FEN*0115610839 (Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster® Rosewood Fingerboard Coma Red)

A SONIC ODYSSEY – THE STORY OF COMA

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.

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
BODY

Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
NECK

Neck Material: Maple
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
Neck Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish with Gloss Headstock Face
Neck Shape:: Custom “C”
Scale Length: 25.5″ (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″ (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Narrow Tall
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot – 7mm
Side Dots: White Pearloid
Truss Rod:: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
ELECTRONICS

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)
Switching: 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
Configuration: HSS
HARDWARE

Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender® ClassicGear™
Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Control Knobs: Black Stratocaster®-Style Skirt
Switch Tip: Aged White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Coma Artwork, Serialized