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.
Specifications
| 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 |