“A Strat with a P-90 at the bridge and a Jazzmaster pickup at the neck is not going to sound like anything else Fender makes”: Ariel Posen on Jeff Beck, amp strategies and how his thirst for fresh tones inspired one of the most unorthodox Strats ever

Ariel Posen plays his custom signature Strat live in the Fender factory.

With the double whammy combo of killer slide chops and an ultra-heavyweight sonic signature – largely courtesy of the distinctive charms of the baritone guitar – Canadian virtuoso, Ariel Posen, has found a unique niche for himself with his trademark mix of Americana, blues, and memorable songs that capture elements of The Beatles’ strong melodic sensibilities.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Posen originally made his bones as a top sideman, serving his time with a number of artists working the Americana side of the tracks, including hooking up with the Bros. Landreth in 2013. However, by 2019, Posen had branched out on his own, releasing How Long, his debut solo album.