Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Ariel Posen Stratocaster Electric Guitar Faded Lake Placid Blue

From fuzz-drenched slide leads to shimmering chord voicings, Ariel Posen's playing has a style all its own—and now it has a signature guitar to match. The Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Ariel Posen Stratocaster electric guitar is the ultimate expression of his vision, blending iconic Strat heritage with custom appointments designed to excel under any musical demand. It pairs a two-piece select alder body with a quartersawn 2A flamed maple neck and round-laminated 3A rosewood fingerboard for a fast, resonant platform. Dual custom AP-90 pickups cover everything from glassy cleans to chewy, mid-rich grind, all managed by a simplified master volume/master tone layout. With tasteful relic work and pro-grade hardware, this limited Custom Shop creation delivers classic Strat style, punchy P-90-inspired tone and the dynamic touch response Posen demands.

Roasted Alder Body with Relic Nitro Finish Enhances Resonance and Feel

This signature Strat's two-piece select roasted alder body is lightweight, stable and acoustically lively, emphasizing a focused midrange with smooth lows and airy highs. The beautifully relic'd nitrocellulose lacquer finish lets the body breathe while showcasing tasteful, road-worn character—broken in without being overdone. It's a vintage-inspired finish that feels familiar from the first chord and won't fight your right hand. A three-ply parchment pickguard completes the mid-60s vibe, while the overall build favors sustain and note bloom, giving chords dimension and single notes a vocal quality that allows your tone to sing.

Flamed Maple Neck and Rosewood Fingerboard for Elevated Playability

A quartersawn 2A flamed maple neck gives the Ariel Posen Strat a stable, solid feel, topped by a round-laminated 3A rosewood fingerboard for smooth attack and refined warmth. The late-60s U profile fills the hand without feeling bulky, promoting relaxed slide work and confident rhythm chops. A modern 9.5" radius and 21 Jescar Vintage frets balance easy bending with precise intonation. Mother-of-pearl dots provide clean visibility, while the 1.65" bone nut and early-60s truss rod keep the setup solid. Vintage-style tuners deliver familiar feel with reliable performance, completing a neck that's fast, stable and incredibly touch-sensitive.

Custom AP-90 Pickups Deliver Jazzmaster Warmth and Soapbar Bite

Voiced with input from legendary pickup designer Tim Shaw, the custom Ariel Posen AP-90 set blends the nuanced, airy clarity of a great vintage Jazzmaster-style neck tone with the muscular midrange punch of a classic soapbar bridge pickup. The result is expressive, high-headroom articulation that stays defined under fuzz and sings with nuance when clean. A straightforward three-way toggle and Caballo Férreo wiring (master volume, master tone) keep the signal path pure and the feel immediate. Whether you're comping chords, digging into octave-fuzz slide or stacking low-gain grit, these pickups translate touch into tone with exceptional dynamic range.

Hardtail Bridge and Vintage Details Maximize Sustain and Reliability

The 6-saddle strings-through-body hardtail bridge with bent-steel saddles anchors notes with piano-like sustain and accurate intonation, ideal for slide and aggressive right-hand attack. A bone nut, vintage-style tuners and the American Vintage '59–'64 string tree deliver a smooth tuning feel and long-term stability. Nickel/chrome hardware holds up to road use, while brown "cupcake" knobs and a three-ply parchment pickguard nail the aesthetic. Balancing vintage looks with pro-level performance, this signature Stratocaster is built for authoritative tone, taut feel and confident control—no tremolo maintenance, just rock-solid performance every night.

Limited-Edition Stratocaster With Pro Accessories for the Complete Rig

Created in close collaboration with Ariel Posen, this limited-edition Custom Shop Strat is tailor-made for players chasing expressive slide work, rich P-90 grind and refined Strat ergonomics. It arrives stage-ready with a deluxe hardshell case, Moody Leather Ariel Posen signature strap, The Rock Slide Ariel Posen signature brass slide, Dunlop Ariel Posen picks and a certificate of authenticity. If you want a Strat that feels vintage, sustains like a hardtail should and delivers modern versatility with boutique-grade nuance, the Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Ariel Posen Stratocaster electric guitar is the complete package—built to inspire on stage and in the studio.