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Description
The Fender Malibu SCE is your ticket to a seamless blend of acoustic richness and electric versatility. Designed to echo the sun-soaked vibes of California, this acoustic-electric guitar is a perfect partner for both stage and studio. Its folk-style cutaway design allows for effortless access to higher frets, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy intricate fingerstyle playing. Constructed with a solid spruce top and laminated mahogany back and sides, the Malibu SCE offers a warm tone with impressive projection, ensuring your sound resonates whether unplugged or amplified.
The vintage C-shaped maple neck and Stratocaster headstock provide electric guitar players with a familiar feel, making the transition between electric and acoustic a breeze. The onboard Fishman pickup system, complete with a preamp and tuner, ensures that your sound remains true and dynamic when plugged in.
Whether you're strumming on the beach or performing on stage, the Fender Malibu SCE delivers outstanding playability and style. Its vintage-inspired touches, such as the rosewood fingerboard with aged binding and white block inlays, add a touch of classic Fender charm to your musical journey.
Key Features:
- Solid spruce top with scalloped X bracing
- Laminated mahogany back and sides
- Vintage C-shaped maple neck with dual-action truss rod
- 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with aged binding and white pearloid block inlays
- Fishman Pickup System with Preamp and onboard tuner
- Stratocaster headstock shape
- Gloss polyurethane finish
- Rosewood bridge with compensated saddle
- D'Addario EXP-26 Phosphor Bronze strings, gauges .011 to .052
FAQs
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What type of wood is used in the construction of the Fender Malibu SCE Natural?
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The Fender Malibu SCE Natural features a laminated spruce top, solid mahogany back, and laminated mahogany sides, providing a balanced and warm tone suitable for various music styles.
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How does the Fishman Presys pickup system enhance the Fender Malibu SCE Natural?
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The Fishman Presys pickup system includes an active onboard preamp and tuner, ensuring accurate amplification and tuning, making it ideal for live performances and studio recordings.
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What is the neck profile of the Fender Malibu SCE Natural, and how does it affect playability?
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The Fender Malibu SCE Natural has a soft "C" shaped maple neck, offering comfortable playability and smooth transitions across the 20-fret rosewood fingerboard, suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
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Is the Fender Malibu SCE Natural suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Fender Malibu SCE Natural is equipped with a Fishman Presys pickup system and active preamp, making it well-suited for live performances with reliable sound projection and tuning stability.
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Does the Fender Malibu SCE Natural have a built-in tuner?
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Yes, the Fender Malibu SCE Natural features a built-in tuner as part of the Fishman Presys system, allowing for convenient and precise tuning adjustments on the go.
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Dave Davies can be seen playing a natural finished acoustic Fender Malibu in the promotional video for his debute solo single "Death of a Clown" in 1967. The song was later featured on The Kinks' album "Something Else by The Kinks".
Either Dave shared this guitar with his brother Ray Davies, or they both had similar ones, since Ray often was seen performing and recording with a Fender Malibu.
Small body six string Fender acoustic with a single Acoustic cutaway and onboard pickup and electronics. Used in home and to sing National Anthem at events. Hand written National Anthem lyrics are taped to the guitar. Guitar is a funky little plucker. Light. Small. Short scale and easy to play.
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