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

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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

Fender Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Coma Red

Fender Authorized Dealer – This item is Brand New with Full Factory Warranty. Fuller’s Guitar inspects and sets up each guitar to factory spec before shipping.

Serial Number LM00141 weighs 8 lbs 1 oz

MODEL #: 0115610839
UPC #: 717669535087

CASE/GIG BAG: Vintage-Style Navy Blue with Brown Ends (Gold Interior with Coma Embroidery)

DESCRIPTION
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 players player, Landaus 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. Mikes 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, Michaels 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 thats 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

PRODUCT SPECS

General
SERIES Artist
ORIENTATION Right-Hand
COLOR Coma Red
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN US

Neck
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
BODY Alder
BODY FINISH Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
BODY SHAPE Stratocaster
BODY MATERIAL Alder

Hardware
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 COVERS 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

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
PICKUP CONFIGURATION HSS
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

Measurements
FRET SIZE Narrow Tall
SCALE LENGTH 25.5″ (64.77 cm)
SHIPPING LENGTH 43.30 IN
SHIPPING HEIGHT 6.30 IN
SHIPPING WIDTH 17.20 IN

Accessories
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Coma booklet written by Michael himself, Coma sticker set, custom strap, “Coma” pick tin with limited-edition picks and a roll of PTFE tape.

Miscellaneous
STYLE 2 Single-Coil / 1 Humbucking