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 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, Michael’s 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 that’s 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.
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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 Neck Plate with Custom Coma Artwork, Serialized
Print
General
SERIESArtistORIENTATIONRight-HandCOLORComa RedCOUNTRY OF ORIGINUS
Neck
HEADSTOCKStratocasterNECK MATERIALMapleNECK FINISHSatin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish with Gloss Headstock FaceNECK SHAPECustom “C”NECK CONSTRUCTION4-Bolt StandardFINGERBOARD RADIUS7.25″ (184.1 mm)FINGERBOARD MATERIALSlab RosewoodPOSITION INLAYSWhite Pearloid Dot – 7mmSIDE DOTSWhite PearloidNUMBER OF FRETS21TRUSS RODVintage-Style Butt AdjustTRUSS ROD NUTVintage-Style Butt AdjustSTRING NUTBoneNUT WIDTH1.650” (42 mm)NUT MATERIALBone
Body
BODYAlderBODY FINISHSatin Nitrocellulose LacquerBODY SHAPEStratocasterBODY MATERIALAlder
Hardware
BRIDGE6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel SaddlesBRIDGE MOUNTING6-Screw Vintage-StyleTREMOLO BLOCKCold Rolled SteelPICKGUARD4-Ply TortoiseshellPICKUP COVERSAged WhiteCONTROL KNOBSBlack Stratocaster-Style SkirtSWITCH TIPAged WhiteHARDWARE FINISHNickel/ChromeTUNING MACHINESFender ClassicGearSTRING TREESButterflySTRINGSFender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406TREMOLO ARMScrew-InNECK PLATE4-Bolt with Custom Coma Artwork, SerializedSTRAP BUTTONSVintage-Style
Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUPCustom ML CuNiFe Wide-Range HumbuckerMIDDLE PICKUPCustom ML Ultra Noiseless Single-Coil StratNECK PICKUPCustom ML Ultra Noiseless Single-Coil StratPICKUP CONFIGURATIONHSSCONTROLSMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)SWITCHING5-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
Measurements
DIMENSIONS6.30×17.20×43.30 INSHIPPING WEIGHT21.05 LBFRET SIZENarrow TallSCALE LENGTH25.5″ (64.77 cm)SHIPPING LENGTH43.30 INSHIPPING HEIGHT6.30 INSHIPPING WIDTH17.20 IN
Accessories
INCLUDED ACCESSORIESComa booklet written by Michael himself, Coma sticker set, custom strap, “Coma” pick tin with limited-edition picks and a roll of PTFE tape.
Miscellaneous
COMMODITY CODE9207901000STYLE2 Single-Coil / 1 Humbucking
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