Gear Hunter

Fender - 011-5610-839

Description

Having performed on countless albums across four decades, Michael Landau is undoubtedly one of the most recorded guitarists of all time. 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 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 Ultra 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 ClassicGear™ 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.

Features

* '59 Alder body with Coma Red satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish
* Custom ML Ultra Noiseless Strat® and Custom ML CuNiFe wide-range humbucker
* Custom "C" neck shape
* 7.25" Radius slab rosewood fingerboard
* 4-Bolt with custom Coma artwork, serialized
* Vintage style navy blue tolex case with brown ends (Gold interior with Coma embroidery)

Specifications

Body: Alder
Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Neck: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish with Gloss Headstock Face
Neck Shape: Custom "C"
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard: Slab Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Frets: 21, Narrow Tall
String Nut: Bone, 1.650" (42 mm) nut width
Bridge Pickup: Custom ML CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucker
Middle Pickup: Custom ML Ultra Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup: Custom ML Ultra Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position blade
Pickup Configuration: HSS
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender® ClassicGear™
Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)