Fender Custom Shop Michael Landau Signature 1968 Stratocaster Relic – Round-Laminated Rosewood – Black

Now available at Gooise-Gitaren.nl in Bussum, The Netherlands.

A rare opportunity to own the Fender Custom Shop Michael Landau Signature 1968 Stratocaster® Relic, a faithful recreation of the legendary session guitarist's personal instrument.

This exceptional Custom Shop Artist Collection model comes complete with the Fender Custom Shop Deluxe Black Hardshell Case, case candy, strap, and Certificate of Authenticity.

The guitar has been professionally inspected and fully set up by our experienced repair specialist. It includes service, warranty, and one complimentary professional setup (value €80) within one year after purchase.

A Tribute to One of the World's Greatest Session Guitarists

Michael Landau has been one of the most respected guitarists in modern music history. Since the early 1980s, he has contributed his unmistakable sound to hundreds of recordings with artists including Joni Mitchell, Seal, Michael Jackson, James Taylor, B.B. King, Pink Floyd, and Miles Davis.

Beyond his legendary studio work, Landau has also led several acclaimed projects, including the Raging Honkies, Burning Water, and Renegade Creation with Robben Ford. His unique blend of rock, blues, jazz, and atmospheric guitar textures has influenced generations of players.

This Signature Stratocaster is based on Landau's own 1968 Fender Stratocaster, recreating the feel, appearance, and tonal character of his iconic instrument.

Vintage Feel Meets Custom Shop Craftsmanship

The guitar features a carefully selected lightweight alder body with an authentic Relic finish, recreating years of natural wear and the unmistakable character of a well-loved vintage Stratocaster.

The custom "Oval" neck profile provides a comfortable yet substantial feel, while the round-laminated dark rosewood fingerboard and vintage specifications deliver the authentic late-'60s Strat experience.

The custom-wound pickups and electronics provide the expressive dynamics, clarity, and harmonic richness that define Landau's signature tone.

Features

• Fender Custom Shop Artist Collection Model
• Based on Michael Landau's original 1968 Stratocaster
• Lightweight select alder body
• Relic Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
• Black finish
• Custom "Oval" maple neck profile
• Round-laminated dark rosewood fingerboard
• 7.25" fingerboard radius
• 21 Narrow Jumbo frets
• Large 1968-style Stratocaster headstock
• Three Custom Shop Fat '50s Stratocaster single-coil pickups
• Custom pickup wiring
• Five-way pickup selector switch
• Vintage-style tremolo bridge
• Replicated wear pattern from Landau's original guitar

Included

• Fender Custom Shop Deluxe Black Hardshell Case
• Fender Custom Shop Case Candy
• Fender Strap
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Professional inspection and setup
• Warranty
• One complimentary setup within the first year after purchase

Price

Special price: €5199
(Regular price: €5,599)

The Fender Custom Shop Michael Landau Signature 1968 Stratocaster Relic is an exceptional instrument for players and collectors looking for authentic vintage Stratocaster character, world-class Custom Shop craftsmanship, and the inspiring feel of one of the most iconic session guitars ever created.