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 players player, Landaus 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. Mikes guitar has graced records by Pink Floyd, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, B.B. King, Rod Stewart, Mile Davis, Boz Scaggs, Tim McGraw, Bonnie Raitt and many more. Throughout his career, Michaels constant companion, workhorse, canvas and muse has been a 1959 Stratocaster affectionately called Coma. Michael found the Coma 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. The distinctive Coma Red finish and permanent marker Coma graphic make it unmistakable, and 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 thats always in transition. Included in the custom Coma-embroidered hardshell case are a Coma sticker set, custom strap and a Coma booklet written by Michael himself.

Specifications :

• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Profile: Custom “C”
• Fretboard Material: Slab Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 7.25″ (184.1 mm)
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (64.77 cm)
• No. of Frets: 21 Narrow Tall Frets
• Fretboard Inlays: White Pearloid Dot – 7mm
• Pickups: Custom ML CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucker (Bridge), Custom ML Ultra Noiseless Single-Coil Strat (Middle), Custom ML Ultra Noiseless Single-Coil Strat (Neck)
• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
• Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Case: Vintage-Style Navy Blue with Brown Ends (Gold Interior with Coma Embroidery)
• Included Accessories: Coma booklet written by Michael himself, Coma sticker set, custom strap, “Coma” pick tin with limited-edition picks and a roll of PTFE tape.