Description
A true masterpiece for collectors and tone connoisseurs, the Fender Custom Shop Michael Landau 1963 Stratocasterblends vintage aesthetics with personalized artistry. This 2025 edition features a striking Fiesta Red over Three Tone Sunburst finish, beautifully aged to deliver a worn-in look that speaks volumes before you even strike a note.
Crafted from select alder, the body offers a balanced and responsive tone, further enhanced by a lacquer finish that lets the wood breathe and resonate naturally. The maple neck sports a Landau ’63 Custom “C” profile—comfortable and fast-playing—finished in nitrocellulose for a smooth, broken-in feel. Paired with a rosewood fingerboard featuring a 7.25″ vintage radius and 21 narrow tall frets (6105), the playability is classic and expressive, ideal for articulate bends and nuanced phrasing.
Tone-wise, this Strat is loaded with a set of hand-wound Fat ’50s pickups, delivering warm, articulate, and dynamic sounds that excel in both clean and overdriven settings. The traditional 5-way switch and dedicated tone and volume controls give you easy access to a wide sonic palette.
Attention to detail continues with a custom Michael Landau bridge, vintage-style tuners with the Fender logo, and aged white pickguard and knobs, all contributing to the guitar’s vintage vibe. It’s strung with 10–46 gauge strings and weighs in at a well-balanced 3.525 kg, offering excellent comfort for long sessions or live sets.
Included with the guitar are the original hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, tremolo arm, strap, tags, and SFT.