---
product_id: 214501183
title: "Fender Malibu Classic"
brand: "fender"
price: "$2448.85"
currency: USD
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 13
category: "Fender"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/214501183-fender-malibu-classic
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# Solid spruce top & mahogany body for rich tone 24-inch short scale for effortless play Fender-Fishman preamp for authentic plugged sound Fender Malibu Classic

**Brand:** fender
**Price:** $2448.85
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the spotlight with the Malibu Classic — where iconic Fender vibe meets modern playability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fender Malibu Classic by fender
- **How much does it cost?** $2448.85 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/214501183-fender-malibu-classic)

## Best For

- fender enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fender brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Ready:** Fender-exclusive Fishman pickup/preamp system captures natural acoustic vibe when amplified
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Small-body Malibu shape designed for comfort and stage presence
- • **Premium Tone Woods:** Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides delivers balanced, articulate sound
- • **Travel-Ready Style:** Includes deluxe gig bag for protection and portability—perfect for gigs or getaways
- • **Player-Centric Neck:** Slim-taper 'C'-shaped mahogany neck with pau ferro fingerboard ensures smooth, fatigue-free playing

## Overview

The Fender Malibu Classic Acoustic Electric Guitar in Aged Cognac Burst features a compact 24-inch short scale and a unique Malibu body shape crafted from solid spruce and mahogany woods. Equipped with a Fender-exclusive Fishman preamp system, it delivers authentic amplified tone. Its slim-taper 'C'-shaped mahogany neck and pau ferro fingerboard offer exceptional comfort, while the included deluxe gig bag makes it an ideal companion for both stage and travel.

## Description

Product Description Disrupt the status quo with the Malibu Classic, a small-body, short scale acoustic-electric with a comfortable feel that will encourage you to reach for new chords and melodies. Featuring a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Classic 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. It also includes a premium Fender- and Fishman -designed preamp system voiced specifically for the Malibu’s body shape, allowing you to reproduce the guitar’s natural sound when plugged into an amplifier.The Malibu Classic’s no-compromise attitude extends to its build quality, featuring quartersawn scalloped X bracing for superior resonance, an upgraded bone nut and saddle, and a tilt-back headstock for enhanced sustain. Sleek maple binding, matching maple rosette, and a 6-in-line headstock punch up the Malibu’s quintessential Fender vibe. With superb playability and unique aesthetics, the Malibu Classic resonates with those destined to stand out from the crowd. From the Manufacturer Disrupt the status quo with the Malibu Classic, a small-body, short scale acoustic-electric with a comfortable feel that will encourage you to reach for new chords and melodies. Featuring a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Classic 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. It also includes a premium Fender- and Fishman-designed preamp system voiced specifically for the Malibu’s body shape, allowing you to reproduce the guitar’s natural sound when plugged into an amplifier. The Malibu Classic’s no-compromise attitude extends to its build quality, featuring quartersawn scalloped X bracing for superior resonance, an upgraded bone nut and saddle, and a tilt-back headstock for enhanced sustain. Sleek maple binding, matching maple rosette, and a 6-in-line headstock punch up the Malibu’s quintessential Fender vibe. With superb playability and unique aesthetics, the Malibu Classic resonates with those destined to stand out from the crowd.

Review: Sounds good, looks good, I love it - I had a lot of people warn me not to get an acoustic from Fender, but I happened upon this one during a crazy good sale and decided to give it a try, figuring I could return it if I hated it. Well, I love it. It arrived ready to play, no work needed. It sounds lovely. Neck feels great. I really like the 24 inch scale length. I get why some people say it feels small, but for playing on the couch or when traveling, I think it’ll be perfect.
Review: Fender Malibu guitar - This is a good looking guitar strings are no good as always on new guitars. I have never seem a fender malibu guitar I have the newporter it is nice guitar like it but they say the malibu is a small body guitar well it is in fact because it is a 3/4 size guitar same size as my 3/4 size guitar I have now why don't the just say that it is a 3/4 size guitar and not a smaller body guitar that is misleading. Any how it is a good 3/4 size guitar looks plays fine I changed strings in the 3/4 size good travel campfire etc. guitar or a child or person who is smaller in size and needs 3/4 size guitar. Fun to play So if that is what you need buy this guitar it is just fine no troubles well built. hope this helps update been playing this guitar for a while I put better strings on really helped sounds even better now great guitar I changed out the bridge to real bone with little bit higher side on the low E string and now it tunes right in at 12th fret so over all love this guitar always go name brand no names no good this has a fenders come with truss rods in it them (no names brands don't) so you can adjust as needed and if you go lighter or heavy strings you always have to adjust never more the a half turn tighter or looser depends on your strings your putting on as always. but hay I would buy this guitar again

## Features

- Fender-exclusive Malibu body shape
- Solid spruce top; solid mahogany back and sides
- Fender-exclusive Fishman pickup/preamp system
- Mahogany neck with slim-taper "C"-shaped profile; pau ferro fingerboard and bridge
- Tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Includes deluxe gig bag

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B088FXZJC3 |
| Back Material | Mahogany Wood |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Battery type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | #68,624 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #229 in Acoustic-Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Color Name | Aged Cognac Burst |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (129) |
| Date First Available | June 3, 2020 |
| Fretboard Material | Pau Ferro Wood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Hard Tail |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezo |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.6 pounds |
| Item model number | 0970923137 |
| Material Type | default_no_selection_value |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 44.3 x 18.2 x 7.9 inches |
| Scale Length | 24.02 inches |
| Size | All |
| String Material | Phosphor Bronze |
| Top Material | Spruce Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany Wood
- **Body Material:** Mahogany
- **Brand:** Fender
- **Color:** Aged Cognac Burst
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Pau Ferro Wood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** Piezo
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Mahogany
- **String Material Type:** Phosphor Bronze
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce Wood

## Images

![Fender Malibu Classic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PC9yhC6FL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sounds good, looks good, I love it
*by L***D on February 10, 2024*

I had a lot of people warn me not to get an acoustic from Fender, but I happened upon this one during a crazy good sale and decided to give it a try, figuring I could return it if I hated it. Well, I love it. It arrived ready to play, no work needed. It sounds lovely. Neck feels great. I really like the 24 inch scale length. I get why some people say it feels small, but for playing on the couch or when traveling, I think it’ll be perfect.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fender Malibu guitar
*by A***R on January 3, 2025*

This is a good looking guitar strings are no good as always on new guitars. I have never seem a fender malibu guitar I have the newporter it is nice guitar like it but they say the malibu is a small body guitar well it is in fact because it is a 3/4 size guitar same size as my 3/4 size guitar I have now why don't the just say that it is a 3/4 size guitar and not a smaller body guitar that is misleading. Any how it is a good 3/4 size guitar looks plays fine I changed strings in the 3/4 size good travel campfire etc. guitar or a child or person who is smaller in size and needs 3/4 size guitar. Fun to play So if that is what you need buy this guitar it is just fine no troubles well built. hope this helps update been playing this guitar for a while I put better strings on really helped sounds even better now great guitar I changed out the bridge to real bone with little bit higher side on the low E string and now it tunes right in at 12th fret so over all love this guitar always go name brand no names no good this has a fenders come with truss rods in it them (no names brands don't) so you can adjust as needed and if you go lighter or heavy strings you always have to adjust never more the a half turn tighter or looser depends on your strings your putting on as always. but hay I would buy this guitar again

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plays and sounds great out of the box
*by T***T on May 21, 2024*

If you're looking for a pretty guitar with a clear, bright sound then look no further. The only Con is that it makes my Alverez dreadnought feel like I'm holding a baseball bat by the wrong end when I play now

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*Last updated: 2026-03-13*