The Fender Malibu Vintage Electro Acoustic is a true testament to the fearless creative culture of 1960s Southern California. Designed by Leo Fender and legendary luthier Roger Rossmeisl this guitar captures the innovative spirit of the artists of that era. With its retro visual vibe and classic Fender heritage it offers a modern alternative with a rich refined acoustic tone. Equipped with the Fishman Sonitone Plus preamp system the Malibu offers seamless soundhole-mounted controls that blend an undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer. This allows for faithful and reliable reproduction of the guitars natural sound when plugged into an amplifier or recording device. But its not just the electronics that make this model as iconic as it is. The Malibu features an innovative performance-X bracing pattern and a concert-sized body crafted from a solid Sitka spruce top and solid ovangkol back and sides. This combination delivers sweet focused voicings with exceptional nuance and balance. Whats more the okoume neck has an ergonomic modern V profile and a 25″ scale length providing warm tonal response. Make a statement with the bold and eye-catching Malibu Vintage.