Fender Malibu Special Honey Burst

The Fender Malibu Special Honey Burst at a glance

With the Fender Malibu Special Honey Burst, the traditional US manufacturer presents a special edition of its California series. For absolute stage quality, the compact mini western guitar is made of solid okoume and equipped with a Fishman pickup system. In addition, the model also makes something visually. The classy Honey Burst satin finish is complemented by a maple rosette and matching maple bindings, which give the instrument a subtle but equally elegant touch. For an uncomplicated transport to the gig is furthermore a bag included.

Okoume: an exotic among tonewoods

In the Malibu Special Honey Burst, Fender relies entirely on Okoume for the top as well as the back and sides. The tropical wood species, found primarily in Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and VR Congo, produces a warm, bass-heavy sound, while the fully solid construction adds the necessary assertiveness. As a result, this versatile model is suitable for vocal accompaniment as well as solo playing and is also a clear recommendation for professional use.

Outstanding playing comfort

With a nut width of 43 mm, the mahogany neck fulfils the perfect prerequisite for expressive strumming and filigree flatpicking, while still feeling great in the hand. The easy-grip slim 'C' neck profile and the pau ferro fingerboard allow the picking hand to glide effortlessly over all 20 frets, which are marked by means of practical dot inlays. Particularly noteworthy here is the shortened 612mm scale, which requires less effort to grip and thus benefits inexperienced guitarists in particular. Meanwhile, tuning-stable vintage-style machine heads, a compensated bone bridge inlay and, last but not least, the high-quality bone nut ensure flawless intonation that guarantees lasting playing pleasure.

Fishman pickup system

In order to be able to show off the mature sound of the handy mini guitar on stage, it is equipped with the Fishman Flex preamp with piezo under the bridge in proven quality. Connected to an amp or via PA, a natural, feedback-resistant sound is created, which can also be optimally mixed by means of volume and tone control.