Fender Stories Collection Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster - Coma Red

Fender Stories Collection Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster - Coma Red

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 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.

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Highlights

• ’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 with Brown Ends (Gold Interior with Coma Embroidery)

Specifications

• Series: Artist
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Coma Red
• Country of Origin: US
• Headstock: Stratocaster
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish with Gloss Headstock Face
• Neck Shape:Custom "C"
• Neck Construction:4-Bolt Standard
• Fingerboard Radius:7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Fingerboard Material:Slab Rosewood
• Position Inlays:White Pearloid Dot - 7mm
• Side Dots: White Pearloid
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Nut Material: Bone
• Body: Alder
• Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Material: Alder
• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Bridge Mounting:6-Screw Vintage-Style
• Tremolo Block:Cold Rolled Steel
• Pickguard:4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Pickup Cover:Aged White
• Control Knobs:Black Stratocaster®-Style Skirt
• Switch Tip: Aged White
• Hardware Finish:Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines:Fender ClassicGear
• String Trees: Butterfly
• Strings:Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
• Tremolo Arm:Screw-In
• Neck Plate:4-Bolt with Custom Coma Artwork, Serialized
• Strap Buttons:Vintage-Style
• 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®
• Pickup Configuration: HSS
• Controls:Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
• Swithching:5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
• Fret Size:Narrow Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)

Condition: Excellent. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc. Please see pictures.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!