Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Michael Landau '63 FIESTA RED over 3-Color Sunburst Signature Artist 2025
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1963 Reimagined by the Fender Custom Shop
Born from the collaboration between the Fender Custom Shop and Michael Landau, this Stratocaster embodies the DNA of the 1963 models: small headstock, rosewood round-lam fingerboard, and nitrocellulose lacquer. The Fiesta Red finish applied over a 3-Color Sunburst illustrates the "color over sunburst" tradition cherished by collectors, with aging designed to look played-in, never artificial. A luthier-crafted piece tailored for guitarists who demand the responsiveness of a sixties original without sacrificing modern reliability.
Who This Stratocaster Is For
Ideal for advanced to professional musicians who alternate between studio and touring. Its palette effortlessly covers rock, blues, pop, funk, and jazz fusion. The "Custom Oval C" neck profile ensures a natural grip, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard promotes a refined and dynamic touch, appreciated for singing bends and expressive playing.
The Sound
The three Custom Shop Fat '50s pickups deliver the essence of Fender single coils: precise attack, singing mids, and sculpted highs. The 5-position selector opens textures ranging from crystalline twang (bridge and intermediate positions) to rounder, bluesy tones (neck position). The lightweight alder body provides balance and responsiveness, while the vintage 6-saddle vibrato extends sustain and allows subtle inflections without detuning.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the tonal personality and playing comfort, opt for nickel plated steel strings .010-.046 (Fender 250R type), a leather strap 50-60 mm wide compatible with standard strap buttons, and a high-quality 6.35 mm instrument cable with straight or right-angle plug to secure the connection on the output plate.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Scalloped | Double |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Red |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | ||
| Body | Selected lightweight alder | Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Shape | Stratocaster | Neck Plate | 4-screw Custom |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose | Pickup Configuration | SSS |
| Neck Wood | Maple | Bridge Pickup | Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat |
| Profile | Custom Oval "C" | Middle Pickup | Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat |
| Neck Finish | Glossy nitrocellulose | Neck Pickup | Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood round-lam | Controls | Master Volume; Tone 1 (middle and neck); Tone 2 (bridge) |
| Radius | 7.25" / 184.1 mm | 𝟱-𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 | |
| Inlays | White dots | ▸ Position 1 | Bridge |
| Number of Frets | 21 (narrow jumbo) | ▸ Position 2 | Bridge + Middle |
| Nut | Bone | ▸ Position 3 | Middle |
| Nut Width | 42 mm / 1.65" | ▸ Position 4 | Middle + Neck |
| Scale Length | 25.5" / 647.7 mm | ▸ Position 5 | Neck |
| Bridge | Vintage-style synchronized 6-saddle vibrato | Included Case | Deluxe Hardshell |
| Pickguard | 3-ply Mint Green | Accessories | Strap and Fender Custom Shop certificate of authenticity |
| Knobs | Aged White plastic | Country of Manufacture | USA |
| Tuners | Vintage style | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Fat '50s pickups on this Stratocaster offer?
The three Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat pickups deliver precise attack, singing mids, and chiseled highs. The SSS configuration covers rock, blues, pop, funk, and jazz fusion ranges.
Is the 7.25-inch neck radius suitable for bends?
The maple neck features a Custom Oval "C" profile and a rosewood round-lam fingerboard with a 7.25-inch (184.1 mm) radius. Its 21 narrow jumbo frets contribute to a fine and dynamic feel. This setup is suitable for singing bends and expressive playing.
What are the positions of the 5-way selector switch?
The selector switch offers, in order: bridge, bridge + middle, middle, middle + neck, and neck. One tone control is dedicated to the bridge pickup, while the other controls the middle and neck positions.
What case comes with this Fender Custom Shop Michael Landau?
A Deluxe Hardshell case, along with a strap and a Fender Custom Shop certificate, are included.
What vibrato is fitted on this Stratocaster?
The synchronized vintage-style vibrato is equipped with 6 saddles. It allows fine pitch inflections while maintaining tuning as described.
