A Custom Shop Strat Fit for a Modern Guitar Hero
Blending electrified Americana, roots-infused rock, blue-eyed soul, R&B, and Beatles-esque pop, Ariel Posen crafts a sound that defies easy categorization. Still, one thing’s certain: he’s a standout talent, with Rolling Stone praising him as a “modern-day guitar hero.” Designed in collaboration with Ariel himself, the Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Ariel Posen Stratocaster offers players a slick-playing solidbody electric guitar with striking aesthetics and a bold, decidedly atypical voice. This unique Strat features a premium tonewood selection, including a 2-piece alder body, an AA flame maple neck, and a AAA rosewood fingerboard. A pair of custom Ariel Posen AP-90 pickups delivers raw, dynamic tones with rich, aggressive mids and a snappy attack, positioned perfectly between single-coil chime and humbucker punch. You also get an exceptional array of Closet Classic hardware, including a hardtail Strat bridge and vintage-style staggered tuners. Available in limited quantities, the Ariel Posen Stratocaster is a genre-defying tone machine that channels its namesake’s signature slide-soaked grit and soulful finesse into an expressive instrument for players who crave character, clarity, and creative freedom.
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Experience unparalleled playing comfort
The Fender Custom Shop Ariel Posen Stratocaster is an awe-inspiring axe that plays as beautifully as it looks. Strap it on, and you'll find this guitar's 2-piece alder body, which has been contoured to perfection, fits like a glove. This Strat's quarter-sawn, AA flame maple neck features a hand-filling 1969 U back shape, while its 9.5-inch-radius AAA rosewood fingerboard perfectly blends vintage feel with modern playability. Additionally, even Sweetwater's most discerning guitarists appreciate how this guitar's 21 Jescar vintage frets allow for judicious bending without any concerns about fretting out.
A rare breed of expressive single-coils
When it comes to delivering attention-grabbing tones, the Fender Custom Shop Ariel Posen Stratocaster doesn't just stand out; it redefines what a Strat can be. But fair warning: if you're expecting the classic chime and sparkle of a traditional Stratocaster, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. Armed with AP-90 pickups, a streamlined control layout, and eye-grabbing cupcake knobs, the Ariel Posen Strat is of a different tonal breed. Designed in collaboration with legendary pickup designer Tim Shaw, the AP-90 pickups deliver a sound that's raw, expressive, and unmistakably vintage. Eminently touch sensitive, these stellar single-coils are both rich and dynamic, with snarling mids, a percussive attack, and enough natural compression to add extra warmth and sustain to your playing. Capturing both the nuanced clarity of a vintage Jazzmaster neck pickup and the muscular bite of a classic soapbar bridge pickup, the Ariel Posen Stratocaster's AP-90s are distinctly representative of Ariel's playing style and taste.
Ariel Posen's music knows no borders
From fiery, fuzz-drenched slide solos to masterfully crafted chord progressions and soulful grooves, Canadian-born musician Ariel Posen's guitar work is unmistakable, displaying equal parts emotional depth and technical brilliance. Named one of the world's top 10 rock guitarists by MusicRadar, Ariel is revered for his uncanny ability to craft solos that speak volumes without uttering a word. He's worn many hats throughout his career, including a stint with the Juno Award-winning roots-rock outfit the Bros. Landreth, his prolific work as a songwriter and producer for artists across genres, and his solo résumé. It all equates to a musician whose sound lives between borders, honoring tradition while fearlessly forging ahead.
Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Ariel Posen Stratocaster Features:
- A Custom Shop Strat designed in collaboration with Canadian singer/songwriter Ariel Posen
- 2-piece alder body offers contoured playing comfort
- Quarter-sawn, AA flame maple neck features a hand-filling 1969 U back shape
- 9.5-in.-radius AAA rosewood fingerboard blends vintage feel with modern playability
- 21 Jescar vintage frets allow for judicious bending without any concerns about fretting out
- Tim Shaw-designed AP-90 pickups deliver a raw, dynamic sound with rich, aggressive mids and a snappy attack
- Premium Closet Classic hardware, including a hardtail Strat bridge and vintage-staggered tuning machines
- Stunning nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Includes a hardshell case, leather strap, brass slide, picks, and certificate of authenticity
- Available in limited quantities
