Fender FSR Malibu Player Acoustic Guitar $209 + free s/h

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YouDontNeedIt

Aug 12, 2023 02:38 PM

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YouDontNeedItAug 12, 2023 02:38 PM

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I don't know first-hand, but don't Fender acoustics kindof suck compared to offerings from other manufacturers?

MusicalMayhem

Aug 12, 2023 07:23 PM

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I don't know first-hand, but don't Fender acoustics kindof suck compared to offerings from other manufacturers?

Fender doesn't make a high-end acoustic line comparable to Martin, Taylor or Gibson. They contract overseas factories to build for them. They tend to focus on entry-level instruments too. These factors combine to give the impression that all Fender acoustics suck because of the lower average price points. However, they tend to be competitive in those price points, offering unique shapes and color options like this one. Fender also makes the Paramount line that offers a great value mid-range all solid wood guitar. Sadly, they sell way more all laminate clunkers because they are some of the cheapest on the market.

From a quality standpoint, this is a good value at $209 for a solid top parlor with electronics. Tone wise, pretty much all parlors sound small and boxy. I've found that the Player line generally plays great, but sounds a bit underwhelming. You could say that about most lower-end painted top acoustics though. Yamaha makes a dreadnought in this price range that sounds much better, but this one is more about playability, size and aesthetic. The most important quality a guitar can have is the ability to make you want to pick it up and play.

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CoreyR2384

Aug 13, 2023 04:14 AM

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Quote from MusicalMayhem

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Fender doesn't make a high-end acoustic line comparable to Martin, Taylor or Gibson. They contract overseas factories to build for them. They tend to focus on entry-level instruments too. These factors combine to give the impression that all Fender acoustics suck because of the lower average price points. However, they tend to be competitive in those price points, offering unique shapes and color options like this one. Fender also makes the Paramount line that offers a great value mid-range all solid wood guitar. Sadly, they sell way more all laminate clunkers because they are some of the cheapest on the market.

From a quality standpoint, this is a good value at $209 for a solid top parlor with electronics. Tone wise, pretty much all parlors sound small and boxy. I've found that the Player line generally plays great, but sounds a bit underwhelming. You could say that about most lower-end painted top acoustics though. Yamaha makes a dreadnought in this price range that sounds much better, but this one is more about playability, size and aesthetic. The most important quality a guitar can have is the ability to make you want to pick it up and play.

This^. I bought a mahogany CD-60S from Adorama a few months ago for ~$100 with a coupon, and it's probably the best $100 I've ever spent on a guitar. It doesn't quite match my Martin, but it sounds and plays better than guitars I've payed 5-6 times as much for out of the box (frets just needed a polish). Maybe I just got lucky, but I love that guitar. Adorama has done pretty well by me. The Gretsch Jim Dandy I grabbed from a sale is probably my current most played guitar, partly because it's so easy to pickup due to it's size, and partly because I have an affinity for delta blues. That guitar came with dead strings, really high action, and frets in serious need of polishing, though. I already planned on changing the strings and setting up any new guitar anyways, so it wasn't a huge issue.

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lewiscypher

Aug 13, 2023 04:21 PM

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Quote from CoreyR2384

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This^. I bought a mahogany CD-60S from Adorama a few months ago for ~$100 with a coupon, and it's probably the best $100 I've ever spent on a guitar. It doesn't quite match my Martin, but it sounds and plays better than guitars I've payed 5-6 times as much for out of the box (frets just needed a polish). Maybe I just got lucky, but I love that guitar. Adorama has done pretty well by me. The Gretsch Jim Dandy I grabbed from a sale is probably my current most played guitar, partly because it's so easy to pickup due to it's size, and partly because I have an affinity for delta blues. That guitar came with dead strings, really high action, and frets in serious need of polishing, though. I already planned on changing the strings and setting up any new guitar anyways, so it wasn't a huge issue.

Between Adorama and Monoprice my Studio has evolved nicely.. the next addition definitely needs to be a guitar swing.. that or with the deals on here.. maybe Amazon offers a rotating rack system like the dry cleaners use.

CoreyR2384

Aug 13, 2023 08:05 PM

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CoreyR2384Aug 13, 2023 08:05 PM

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Quote from lewiscypher

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Between Adorama and Monoprice my Studio has evolved nicely.. the next addition definitely needs to be a guitar swing.. that or with the deals on here.. maybe Amazon offers a rotating rack system like the dry cleaners use.

I bought 3 Monoprice guitars, as well lol. A Tele clone, a Strat clone, and a Les Paul clone. They all played great right out of the box. The fretboards were really dry, though. Nothing a little mineral oil didn't fix. I bought a String Swing multi-guitar wall rack and love it.

ukateshka

Aug 16, 2023 01:38 PM

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ukateshkaAug 16, 2023 01:38 PM

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Product Description:	About Fender FSR Malibu Player For limited time only, save 51% on the Fender FSR Malibu Player dropping from $429.99 to $209.00 when you buy this item at Adorama.com and Shipping is free! 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 solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and 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. Fender FSR Malibu Player Features 15.75" Radius and Walnut Fingerboard 20 Frets and White Dot Inlays Solid Sitka Spruce Top, with Mahogany Back and Sides Body Modern Viking Bridge Sealed Nickel Tuners 24.1" Scale Length
Product SKU:	fe970722056
body_material:	Mahogany, Spruce
handedness:	Right-Handed
neck_construction:	Set
number_of_frets:	20
strings:	6 String

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