2022 Fender Artist Series Nile Rodgers ‘Hitmaker’ Stratocaster – Olympic White – Exceptional Condition – Original Case & COA

An exceptionally clean example of the Fender Artist Series Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster, dating from 2022. This is a superb opportunity to acquire one of Fender’s most distinctive and characterful Artist Signature models, faithfully recreating the legendary 1960 hardtail Stratocaster that has been at the heart of Nile Rodgers’ unmistakable sound for decades.

The guitar is in excellent, virtually as-new condition. Home use only, with barely any evidence of playing or handling. It has clearly been exceptionally well cared for and presents beautifully.

Built to Nile Rodgers’ exacting specifications, the Hitmaker is a rather special take on the classic Stratocaster formula. It features a lightweight, this one is 8.25lb, specially contoured 1960-style alder body, finished in Olympic White, paired with a beautifully figured, one-piece maple neck. The slim, comfortable 1959 C-profile neck has a lovely satin-smooth finish, making it exceptionally fast and effortless to play.

The hardtail, string-through-body bridge is fitted with period-correct pressed-steel bent saddles, providing excellent resonance, definition and sustain. Unlike a conventional floating tremolo Strat, the fixed bridge gives the instrument a wonderfully solid, immediate response and a particularly articulate attack.

The electronics are equally distinctive. Fender developed three custom Nile Rodgers Hitmaker single-coil pickups, specifically voiced to recreate the unmistakable character of his original guitar. Expect superb clarity, glassy top-end sparkle, tight low-end definition and that instantly recognisable Stratocaster 'quack'.

The middle and bridge pickup combinations deliver the wonderfully percussive, sharply defined funk tones for which Rodgers is renowned, with superb note separation and an almost piano-like articulation. The neck pickup adds warmth and sweetness, while the five-way switching offers a versatile palette of classic Stratocaster sounds.

This is a guitar that absolutely excels at clean playing, funk, soul, R&B, pop and rhythm work, but is equally rewarding through overdrive, where its exceptional clarity and touch sensitivity really come into their own. A highly responsive instrument that rewards precise playing and allows every nuance of the player's technique to come through.

Factory specifications include:

• 1960-style, specially contoured alder body
• Olympic White gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
• One-piece maple neck
• Custom Nile Rodgers 1959 C neck profile
• Satin nitrocellulose neck finish
• 9.5-inch fingerboard radius
• 21 medium-jumbo frets
• 25.5-inch scale length
• Bone nut, 41.3mm width
• Three custom Nile Rodgers Hitmaker single-coil pickups
• Alnico 5 magnets
• Five-way pickup selector
• Master volume and two tone controls
• Six-saddle string-through-body hardtail bridge
• Period-correct bent-steel saddles
• Chrome-plated brass mirrored pickguard
• Locking tuning machines
• Custom Hitmaker neck plate
• Nile Rodgers & Chic headstock detailing

The guitar is offered with its original black tolex hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity and accompanying paperwork.

Condition is a genuine highlight. Home use only, exceptionally clean, with virtually no signs of use. An excellent setup means it is ready to play and enjoy straight out of the case.

The Nile Rodgers Hitmaker is much more than another signature Stratocaster. It represents a very particular piece of Fender history and an instrument designed around one of the most influential guitar sounds in modern popular music.

Whether you are a serious player looking for that unmistakable, articulate hardtail Strat tone or a collector seeking an exceptionally well-preserved example of an important Fender Artist Series instrument, this is a particularly attractive proposition.

A superb example, complete with its original case, COA and paperwork. Very difficult to fault.

Fender Nile Rodgers Signature Hitmaker Stratocaster 2022 Olympic White