USED Fender Custom Shop / Michael Landau 1963 Stratocaster Fiesta Red Over 3-Color Sunburst [05]

We’ve just received a used Fender Custom Shop Michael Landau 1963 Stratocaster in Fiesta Red Over 3-Color Sunburst!

A standout among the Fender Custom Shop’s prestigious Artist Collection, this 1963-style Stratocaster embodies Michael Landau’s musical roots and practical demands. More than just a vintage reproduction, it reflects Michael Landau’s own sensibilities and experience from years of performing on the front lines, down to the finest details.

The body is crafted from lightweight alder. It delivers a midrange that is neither too tight nor too loose, yet clearly defined, achieving a tone balance that is easy to handle in both studio and live settings.

It is equipped with Hand-Wound Strat Fat ’50s pickups. The 5-way selector switch covers a wide range, from thick, sweet vintage tones to crisp lead sounds. The three-dimensional depth and sustain in the clean to crunch range are particularly appealing features unique to this model.

The neck features a '63 Strat Custom "C" Shape (Michael Landau spec). It maintains a vintage feel while offering the perfect thickness and grip to handle modern playing styles.

The fingerboard combines round-laminated rosewood with a 7.25-inch radius and 6105 frets, achieving a high level of balance between vintage feel and practicality. It offers excellent responsiveness during bending, naturally bringing out expressive playing.

The finish is lacquer. It features a natural relic treatment reminiscent of a well-worn 1963 Stratocaster, contributing not only to the appearance but also to the excellent tone resulting from the thin lacquer layer. The color is Fiesta Red over 3-Color Sunburst. The unique character, where the underlying sunburst subtly shines through, is a deep, rich finish unique to the Custom Shop.

All hardware is unified in a vintage-style design while prioritizing stability during performance.
The combination of a wing-style string tree, vintage-style tremolo, bone nut, and 5-way switch ensures stable tuning and excellent responsiveness. While designed with professional performance in mind, it feels completely natural to play.

This is “a guitar that embodies the ideal vintage Strat, perfected for use in today’s playing environment.” It is not merely a signature model, but a practical Stratocaster that will serve you for a lifetime.

Since it was originally built with a relic finish, it is difficult to determine whether any scratches are new or original, so I cannot say for certain, but it appears to maintain an appearance largely unchanged from when it was new. Furthermore, there are no issues with its playing condition.

Condition Grade: A: Excellent

Serial Number: R05825
Year of Manufacture: 2018
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Genuine hard case (Brown Tolex)* Some dirt present
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Spec Sheet, Arm
Weight: 3.31 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String height (low string side): 1.6 mm at the 17th fret
String height (treble side): 1.6 mm at the 17th fret
Nut width: 1.650
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: .820
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: .945
Scale: 648mm (25.5")
Radius: 184mm (7.25")
Strings at setup: .010-.046
《Specs》: .
Finish: Lacquer Relic
Body: Lightweight Alder
Neck: Maple
Neck Shape: Custom "C" Back-Shape
Fingerboard: Round-laminated rosewood
Frets: SANKO 6105
Pickups: Fat '50s Strat
Case: Brown Tolex Hard Case * Some stains

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining fret life, or string height were taken by our staff during setup. These values are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be the same when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item, and we are listing it simultaneously on multiple platforms, including our in-store display. We strive to remove product listings promptly upon sale, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding in such cases.