Description
If you've ever fallen under the spell of Ariel Posen's melodic phrasing, velvety slide work, or expressive chord voicings, this Limited Edition Ariel Posen Stratocaster from the Fender Custom Shop was made with you in mind. Designed in collaboration with Ariel himself, this guitar is more than just a signature model; it's a deeply personal instrument that captures the full range of his sonic identity. Whether you're a seasoned slide player, a tone chaser looking for something unique, or a Strat traditionalist open to fresh ideas, this guitar hits a rare sweet spot.
From the moment you pick it up, the Faded Lake Placid Blue finish and tasteful relic work tell the story of a guitar that's seen stages, sessions, and countless inspired takes. Built with a select roasted alder body and a quartersawn AA flame maple neck, it offers a refined take on classic Fender tonewoods. The round-laminated rosewood fingerboard and vintage-style hardtail bridge keep things anchored in tradition, while the real tone magic comes from the AP-90 pickups. Co-designed with pickup legend Tim Shaw, these offer a rich blend of Jazzmaster-style warmth in the neck and soapbar-style punch in the bridge. The result is a wide-open tonal landscape-articulate and dynamic enough for intricate fingerpicking, but bold enough to bark when pushed.
Playability is just as thoughtfully dialed in. The 1969 "U" neck shape has a satisfying depth without feeling bulky, and the 9.5" radius fingerboard with Jescar 45085 frets offers the perfect middle ground between vintage feel and modern comfort. Add in stable vintage-style tuners, a bone nut, and Fender's '59-'64 string tree, and you've got an instrument built to hold its tuning and intonate cleanly whether you're playing with a slide or digging into chords.
Visually, the guitar blends understated cool with unmistakable personality. From the mother-of-pearl inlays to the brown "cupcake" knobs and parchment pickguard, every detail feels intentional and reflective of Ariel's refined, soulful aesthetic. This is a guitar that tells a story before it ever makes a sound.
At Cream City Music, we're genuinely excited by guitars that go beyond the expected, and this Ariel Posen Stratocaster is a standout. It's not just a great artist model-it's a masterclass in tone, feel, and individuality. From studio sessions to solo sets, it's the kind of guitar you'll keep reaching for.
Specifications:
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Roasted Alder
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Neck Material: Quartersawn 2A Flame Maple
- Neck Shape: 1969 "U"
- Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: 3A Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Jescar Vintage (45085)
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot - 0.25"
- Side Dots: Mother of Pearl, 3/32" (2.38 mm)
- Truss Rod: Early '60s
- Pickups: Custom Ariel Posen AP-90 (Neck and Bridge)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Configuration: SS
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Control Knobs: Brown "Cupcake" Knobs
- Switch Tip: Amber
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized
- Strap Buttons: Standard
- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Sku: 9235700015
