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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 and a custom Coma-embroidered hardshell case.

Specifications:

Brand Fender
ModelArtist Series Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster
Finish ColorComa Red
Weight8.01 lbs.
Body WoodAlder
Body FinishSatin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck WoodMaple
Neck ShapeCustom C
Neck Dimensions.820 1st - .990 12th
FingerboardSlab Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius7.25"
Frets21 Narrow Tall
InlaysWhite Pearloid
Scale Length25.5"
Width at Nut1.650"
Nut MaterialBone
Pickups2 Custom ML Ultra Noiseless Single-Coils (Middle and Neck), 1 Custom ML CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucker (Bridge)
Controls1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5-way Switch
TunersFender ClassicGear
HardwareNickel/Chrome
Bridge6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Pickguard4-Ply Tortoiseshell
CaseFender Vintage-Style Navy Blue with Brown Ends (Gold Interior with Coma Embroidery) Hardshell
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.

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