Fender - Malibu Classic Acoustic Electric Guitar, Aged Cherry Burst

From the stage to the studio, the Malibu Classic Acoustic Electric Guitar, with its Pau Ferro Fingerboard and Aged Cherry Burst finish, is designed to disrupt the status quo. This compact, short-scale acoustic-electric guitar boasts a comfortable feel that inspires you to explore new chords and melodies. Crafted with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, it delivers a bold style and balanced, articulate sound that makes it an ideal companion for any musical setting.The mahogany neck of this Malibu Classic guitar features a slim-taper "C"-shaped profile, a design inspired by Fender's electric legacy, ensuring suitability for any playing style. The guitar is equipped with a premium Fender- and Fishman-designed preamp system, specifically voiced for the Malibu's unique body shape. This allows you to accurately reproduce the guitar's natural sound when amplified.The Malibu Classic's uncompromising attitude is evident in its superior build quality. It features quartersawn scalloped X bracing for enhanced resonance, an upgraded bone nut and saddle, and a tilt-back headstock for improved sustain. The sleek maple binding, matching maple rosette, and a 6-in-line headstock amplify the Malibu's quintessential Fender vibe.This guitar's unique body shape, a Fender exclusive first introduced in 1965, offers a vintage-inspired look with modern tonal characteristics. The tilt-back 6-in-line headstock increases the break angle over the nut, enhancing sustain and infusing Fender's rock-and-roll attitude into this acoustic-electric instrument.The supremely comfortable slim-taper "C"-shaped mahogany neck will feel familiar to electric players and is also suited to acoustic players seeking a slimmer neck profile. The all-solid construction, prized for increased resonance and sustain, ensures a powerful and balanced tone.The Fender and Fishman-designed preamp system, complete with tuner, frequency (bass, middle, and treble) and phase controls, is specially voiced for each body shape in the California Series. The guitar comes with a deluxe gig bag, featuring comfortable padded backpack straps, durable outer material, multiple pockets, and a rubber boot for drop protection, providing top-notch protection while traveling. Stand out from the crowd with the Malibu Classic Acoustic Electric Guitar.