Nile Rodgers is a music legend with recordings selling over 500 million albums worldwide. His secret weapon? A 1960 Fender hardtail Stratocaster he bought in Miami. This guitar, known as The Hitmaker, is inseparable from its famous owner.
The Hitmaker features a 1960 alder body, smaller and more contoured than a typical vintage Strat. Its beautiful Olympic White lacquer finish was applied by Nile himself 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. The back of the headstock sports a “Nile Rodgers & Chic” logo, and a custom Hitmaker logo is stamped on the neck plate.
The Nile Rodgers Hitmaker single - coil Strat pickups perfectly replicate the unique quack, chime, and bell - like clarity of the original. Other great features include a hard - tail string - through bridge with period - correct bent - steel saddles, a shiny mirrored chrome - plated brass pickguard, locking Sperzel® tuners, and white speed knobs. The guitar comes with a vintage - style case with a Hitmaker - embroidered interior and a custom certificate of authenticity.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Colour: Olympic White
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fretboard Material: Maple
- Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm)
- No. of Frets: 21
- Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot
- Pickup(s): Hitmaker Nile Rogers Strat® (Bridge & Neck), Hitmaker Nile Rogers RWRP Strat® (Middle)
- Bridge: 6 - Saddle Strings - Through - Body Strat® Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles
- Pickguard: 11 - hole Chrome Plated Brass
- Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009 -.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
- Tuning Machines: Sperzel® Locking
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Using this guitar is a breeze. First, take it out of the deluxe hardshell case gently. Plug it into your amplifier using a proper instrument cable. You can adjust the tone and volume using the white speed knobs. The locking Sperzel® tuners make it easy to keep your guitar in tune.
When you're done playing, put the guitar back in the case to protect it from dust and scratches. Keep it in a dry and cool place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. This will help preserve the Olympic White lacquer finish and the overall condition of the guitar.
For maintenance, clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to remove dirt and sweat. You can also use a guitar polish to keep the body looking shiny. Check the frets from time to time for any signs of wear, and if needed, take it to a professional guitar technician for servicing. Remember to handle the guitar with care to enjoy its great sound and performance for a long time.
