World - famous session virtuoso Michael Landau has lent his incredible guitar skills to hundreds of albums since the 1980s. He's worked with a wide range of artists like Joni Mitchell, Seal, Michael Jackson, and many more. He's also led several bands, pushing the boundaries in electric jazz, instrumental, and rock guitar.
The Fender Custom Shop Artist Collection Michael Landau Signature 1963 Relic Stratocaster is modeled after Landau's 1963 Strat. It features a carefully chosen lightweight alder body, a unique 'custom oval C' neck profile, hand - wound pickups and wiring, and a cool worn Fiesta Red over Three - color Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Other great features include a round - laminated dark rosewood fingerboard with a 7.25' radius and 6105 frets, a period - correct small headstock, five - way pickup switching, and a custom vintage - style tremolo bridge. The guitar comes with a case, strap, and a Fender Custom Shop authenticity certificate.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Body Material: Select Lightweight Alder
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Profile: Custom 'C'
- Fretboard Material: Round - Laminated Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 7.25' (184.1 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm)
- No. of Frets: 21 Narrow Jumbo Frets
- Fretboard Inlays: White Dot Inlays
- Pickups: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single - Coil Strat® (Bridge), Custom Shop Fat '50s Single - Coil Strat® (Middle), Custom Shop Fat '50s Single - Coil Strat® (Neck)
- Bridge: 6 - Saddle Vintage - Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Pickguard: 3 - Ply Mint Green
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
- Included Accessories: Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
Using this Fender Stratocaster is a breeze. First, take it out of the deluxe hardshell case carefully. Attach the strap that comes with it so you can play comfortably. Plug it into an amplifier and start strumming. You can switch between the pickups using the five - way switch to get different sounds.
When it comes to maintenance, keep it in a dry place to prevent the wood from warping. Wipe the strings with a clean cloth after each use to keep them in good condition. If you notice the tuning is off, use the vintage - style tuning machines to adjust it.
Be gentle with the tremolo bridge. Don't over - use it as it can affect the tuning. And remember to always keep the guitar in the case when you're not using it to protect it from scratches and damage.
