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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.

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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.

Fender California Malibu Player Acoustic-Electric Guitar Sunburst construction detail

Detail 01

Fishman Flex preamp

Lets the guitar be connected to an amplifier while reproducing its natural sound.

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

  1. 01Confirm that a right-handed, six-string Malibu body with a 24.1-inch scale length suits your setup.
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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.

4 detailsPlayability
Orientation
Right-handed
Number of Frets
20
Number of Strings
6 String
Scale Length
24.1"
5 detailsBody & build
Fingerboard Material
Walnut Neck wood: Nato Scale length: 24.1" Number of frets: 20 Neck finish: Satin Bridge: Modern Viking Saddle & nut: Synthetic Bone Electronics Pickup/preamp: Fishman Flex Other Tuning machines: Vintage-style Orientation: Right-handed Number of strings: 6 String
Color
Brown
Top Material
Solid Spruce
Body Type
Malibu
Neck Wood
Nato
5 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Korena Special
false
Tier
new
Source Id
site51500000398278
Prop65
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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