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Stellar Songwriting Companion with Rich Tone





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With roots originally planted in the mid-1960s, the stylish Malibu Special acoustic-electric guitar bridges the iconic good looks of Fender’s electrics with the songwriter- and campfire-friendly versatility of an acoustic. With a fluid build of mahogany spanning the top, back and sides, and neck of the Malibu Special, players receive an incredibly rich and smooth tonal response with top-tier sustain qualities. Courtesy of a slim “C”-shaped neck profile, it’s a breeze to bust out chords and riffs for longer musical moments without feeling it take a toll on your hand. Additionally, the Malibu Special utilizes a Fishman Flex Body preamp system, offering greater sonic flexibility than the standard Flex by way of an added blend control for mixing the signal of the body sensor and integrated piezo pickup. Songwriters around Sweetwater are quick to praise the Malibu, and it isn’t hard to see why!





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Smooth, darker mahogany tone





The Malibu Special is constructed primarily from all mahogany, improving the detail of this acoustic-electric's tone! By opting for this tonewood, Fender gave the Malibu Special a striking amount of beauty, richness, and complexity in its sound. Mahogany-bodied acoustics are also revered for their tremendous sustain, making the Malibu Special a champion for long suspended chords and detailed prominence from note to note. Plug in, and the smooth, natural tone of the mahogany is amplified for all to hear with vividity!





Effortless to play





A Sweetwater-favorite feature of the Malibu Special is its enticingly slim “C”-shaped nato neck profile, affording players exceptional comfort for their chording hand. Atop the neck is a smooth playing Pau Ferro fingerboard, with a fret-to-body count of 14 and the natural response of a real bone nut. To top it all off, a set of nickel-plated vintage-style tuning machines, a Modern Viking walnut bridge, and a period-correct pickguard combo supply a balance of functionality and style.





Get more from the Fishman Flex Body





The Malibu Special is designed to take your tuneage to new levels ? literally! This acoustic-electric dons a versatile Fishman Flex Body preamp system, complete with a body sensor, piezo pickup, and accompanying blend control to help you perfectly translate the Malibu Special's beautiful mahogany tone. Additionally, the preamp provides volume, tone, and phase controls for further shaping. With the freedom to sculpt your sound just to your liking, you can rest easy knowing that everyone will hear the best of what your Malibu Special has to offer, from beachside strums to basement jams and coffeehouse setlists.





Fender Malibu Special Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:


Mahogany top, back, and sides provides a darker, richer tone with improved sustain


Mahogany neck with slim “C” profile offers a fantastic degree of playing comfort


14-count fret-to-body pau ferro fingerboard sustains well and provides a smooth playing platform


Real bone nut and Modern Viking walnut bridge provide natural and dependable playability


Plenty of old-school charm by way of vintage-style tuners and period-correct pickguard


Find your perfect tone with ease courtesy of a Fishman Flex Body preamp, body sensor, and piezo pickup with volume, tone, blend, and phase controls