Back in the early 1960s
in Southern California, a fearless creative culture was abound, and Leo Fender
was on a mission to design a fresh collection of acoustic instruments that
captured the innovative spirit that permeated the artists around him. In collaboration
with legendary luthier Roger Rossmeisl, Leo released several unique acoustic
models that embodied the character that made Fender a symbol of the
rock-and-roll revolution, including unmistakable headstock shapes, easy-to-play
neck profiles and radical styling, changing the face of Fender Acoustics
forever. Today's Fender California Vintage models draw directly from their
mid-century origins with a retro visual vibe, adding 21st century performance
and a rich, refined acoustic tone - a true modern alternative with classic
Fender heritage.
Engineered with an innovative Performance-X™ bracing pattern, the approachable
concert-sized body of the Fender California Vintage Malibu is lightly crafted
with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid ovangkol back and sides to effortlessly
produce a sweet, focused voice with exceptional nuance and balance. An
ergonomic modern "V" profile was chosen for the the okoume neck along
with a short 25" scale length for warm tonal response, and a tilt-back
6-in-line headstock with a maple headcap for a distinctive look born from
Fender's electric guitar DNA. Other notable details include a
bound ovangkol fingerboard with pearloid block inlays for a throwback look,
vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, and a bone nut and
saddle for superior harmonic character. Designed for the performer, the onboard
Fishman® Presys VT Plus preamp system features seamless soundhole-mounted
controls that blend an undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer to allow
faithful and reliable reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when plugged
into an amplifier or recording device. A vintage-style hardshell case is
included.
Bold, eye-catching and unique, California Series instruments make no
compromises balancing standout style, superior sound and effortless playability
for those who aspire to play something different.
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Back in the early 1960s
in Southern California, a fearless creative culture was abound, and Leo Fender
was on a mission to design a fresh collection of acoustic instruments that
captured the innovative spirit that permeated the artists around him. In collaboration
with legendary luthier Roger Rossmeisl, Leo released several unique acoustic
models that embodied the character that made Fender a symbol of the
rock-and-roll revolution, including unmistakable headstock shapes, easy-to-play
neck profiles and radical styling, changing the face of Fender Acoustics
forever. Today's Fender California Vintage models draw directly from their
mid-century origins with a retro visual vibe, adding 21st century performance
and a rich, refined acoustic tone - a true modern alternative with classic
Fender heritage.
Engineered with an innovative Performance-X™ bracing pattern, the approachable
concert-sized body of the Fender California Vintage Malibu is lightly crafted
with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid ovangkol back and sides to effortlessly
produce a sweet, focused voice with exceptional nuance and balance. An
ergonomic modern "V" profile was chosen for the the okoume neck along
with a short 25" scale length for warm tonal response, and a tilt-back
6-in-line headstock with a maple headcap for a distinctive look born from
Fender's electric guitar DNA. Other notable details include a
bound ovangkol fingerboard with pearloid block inlays for a throwback look,
vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, and a bone nut and
saddle for superior harmonic character. Designed for the performer, the onboard
Fishman® Presys VT Plus preamp system features seamless soundhole-mounted
controls that blend an undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer to allow
faithful and reliable reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when plugged
into an amplifier or recording device. A vintage-style hardshell case is
included.
Bold, eye-catching and unique, California Series instruments make no
compromises balancing standout style, superior sound and effortless playability
for those who aspire to play something different.
FEATURES
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