{"product_id":"malibu-vintage-blk-w-c","title":"Fender Malibu Vintage Ovangkol Fingerboard Gold Pickguard (Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngineered 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® Sonitone 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBold, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvangkol Back and Sides w\/ Solid Sitka Spruce top \u0026amp; Gloss Poly finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOkoume Modern \"V\" neck w\/ 25\" (635 mm) scale \u0026amp; Gloss Urethane finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvangkol fretboard w\/ 16\" (406.4 mm) radius \u0026amp; Pearloid Block inlays\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e20 2mm frets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1.69\" (43 mm) Bone nut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVintage-Style with Aged White Buttons tuning machines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVintage Viking bridge \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFender®\/Fishman® Sonitone™ Plus Soundhole Pickup System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVolume, Blend (Body Pickup, Piezo) controls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes Vintage-Style Hardshell\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48203275600027,"sku":"FEN-0971022306","price":1189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0405\/4683\/files\/e7c214d33d30df36c30151191170ed5e30fbc4c4-1000x1000.jpg?v=1785726134","url":"https:\/\/www.musoscorner.com.au\/products\/malibu-vintage-blk-w-c","provider":"Musos Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}