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:
- Period-correct Malibu™ concert body shape
- Solid Sitka spruce top, solid ovangkol back and sides
- Ergonomic modern "V" shape neck with tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Fishman® Presys VT Plus electronics with undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer
- Vintage-style hardshell case
- Insured Next Working Day 24hr Delivery: £20
(Monday - Friday when ordered before 9am.
Exc Highlands & N. Ireland)
- Next Day Before Noon &
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(Price Calculated at checkout)
- Saturday Delivery Available
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- Worldwide Delivery Available
We ship all over the world.
Please contact us with your address for a quote at info@soundpad.co.uk
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- Click & Collect available
Collection is available from our Barnstaple shop for local customers. Please select 'Click & Collect' as the Shipping Method at checkout.
Once the order is received, we will contact you to arrange a collection time from our Barnstaple shop.
Please note: The order must be collected by the Card Holder. Photo ID showing Name & Card Holders address is required at point of collection.
- Free Local Delivery available
for Barnstaple, Bideford & Braunton areas.
When you spend £200 or more. Free Delivery is automatically added at checkout.
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This page contains important information about the Take it away scheme. Please make sure that you have read this through carefully before continuing with your enquiry, whether in person or online.
Take it away is a publicly funded scheme, available through a network of musical instrument retailers across England and Northern Ireland. You can use the scheme to help finance the purchase of a wide range of musical instruments, equipment and accessories. You must be over 18 to apply for a Take it away loan. Credit is subject to status and affordability. Terms and conditions apply.
Important information about the Take it away finance offer
Credit is provided by Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with firm reference number 720279.
There are consequences for missed payments such as fixed late fees and an adverse impact on your credit file.
Finance options vary by retailer, retailer location and product availability. Some products, including certain longer-term and higher-value finance options, are only available through selected retailers and may require the retailer to be authorised by the FCA to carry on credit broking activities.
Creative Sector Services CIC (trading as Creative United) is a credit broker, not a lender. Take it away is a Creative United initiative supported by Arts Council England and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
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