Fender Kingman SCE and Malibu SCE.(GEAR: Bench Test)(Product/service evaluation)

Publication: Guitar Player

Publication Date: 01-JUN-07

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SEEKING TO RECAPTURE SOME OF THE FUN-IN-the-sun spirit of its '60s-era acoustics, Fender has introduced two affordable flat-tops that combine classic Fender elements with up-to-date accoutrements such as cutaways and active electronics. The Kingman and Malibu differ mainly in body size, the Malibu being the smaller of the two, and both sport solid tops and backs, glued-in necks with soft "V" shapes, Strat-style headstocks with in-line tuners, and high-gloss polyurethane finishes. Both guitars have compensated saddles, and each is fitted with a Fishman active system that includes an under-saddle piezo pickup and preamp. A panel on the upper bout features sliders for controlling volume and EQ as well as a non-chromatic tuner with LED note and flat/sharp indications. Activat ing the tuner automatically mutes the guitar's output for silent tuning. To replace...

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