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.
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Body MaterialAlder
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Body FinishSatin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Body ShapeStratocaster®
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck Construction4-Bolt Standard
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Neck FinishSatin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish with Gloss Headstock Face
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Neck ShapeCustom "C"
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Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)
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Fingerboard MaterialSlab Rosewood
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Fingerboard Radius7.25" (184.1 mm)
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Number of Frets21
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Fret SizeNarrow Tall
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Nut MaterialBone
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Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
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Position InlaysWhite Pearloid Dot - 7mm
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Side DotsWhite Pearloid
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Truss RodVintage-Style Butt Adjust
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Truss Rod NutVintage-Style Butt Adjust
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Bridge PickupCustom ML CuNiFe® Wide-Range Humbucker
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Middle PickupCustom ML Ultra Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
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Neck PickupCustom ML Ultra Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
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ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
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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
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ConfigurationHSS
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Bridge6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
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Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
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Tuning MachinesFender® ClassicGear™
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Pickguard4-Ply Tortoiseshell
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Control KnobsBlack Stratocaster®-Style Skirt
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Switch TipAged White
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Neck Plate4-Bolt with Custom Coma Artwork, Serialized
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StringsFender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Case/Gig BagVintage-Style Navy Blue with Brown Ends (Gold Interior with Coma Embroidery)
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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.
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
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.
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Body MaterialAlder
-
Body FinishSatin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
-
Body ShapeStratocaster®
-
Neck MaterialMaple
-
Neck Construction4-Bolt Standard
-
Neck FinishSatin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish with Gloss Headstock Face
-
Neck ShapeCustom "C"
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Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)
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Fingerboard MaterialSlab Rosewood
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Fingerboard Radius7.25" (184.1 mm)
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Number of Frets21
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Fret SizeNarrow Tall
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Nut MaterialBone
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Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
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Position InlaysWhite Pearloid Dot - 7mm
-
Side DotsWhite Pearloid
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Truss RodVintage-Style Butt Adjust
-
Truss Rod NutVintage-Style Butt Adjust
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Bridge PickupCustom ML CuNiFe® Wide-Range Humbucker
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Middle PickupCustom ML Ultra Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
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Neck PickupCustom ML Ultra Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®
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ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
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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
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ConfigurationHSS
-
Bridge6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
-
Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
-
Tuning MachinesFender® ClassicGear™
-
Pickguard4-Ply Tortoiseshell
-
Control KnobsBlack Stratocaster®-Style Skirt
-
Switch TipAged White
-
Neck Plate4-Bolt with Custom Coma Artwork, Serialized
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StringsFender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
-
Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
-
Case/Gig BagVintage-Style Navy Blue with Brown Ends (Gold Interior with Coma Embroidery)
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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.
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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