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.
| Body Shape |
Malibu |
| Body Material |
Solid Spruce (Top), Solid Mahogany (Back & Sides) |
| Body Finish |
Satin |
| Fretboard Material |
Pau Ferro |
| Fretboard Radius |
15.75" (400 mm) |
| Scale Length |
24.1" (612 mm) |
| No. of Frets |
20 |
| Fretboard Inlays |
Maple Dots |
| Pickup |
Fender- & Fishman®-designed pickup/preamp system |
| Bridge |
Modern Viking |
| Pickguard |
None |
| Strings |
Fender® Dura-Tone® Coated 80/20 Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge) |
| Tuning Machines |
Sealed Nickel |
| Hardware Finish |
Chrome |