Fender Malibu Signature Wn Black Matte

A Signature Campfire at the Heart of Fender's Legacy

Designed in collaboration with Strummer's heirs, the Joe Strummer Campfire celebrates the raw energy of the Clash co-founder and his vision of personal expression. Its concept is inspired by the famous campfires held backstage at the Glastonbury festival: a compact, straightforward guitar made to be played anywhere, with a sober and striking look that recalls Strummer's untamable attitude.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

With its easy-to-handle format and shorter scale length, this Fender electro-acoustic is well suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a comfortable instrument, as well as experienced musicians looking for a reliable travel or backup guitar. Its character excels in pop, rock, punk, folk, and pick-based accompaniment, while remaining expressive for fingerstyle playing.

Sound

The solid Sitka spruce top delivers clarity, attack, and excellent definition, ideal for chords that remain clear even when played loudly. The laminated mahogany back and sides enhance the warm and focused midrange, with a balanced response useful in band settings. The more compact Malibu format promotes balanced projection and comfortable playability, while the Graph Tech NuBone nut contributes to good precision and stable intonation. Plugged in, the Bass/Treble EQ allows quick adjustment of low end and brightness according to the room and amplification system.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, favor 80/20 acoustic strings with .012-.052 gauge, such as the factory-installed set Fender Dura-Tone 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 gauges). The guitar comes with a luxury gig bag, ideal for travel and daily storage.

Technical specifications

Format	Travel	Fingerboard	Walnut
Left handed	No	Nbrs of frets	20
Cutaway	No	Neck Type	Glued
Special feature	Travel	Electroacoustic	Yes
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Satin
Top	Spruce	Hardware	Nickel
Back&Sides	Mahogany

Body Shape	Malibu	Refined Fingerboard Radius	standard acoustic
Body	solid spruce top with laminated mahogany back and sides	Frets	20
Top Wood	solid Sitka spruce	Scale Length	24.1" / 612 mm
Back Wood	mahogany	Nut Width	1.69" / 43 mm
Sides Wood	mahogany	Nut	Graph Tech NuBone
Body Binding	aged white	Nut Material	Graph Tech NuBone
Rosette	2 rings Black/White/Black	Headstock	Stratocaster
Body Finish	satin	Inlays	white dot
Waist Width	8.375" / 212.7 mm	Hardware Finish	nickel
Pickguard	none	Tuners	sealed nickel
Neck Material	mahogany	Bridge	modern Viking
Neck Finish	satin urethane	Controls	Volume, Bass, Treble
Neck Profile	Slim "C"	Orientation	right-handed
Refined Neck Shape	C shape	Case/Gig Bag	included luxury gig bag
Radius	15.75" / 400 mm