Detail 01
Fishman Flex preamp
Lets the guitar be connected to an amplifier while reproducing its natural sound.
Product detailSKU #1500000398278
FenderCalifornia Malibu Player Acoustic-Electric Guitar Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Fender’s right-handed Malibu Player is a small-body, short-scale acoustic-electric with a solid spruce top and sunburst finish. The slim-taper C-shaped nato neck is described as comfortable, while the guitar’s balanced, articulate response is intended for varied playing styles. Its Fishman Flex preamp carries the instrument’s natural sound to an amplifier, making it practical when moving from unplugged writing or practice to stage and studio work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage or studio sets that need an acoustic guitar with a Fishman Flex preamp.
- Players who want a small-body, short-scale acoustic-electric for exploring chords and melodies.
- Right-handed six-string players looking for a slim-taper C-shaped neck.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players, as this model is specified for right-handed orientation.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Slim-taper C-shaped nato neck
The neck profile is described as comfortable and suitable for different playing styles.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that a right-handed, six-string Malibu body with a 24.1-inch scale length suits your setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the Malibu Player be plugged into an amplifier?
Yes. Its Fishman Flex preamp is designed to reproduce the guitar’s natural sound through an amplifier.
02Is it a full-size acoustic body?
It has Fender’s small-body Malibu design and short-scale construction.
03How many frets does it have?
It has 20 frets.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Preamp
- Fishman Flex
- Bridge
- Modern Viking
7 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Nut Width
- 1.69
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6 String
- Saddle Amp Nut
- Synthetic Bone
- Scale Length
- 24.1
- Neck Shape
- C
12 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
- Fingerboard Material
- Walnut
- Back Amp Sides
- Sapele
- Body Style
- C
- Color Finish
- Sunburst
- Top Material
- Solid Spruce
- Tuning Machines
- Vintage-style
- Body Shape
- C
- Body Finish
- Satin
- Body Type
- Malibu
- Neck Wood
- Nato
- Neck Finish
- Satin
1 detailsOther
- Bracing Pattern
- Scalloped X
