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Fender Artist Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster Coma Red

Fender Artist Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster Coma Red

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Description

Having performed on countless albums across four decades – Michael Landau is undoubtedly one of the most recorded guitarists of all time. An L.A. session ace and a player's player, Landau's soulful, dynamic and endlessly creative playing has allowed him to remain in-demand across eras and genres, firmly establishing his legacy as an icon of the electric guitar. Mike's guitar has graced records by James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Mile Davis, Boz Scaggs, Pink Floyd, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Bonnie Raitt and many more.

Throughout his session work and solo career, Mike's constant companion, workhorse, canvas and muse has been a 1959 Stratocaster called "Coma." Michael found the Coma, already modified, at a local L.A. guitar shop when he was 16. The refinished body and swapped-out pickups gave him all the permission he needed to customize the instrument throughout his career to match his evolving style and meet the needs of round-the-clock studio sessions. The distinctive, half-stripped Dakota Red finish and permanent marker "Coma" graphic make it unmistakable, but the guitar has had several different incarnations over the years, hosting a wide variety of pickups, electronics, hardware configurations and bridges.

The version of Coma recreated in the Fender Stories collection represents the guitar as it exists now. Electronics include custom-designed ML Noiseless Strat neck-and-middle pickups and a custom Wide Range humbucking pickup in the bridge position. Hardware includes a 6-screw vintage-style Stratocaster tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block, a custom ML-spec neck, Fender ClassicGearTM tuning machines and the signature faded red satin lacquer body complete with a Floyd Rose route. The Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster wears its rich history on full display, truly representing a vital artist that's always in transition.

Also included are a "Coma" sticker set, custom strap, Coma pick tin (with limited edition Michael Landau picks) and a custom Coma-embroidered hardshell case.

Specs

General

Series: Fender Artist
Artist Name: Michael Landau
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Product Color: Coma Red
Relic/Aging Level: Road Worn
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Material: Alder

Neck

Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.65" (42mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1mm)
Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7mm)
Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots

Electronics

Controls and Switching: Master Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Position Blade

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Tuning Machines: Vintage Style
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SKU: 0115610839

Description

Having performed on countless albums across four decades – Michael Landau is undoubtedly one of the most recorded guitarists of all time. An L.A. session ace and a player's player, Landau's soulful, dynamic and endlessly creative playing has allowed him to remain in-demand across eras and genres, firmly establishing his legacy as an icon of the electric guitar. Mike's guitar has graced records by James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Mile Davis, Boz Scaggs, Pink Floyd, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Bonnie Raitt and many more.

Throughout his session work and solo career, Mike's constant companion, workhorse, canvas and muse has been a 1959 Stratocaster called "Coma." Michael found the Coma, already modified, at a local L.A. guitar shop when he was 16. The refinished body and swapped-out pickups gave him all the permission he needed to customize the instrument throughout his career to match his evolving style and meet the needs of round-the-clock studio sessions. The distinctive, half-stripped Dakota Red finish and permanent marker "Coma" graphic make it unmistakable, but the guitar has had several different incarnations over the years, hosting a wide variety of pickups, electronics, hardware configurations and bridges.

The version of Coma recreated in the Fender Stories collection represents the guitar as it exists now. Electronics include custom-designed ML Noiseless Strat neck-and-middle pickups and a custom Wide Range humbucking pickup in the bridge position. Hardware includes a 6-screw vintage-style Stratocaster tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block, a custom ML-spec neck, Fender ClassicGearTM tuning machines and the signature faded red satin lacquer body complete with a Floyd Rose route. The Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster wears its rich history on full display, truly representing a vital artist that's always in transition.

Also included are a "Coma" sticker set, custom strap, Coma pick tin (with limited edition Michael Landau picks) and a custom Coma-embroidered hardshell case.

Specs

General

Series: Fender Artist
Artist Name: Michael Landau
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Product Color: Coma Red
Relic/Aging Level: Road Worn
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Material: Alder

Neck

Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.65" (42mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1mm)
Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7mm)
Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots

Electronics

Controls and Switching: Master Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Position Blade

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Tuning Machines: Vintage Style