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The Michael Landau “Coma” Stratocaster | Fender Stories Collection | Fender

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The Stories Collection Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster from Fender is the signature electric guitar of 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. 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.

This version of Coma recreated for 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 who’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.
Fender Stories Collection Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster Electric Guitar Coma Red
Fender Stories Collection Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster Electric Guitar Coma Red
Fender Stories Collection Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster Electric Guitar Coma Red

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  • Alder body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Slab rosewood fingerboard
  • Custom ML CuNiFe Wide-Range humbucker
  • Custom ML Ultra Noiseless single coil
  • Custom ML Ultra Noiseless single coil
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Body
  • Body Type: Double Cutaway
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Satin
Neck
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Vintage
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Slab rosewood
  • Fret size: Narrow-Tall
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Pearloid Dot
  • Nut width/material: 1.65"/Bone
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Neck: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Middle: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Individual tone, Individual tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Individual saddle
  • Tuning machines: Fender ClassicGear
  • Color: Hybrid
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 String
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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