Fender Malibu Player OW WN
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Fender
Malibu Player OW WN
Product Info
Article Number:
570769
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Malibu Player OW WN
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$361.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Malibu Player OW WN is a surprisingly versatile and comfortable instrument. The solid top gives it a lively, articulate voice that's great for strumming or fingerpicking, and the slim neck makes it easy to play. It's a fantastic option for beginner to intermediate players looking for a well-built, amplified acoustic that won't break the bank.
Product Description
- Fender Malibu Player OW WN
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Body: Sapele
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Neck Profile: Slim "C"
- Fingerboard inlays: White Dots
- Fingerboard Radius: 400mm (15.75")
- Nut width: 43mm (1.69")
- Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
- 20 Frets
- Controls: Volume
- Tone
- Push Tone Knob for Phase Control
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Tortoiseshell
- Bridge: Modern Viking
- Machine Heads: Vintage Style Nickel
- String Fender Dura-Tone 880L Coated 80/20
- .012-.052 Gauges (254209)
- Finish: Poly lacquer
- Colour: Olympic White
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive tone with good projection.
- • Sapele back and sides offer a warm, balanced counterpoint to the spruce.
- • Slim 'C' neck profile enhances playability, comfortable for various hand sizes.
- • Integrated pickup system allows for easy amplification without sacrificing acoustic tone.
CONS
- • The Dura-Tone strings are a cost-saving measure; an upgrade is recommended.
- • Satin finish, while comfortable, might not appeal to those preferring gloss.
- • The electronics, while functional, aren't high-end studio quality.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
25.5 inches (648mm)
Frets
20
Electronics
Fender Under-Bridge Pickup System (Volume, Tone, Phase Control)
Weight
6.2 lbs (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's perfectly adequate for gigs and smaller performances, but lacks the nuance and clarity of higher-end systems; it's a good starting point.
The slim 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but players accustomed to a chunkier neck might find it a bit too slender.
Satin finishes are inherently more susceptible to showing fingerprints and minor scratches compared to gloss finishes, requiring a bit more care.
