California Special models represent the evolution and refinement of modern Fender acoustics, mixing iconic Fender electric playability with all-solid wood construction and best-in-class electronics. A crossroads of past, present, and future, these instruments truly resonate differently.

Crafted with an X-braced solid okoume top and solid okoume back and sides, the compact parlor-sized body of the Malibu Special produces a voice that's impressively articulate, punchy, and delicate, while offering superior comfort for hours of creativity. The neck is designed with an easy-to-play slim "C"-shaped profile, a short 24" scale length, and a tilt-back 6-in-line headstock for a distinctive look born from Fender's electric guitar DNA. Other notable details include vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, a maple rosette and body binding for an upscale look, and a bone nut and saddle for rich harmonic character. Designed for the performer, the Fishman® Flex Body preamp system blends an undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer to allow faithful and reliable reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier, PA system or recording device.

Bold, eye-catching and unique, California Series instruments make no compromises balancing effortless playability, superior sound, and standout style for those who aspire to play something different.

Body:

- Body Back: Solid Okoume

- Body Sides: Solid Okoume

- Body Top: Solid Okoume

- Body Finish: Satin

- Body Shape: Malibu

- Body Binding: Maple

- Rosette: Maple

Neck:

- Neck Material: Mahogany

- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

- Neck Shape: Slim "C"

- Scale Length: 24.1" (612 mm)

- Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro

- Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (400 mm)

- Number of Frets: 20

- Fret Size: 2.4 mm

- Nut Material: Bone

- Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)

- Position Inlays: Maple Dots

- Truss Rod: Modern Heel Adjust

Electronics:

- Controls: Volume, Tone, Blend (Body Sensor, Piezo), Push Tone Knob for Phase Control

- Special Electronics: Fishman® Flex Body

Hardware:

- Bridge: Modern Viking

- Bridge Pins: Ebony with Mother-of-Pearl Dots

- Hardware Finish: Nickel

- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style

- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black

Miscellaneous:

- Strings: Fender® 60L Phosphor Bronze (0.012 - 0.052 Gauges), PN 0730060403

Accessories:

- Case / Gig Bag: FAS-620 Deluxe Gig Bag