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Fender Malibu Player Acoustic Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Burgundy Satin, Walnut Fingerboard

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Style: Malibu


Color: Burgundy Satin


Features

  • Fender-exclusive Malibu body shape
  • Painted solid spruce top; painted mahogany back and sides
  • Fishman pickup/preamp system
  • Mahogany neck with slim-taper "C"-shaped profile; walnut fingerboard and bridge
  • Matching painted 6-in-line headstock
  • Multi-Dimensional Product: Body Depth: 3.58 to 4.17 (91mm-106mm), Body Length: 17.875 (454mm), Upper Bout: 9.84 (250mm), Lower Bout: 13.58 (345mm) & Waist: 8.375 (213mm)

Description

Disrupt the status quo with the Malibu Player, a small- body, short scale acoustic-electric with a comfortable feel that will encourage you to reach for new chords and melodies. Featuring a painted solid spruce top, painted mahogany back and sides, and matching painted 6-in-line headstock, the bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Player a natural partner on stage and in the studio. Suitable for any playing style, the mahogany neck features a comfortable, slim-taper "C"-shaped profile, inspired by Fender’s electric legacy. The same no-compromise attitude that gives the Malibu Player its uniquely killer vibe extends to every aspect of its construction. It features optimized bracing for superior resonance, a GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle, and a Fishman preamp system that allows you to reproduce the guitar’s natural sound when plugged into an amplifier. With superb playability and unique aesthetics, the Malibu Player resonates with those destined to stand out from the crowd. Multi-Dimensional Product:Body Depth: 3.58 inch to 4.17 inch (91mm-106mm)Body Length:17.875 inch (454mm)Upper Bout: 9.84 inch (250mm)Lower Bout: 13.58 inch (345mm)Waist: 8.375 inch (213mm) From the Manufacturer True creativity requires something new, something like the inspiring sound and feel of the Malibu Player. The exclusive small-body shape’s short scale gives it a slightly “slinkier” feel, encouraging you to reach for new chords and melodies. It looks as stunning as it sounds, with a gloss metallic solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, as well as a matching painted 6-in-line headstock and crème binding giving it a shot of electrifying attitude. The bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Player a natural partner on stage and in the studio.The same no- compromise attitude that gives the Malibu Player its uniquely killer vibe extends to every aspect of its construction. It features optimized bracing for reduced mass and superior resonance, a Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle for greater sustain and a Fishman preamp system that makes it easy to plug in without sacrificing the guitar's natural sound. The lightweight mahogany neck features a comfortable, easy-to-play, slim-taper "C"-shaped profile suitable for any playing style, and its walnut fingerboard and bridge further augment this instrument's vibrant tone. With superb playability, distinctive looks and unmistakable Fender vibe, the Malibu Player is an instrument for a new generation of fearless players.

Brand: Fender


Color: Burgundy Satin


Top Material Type: Spruce Wood


Body Material: Mahogany


Back Material Type: Mahogany Wood


Neck Material Type: Mahogany


Fretboard Material Type: Walnut Wood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: Piezo


String Material Type: Bronze


Hand Orientation: Right


Item Weight: 7.1 pounds


Product Dimensions: 42.7 x 15.9 x 5.6 inches


Country of Origin: Indonesia


Item model number: 970722088


Batteries: 1 9V batteries required. (included)


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: January 23, 2019


Back Material: Mahogany Wood


Body Material: Mahogany


Color Name: Burgundy Satin


Fretboard Material: Walnut Wood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: Piezo


String Gauge: Custom


String Material: Bronze


Top Material: Spruce Wood


Neck Material Type: Mahogany


Number of Strings: 6


Guitar Bridge System: Hard Tail


Size: Full


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    • 3 defective guitars, Fender wants to dismiss issues and refund a sale price only
Style: Newporter Color: Ice Blue Satin
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Immediately after opening and inspecting the guitar I found a scratch on the body, overspray from the body paint on the neck in multiple places, rough fretwork and other noticeable imperfections. I originally considered returning the guitar as it did not sound very good, played poorly (almost 8/64ths on the low E 12th fret) and had multiple cosmetic imperfections, but I would have lost my 50% sale price(more on that later) and payment deal with Amazon. 7 months after purchase, I found my bridge to be lifting with a slight gap all along the rear, large enough to slide a piece of paper over 1/4" underneath. I contacted Fender support, and their immediate response was to send me a new guitar, no choice on my behalf if I preferred getting it fixed, etc. The new guitar arrived with a gap underneath the bridge in the same area, as if there weren't enough glue being used or other issues with the finish. After discussing it and showing pictures to Fender AGAIN, they said they would send me another, but I requested sunburst as to get a typical poly finish that the builders might be more familiar with and not have issues(at least that was MY thought process and request). I was then told it would have a 'white glove VIP inspection', and setup by their 'premier technician Frank to do a rock star setup,' as they said. Their exact quote "This guy sets up guitars for the celebrities that purchase from Fender" LOL. Dude needs glasses and a new job. I received the 3rd guitar, and it had finish cracks on the back of the neck where the neck meets the neck heel, and it looked as though there were sanding marks and sandpaper dust to try and mask it, so somebody along the production or inspection process saw the cracks and passed the QC check. The bridge has a chip out of it on the glue side, essentially missing a piece that should be glued down. This all passed the 'white glove VIP inspection'. The 'setup' had 4th, 5th and 6th strings buzzing all up the neck, from frets 2 to 12, the truss rod was backed off all the way for barely enough playable relief, but not enough to stop the buzzing from them shaving the saddle too short (about 5/64ths low E, too low for the cheap fretwork.) 4th fret was basically springboarding on the bass side, refusing to stay pressed in, causing major buzz on basic stuff like an open G major chord. There's no way humidity and temperature changes did this to a setup after 2 days, even the saddle was not sanded flat on the bottom, I pulled it to examine and it was clearly rushed. This is their VIP inspection and rock star setup for celebrities. LOL again. After showing this third guitar to Fender, they only want to refund me now, citing my only option as picking one out in person now after they write me a check. Well, that'd be great except they're now 2x what I paid because I bought during a 50% off sale, and they're clearly not made any better. They want to give me $243 and told me to go buy another one in person. They're treating me as if I'm being picky, when all they need to do is actually inspect these guitars and not send out junk. So because Fender has poor quality control and inspection processes, if the customer isn't happy with a B stock item Fender marks as new, then the best they do is refund and offer a free hat or shirt. Why would I wear a logo of a company that doesn't even want to support their customers? I'll take the free shirt and burn it at this point. I am now being redirected to a third party service center who has to verify work with Fender, and I don't have my hopes up, as Fender has been very dismissive and only take care of those who make them large sums of money. (even then, pages of warranty issues on reddit and FB groups are prevalent when searching fender warranty stories). Sending out replacement guitars without even checking them, or claiming inspection when there is none is my story x3. I would highly caution against buying any new Fender product, especially if susceptible to warranty claims, as the Fender company is now owned by a vehicle conglomerate as a major shareholder (Servco Pacific Inc), who clearly only wants to focus on profits and gains, and not a reputable product. Keep in mind also, these are all "brand new" guitars, and the only picture that ISN'T right as I unpacked the guitar is the one with major bridge lift, and that happened after being lightly played in a 48% RH room kept at 70F along with 23 other guitars after 7 months (all of which the other guitars are 2nd hand, some come from Korea, Indonesia, Japan, were purchased from other areas of the country as well, florida to AZ, NY to AZ, etc. NONE have humidity and temperature issues once within my possession EXCEPT this guitar, and Fender is trying to claim temp and humidity even though this was out of box every time in this condition x2). Fender is okay with me selling this guitar in this condition, because I told them I could get more money by selling than a refund, but I refuse to sell shoddy guitars to people, and they recommended I do that instead of swapping my guitar a 4th time, or give me a voucher somewhere, or how about actually inspect the guitars with their eyeballs. The customer needs to be taken care of PROPERLY. I actually restore and refinish mainly vintage acoustic guitars, wanted to try a new purchase for a cheap beater I can plug in a gigs, etc. and it turned out to be a nightmare dealing with customer service, and I don't think I should be having to fix a 'rockstar setup' and repair a brand new guitar. There is no clear communication between departments at Fender, and when issues become unsurmountable for their little weak customer service reps, they resort to just repeating 'refund refund refund.' I WANT A WORKING GUITAR, NOT A REFUND, AND I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO FIX A BRAND NEW GUITAR X3. Now I only get half of one if I want a new replacement with no issues because I took advantage of a sale that only existed because almost every guitar company had record sales in 2020 and 2021 and overestimated 2022 and 2023, so Fender hawked a bunch of cheap guitars with issues to places like PAS (Pro Audio Star) and Amazon. They even told me at one point they will have more sales again in the future - More sales like the one brought upon by extenuating circumstances like the pandemic? Sure. Again, just dismissals from Fender because they already DiD eVeRyThInG tHeY CoUlD. I will be reaching out to a few groups and YouTube channels, may even start a guitar channel off with this terrible experience, because I want people to know what kind of company Fender operates as nowadays, and I refuse to support them going forward after what should have been a simple exchange or repair turned disaster. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022 by Spa400 Spa400
    • Solid guitar for the price
Style: Redondo Color: Belmont Blue
Overall, I'm happy with my purchase. To me, the sound is clear and bright. Its also balanced and projects very well. Unplugged, it is about as good as anything else in its price range; just maybe lacking a little warmth (compared to something costing twice as much). It really shines, however, with amplification. sounding very good with both picking and finger style playing. The electronics are simple and effective. Playability is also very good. With the included strings, the action is medium/light. The neck is slim and fast; it looks and plays very much like a Strat. I can play some barre chords on it that I cannot on other steel string acoustics. There's a little bit of fret buzz at the bottom of the neck, but I rarely play down there anyway. Craftsmanship is good on mine with no obvious flaws. The front is solid wood, but the sides are laminate (as you would expect at this price point). The painted finish looks unique and stunning to me. In summary, I'd recommend the Rondo player as a solid buy for $400. It's well built, very playable, and clear sounding. It would probably be most appealing to someone who favors a Fender style neck and plays a lot with amplification. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023 by Joel A. Soukup
    • One month in
Style: Redondo LH Color: Jetty Black
Review Image by Burl Cole Burl Cole
So far so good 😊 I am learning guitar for the first time this year I play a few other instruments but this is my first go around with guitar. I am making great progress by the way. Here’s what I love about this instrument. Also I am left handed so options are sort of limited for this price range and this is the option I ended up going with. 1. Love the look of it. It is very pretty 2. Sounds great. But the factory strings were not my cup of tea and I switched them out for a set of light Earnie Ball Earthwoods and it sounds so much better and is easier to play. 3. Staying in tune was something I was worried about when I was researching what to buy. But so far she stays in tune for days when practicing from anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours a day. Here’s my warning ⚠️ I had to return the first one I got. When I opened it screws fell out of the guitar and the finish was cracked where to w output was and the output/battery pack was lose. I returned it and took a chance on ordering a second one and it came in perfect condition. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023 by Burl Cole Burl Cole
    • Not what I expected( waiting for the replacement)
Style: Redondo Color: Bronze Satin
Not blaming the seller because the box arrived in perfect condition and ahead of time. This is a manufacturing issue. When I took the guitar out of the box I saw that there was no cover over the sound hole or the pick guard. The headstock seemed to have some sort of oil on it and the most disappointing thing was that there was a sharp chip and dent in the finish along the back edge. I was so disappointed I packed it back up immediately and got a return label...other than those issues it was a beautiful guitar and I'm patiently waiting for my replacement. Praying the next one has no damage. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023 by Francis McClue

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