Michael Landau Signature 1963 Stratocaster – Fiesta Red over 3-Color Sunburst
Born from a collaboration between the Fender Custom Shop and legendary session guitarist
Michael Landau, this
1963 Signature Stratocaster strikes the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Landau, who has recorded with Michael Jackson, Joni Mitchell, Pink Floyd and Miles Davis, is known for his expressive playing and sonic precision. This model replicates his personal 1963 Stratocaster, with precise specifications and a unique aged finish.
Sound and Character
Equipped with three hand-wired
Custom Shop Fat ’50s pickups, this Stratocaster delivers a rich, punchy and dynamic vintage sound. The 5-way selector and tone controls offer a wide range of tones, from crystalline twang to warmer, bluesy textures. The vintage-style vibrato bridge enhances responsiveness and sustain, making it ideal for rock, blues and fusion jazz.
For Which Guitarist?
This guitar is designed for
experienced and professional guitarists seeking a high-end Strat for stage and studio use. Inspired by a reference instrument, it gives enthusiasts direct access to Michael Landau’s sonic universe while remaining versatile enough for many styles.
Design and Playability
The hand-selected lightweight alder body ensures perfect balance between resonance and comfort. The maple neck with “Custom Oval C” profile is paired with a round-lam rosewood fretboard (radius 7.25" / 184.1 mm) for smooth and precise playability. With 21 narrow jumbo frets, a small 60s-style headstock and a Fiesta Red finish over a 3-Color Sunburst, this guitar blends vintage aesthetics with modern ergonomics.
Specifications
Body
- Body: Hand-selected lightweight alder
- Shape: Stratocaster
- Finish: Nitrocellulose
- Colour: Fiesta Red over 3-Color Sunburst
Neck
- Neck Wood: Maple
- Profile: Custom Oval “C”
- Neck Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose
- Fretboard: Round-lam rosewood
- Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Inlays: White dots
- Frets: 21 (narrow jumbo)
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 42 mm
- Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7 mm)
Hardware
- Bridge: Vintage-style 6-saddle synchronized vibrato
- Pickguard: 3-ply Mint Green
- Knobs: Aged White plastic
- Tuners: Vintage-style
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Neck Plate: 4-bolt Custom
- Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 – .046)
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®
- Controls:
- Master Volume
- Tone 1 (Middle and Neck)
- Tone 2 (Bridge)
- Selector: 5-Position
- Position 1: Bridge
- Position 2: Bridge + Middle
- Position 3: Middle
- Position 4: Middle + Neck
- Position 5: Neck
Miscellaneous
- Case Included: Deluxe Hardshell
- Accessories: Strap and Fender Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity
- Country of Manufacture: USA
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