: Indonesia
• Body: Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
• Body Finish: Satin
• Body Shape: Malibu
• Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Body Binding: Aged White
• Body Back: Sapele
• Body Sides: Sapele
• Body Style: Malibu
• Cutaway: No
• Bracing: Scalloped X
• Waist: 8.375" (212.7mm)
• Rosette: 2-Ring B/W/B
• Sound Hole: 95mm Diameter Soundhole

Neck & Fretboard

• Headstock: Tilt-Back Stratocaster
• Neck Material: Nato
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape: Slim "C"
• Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (400mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Walnut
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Number of Frets: 20
• Truss Rod: Modern Heel Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
• String Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
• Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
• Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone
• Fret Size: 2.4mm
• Scale Length: 24.1" (612 mm)

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Modern Viking
• Bridge Pins: Aged White with Black Dots
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Gold
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Strings: Fender Dura-Tone 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Push Tone Knob for Phase Control
• Special Electronics: Fishman Flex