The Malibu Special’s Fishman Flex Body preamp technology blends body sensor and integrated piezo pickup signals for more sonic diversity than the Flex. Songwriters love the Malibu, and it’s obvious why!
PLAY SOMETHING DIFFERENT
The Malibu Special inspires creativity. The short scale of the special small-body form makes it “slinkier,” enabling you to try new chords and melodies. Its fully-painted solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany sides and back, matching 6-in-line headstock, and maple binding give it an electric aesthetic. The Malibu Special’s powerful flair and balanced, expressive tone make it a great stage and studio companion.
UNIQUE FENDER BODY SHAPE
This guitar’s unique body shape is a Fender exclusive, giving it a vintage-inspired look with a modern twist.

ALL-SOLID DESIGN
With all-solid back, sides and top, California Series Special acoustics are built to project with the player’s personality in mind. Solid mahogany back and sides coalesce with a solid Sitka spruce top for tone that’s lifelike, powerful and balanced.

This preamp collaboration contains tuner, frequency (bass, midrange, and treble), and phase controls for each California Series body form.

6-IN-LINE MATCHING PAINTED HEADSTOCK
The matching painted 6-in-line headstock on this guitar is immediately recognizable and exudes classic Fender vibe. It also provides considerable strength and resistance to “whiplash” that can severely damage most traditional acoustics.
