Nile Rodgers on His Iconic Hitmaker | Fender

Nile Rodgers is known as one of the most decorated musicians in the history of music, with his name appearing in the credits of countless smash hits. And when Rodgers needs to pick a signature tool of his trade, it is always his trademark 1960 Stratocaster with a 1959 neck -- otherwise known at the "Hitmaker."

To celebrate a limited run of Nile Rodgers Tribute Hitmakers from the Fender Custom Shop, Fender caught up with Rodgers to talk about his storied career, including his band Chic and the production of David Bowie's iconic album "Let's Dance."

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Nile Rodgers on His Iconic Hitmaker | Fender

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[ia]

I seriously want Nile to do a video with this Strat and play all his iconic hit riffs, I'd watch it over and over. This was such a tease

[carletoncandis]

He's a treasure, a once in a lifetime performer producer.

[bash]

That guitar is just another strat, its Nile's unique gift and touch combined with this guitar that makes the magic.

[edwarddejong]

A phenomenal talent, have always loved his work. So funky and you can tell he is a very positive person.

[bullsfan]

this guy is amazing, humble, eloquent

[davifernandeslima]

every strat is a hit-maker... if you can make hits

[tylerkranz]

I was front row at a Chic concert last August and he handed me a guitar pick and it was awesome

[GeorgMaier-Guitarist]

Its not the guitar thats special. Its always the player!

[illegallystalked]

Nile was my idol and i did not even realize it until recently. When i was a kid i bought la freak 45, and wore that damn thing out. And lets dance was the greatest song of the 80s in my mind, and never knew Nile Rogers was the guy behind these tunes.

[hanvandenessenburg]

Finally what a great guitar! Nile congrats! Sounds unbelievable just like Nile the player and producer. Forever fan.

[thedevilinthecircuit]

The secret is the Gibson knobs. But Fender would never admit it.
I keed, I keed! I have several Fenders and they are all superb tone machines!

[markjohnson]

I think this is great and well deserved. Congratulations Nile

[delstele]

What a strat would love to get to play that guitar...Nile thank you for the music!

[jaggass]

I'm not into electric guitars but i do like the sound of Nile Rodgers guitar.It's so recognizable.

[bruth]

Nile is the man. They key to any hit maker from Fender is putting those 1950s les Paul knobs on it. Thats where it gets its soul.

[heentlasaa]

Nothing sounds like a Fender Stratocaster, each has their own unique sound & character. but in the hands of an accomplished guitarist, it's a beast. "Just open the Guitar case and throw in a steak." I love and own a Strat. Jimi Hendrix; Richie Blackmore, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, David Gilmour, Eric Johnson and Buddy Holly all played Stratocasters. Niles loved its clean, rich tone that allowed him to be crisp but not brittle.

[johnlerner]

DISCO AND FUNK are the BEST and exciting styles for the electric guitar!!!

[TheMixonator]

Again what was a normal strat at one point will now be recreated in the custom shop and sold for an obscene price.

[flatsharp]

Ok. but come on, honestly now. It has nothing to do with the guitar and everything to do with the man.