Fender LTD Ariel Posen Stratocaster
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Fender
LTD Ariel Posen Stratocaster
Product Info
Article Number:
621869
Brand:
Fender
Model:
LTD Ariel Posen Stratocaster
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$7,478.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously special Strat – Ariel Posen’s signature model with some real attention to detail. The roasted alder and custom pickups deliver a unique voice, somewhere between vintage chime and modern clarity, ideal for players seeking a refined, articulate tone. It's a high-end instrument built for discerning players who appreciate a custom shop experience.
Product Description
- Fender LTD Ariel Posen Stratocaster
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model – limited to 100 pieces worldwide
- Ariel Posen signature model
- Two-piece body: Roasted alder
- Bolt-on neck: Quartersawn AA flamed maple
- Fingerboard: 9 mm AAA rosewood
- Neck profile: 1969 "U"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Bone nut
- 21 Jescar vintage (45085) frets
- Pickups: 2 Custom Ariel Posen AP-90 (custom designed by Tim Shaw)
- Custom Caballo Férreo wiring
- Master volume and master tone control
- 3-way switch
- 3-ply parchment pickguard
- Vintage-style machine heads
- 6-saddle Strat hardtail bridge with stirngs-thru-body
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Faded Lake Placid Blue
- Includes deluxe case
- Moody Leather Ariel Posen Signature strap
- The Rock Slide Ariel Posen Signature Brass Slide
- Dunlop Ariel Posen picks and certificate of authenticity
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted alder body provides exceptional resonance and sustain.
- • Quartersawn maple neck with '69 U profile offers comfortable, vintage feel.
- • Custom AP-90 pickups deliver a unique, articulate, and harmonically rich tone.
- • Caballo Férreo wiring enhances clarity and responsiveness across the frequency spectrum.
CONS
- • The relic finish might not appeal to players preferring a pristine look.
- • Limited availability makes acquiring one challenging and potentially frustrating.
- • The hardtail bridge, while stable, restricts tremolo versatility.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Roasted alder
Neck Material
Quartersawn AA flamed maple
Fingerboard
9 mm AAA rosewood
Pickups
2 Custom Ariel Posen AP-90
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
21 Jescar vintage (45085)
Bridge
6-saddle Strat hardtail with strings-thru-body
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated, based on similar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer a more focused, articulate response with a slightly warmer character, avoiding the sometimes brittle highs of vintage pickups while retaining clarity.
It’s a classic, comfortable profile, thinner than many modern C shapes, offering a familiar feel for players accustomed to vintage Strats.
The rarity of just 100 units suggests a strong potential for appreciation, particularly if Ariel Posen’s profile continues to grow.
