Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Strat
Fender - Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard, Chrome Pickguard, Olympic White
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Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster
(Olympic White)
as heard on over 500 million records!Nile Rodgers has written, produced, and performed on recordings that have sold more than 500-million albums globally. Every hit record he's produced has shared one essential element: the used 1960 Fender hardtail Stratocaster® Nile bought in a Miami music shop. Rarely is a single guitar so inseparably identified with its owner as The Hitmaker.
The Hitmaker features a 1960 alder body that is uniquely smaller and more contoured than a typical vintage Strat. The beautiful Olympic White lacquer matches the finish Nile sprayed on the guitar himself just after he acquired it in the early days of Chic. The custom '59-profile one-piece maple neck has a 9.5" radius fingerboard, medium jumbo frets and a satin finish. A "Nile Rodgers & Chic" logo adorns the back of the headstock and a custom Hitmaker logo is stamped into the neck plate.
The Nile Rodgers Hitmaker single-coil Strat pickups are voiced to accurately replicate the quack, chime and bell-like clarity of the original Hitmaker. Other features include a hard-tail string-through bridge with period-correct bent-steel saddles, an eye-catching mirrored chrome-plated brass pickguard, locking tuners and a set of white speed knobs. The guitar also comes with a vintage-style case with Hitmaker-embroidered interior and a custom certificate of authenticity.
at a glance
• Olympic White lacquer finish
• Slim Alder body with unique contours
• Custom headstock logo and Hitmaker neck plate
• Custom Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Single-Coil Strat Pickups
• Vintage-style hard-tail Strat bridge
• Locking tuners
The Pickups That Made Countless Hit Records
voiced to accurately replicate nile's soundAssuming you’ve listened to pop music at any point during the last four decades, chances are you’ve heard the unmistakable sounds of Nile Rodger's stratocaster, lovingly named 'The Hitmaker'. The Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Strat features meticulously crafted pickups, designed to faithfully recreate the iconic tone of Nile’s original model—the sound that helped shape decades of funk-infused pop hits from David Bowie to Chic to Daft Punk. Built to deliver crisp, cutting rhythms, this Strat is more than just a tribute—it’s a powerhouse for players seeking that legendary clean, funky bite.
Why Choose Fender's Nile Rodgers 'Hitmaker' Stratocaster?
CUSTOM CONTOURED ALDER BODYFeaturing a unique alder body, slightly smaller and more contoured than a standard Stratocaster, this detailed recreation of Nile’s original Hitmaker provides a comfortable playing experience.
OLYMPIC WHITE LACQUER FINISHOriginally a sunburst model, Nile chose Olympic White lacquer to refinish the Hitmaker. Fender’s Olympic White lacquer finish offers vintage-accurate looks that will age gracefully and allow the wood to breathe, letting the instrument’s true character shine.
HITMAKER SINGLE-COIL PICKUPSVoiced to replicate the vintage single-coils in Nile’s original Hitmaker, these custom Strat® pickups deliver the quack, chime and bell-like clarity needed to get Nile’s famous tones.
Exploring the Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster | Artist Signature | Fender
Nile Rodgers' Hitmaker Stratocaster is a true vintage rarity. Featuring a 1960 alder body – smaller and more contoured than the average Strat and refinished in Olympic White by Nile himself, a ’59 maple neck and an uncommon hardtail bridge – this unique instrument became an essential ingredient in Nile’s extraordinary rhythm tones. Watch as Nile plays through some of his top hits and dives into the story behind the guitar.
Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
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The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Body Shape | Stratocaster |
|---|---|
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Colour | Olympic White |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | 1959 "C" |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-on |
| Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Black Dot |
| Number of Frets | 21 |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (64.77 cm) |
| Nut Width | 1.625" (41.3 mm) |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat® Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles |
| Tuners | Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking |
| Pickups | Hitmaker Nile Rogers Strat/Hitmaker Nile Rogers RWRP Strat/Hitmaker Nile Rogers Strat |
| Controls | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) |
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