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What guitar does Nile Rodgers play?

Nile Rodgers has said he plays his 1960 Stratocaster, The Hitmaker, and has been seen using his Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Strat with D'Addario NYXL .009s into two Fender Hot Rod Deville 410s, with an Ibanez TS808, CS9 Chorus, Boss DD-3 and Mad Professor Snow White AutoWah.

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What guitar does Nile Rodgers play?

His 1960 Fender Stratocaster known as The Hitmaker, his main guitar since the '70s, which he has said is smaller than a regular Strat. His backup is the Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster signature model, per Premier Guitar in 2023.

What amp does Nile Rodgers use?

Two Fender Hot Rod Deville 410s on stage, according to Premier Guitar's 2023 Rig Rundown.

What pedals does Nile Rodgers use?

A Pedaltrain Classic 2 with an Eventide PowerMax supply, a Korg Pitchblack tuner, Boss DD-3 delay, Ibanez CS9 Chorus, Mad Professor Snow White AutoWah, Ibanez TS808 40th Anniversary Tube Screamer and a Jam Pedals Wahcko wah, per Premier Guitar in 2023.

What strings does Nile Rodgers use?

D'Addario NYXL .009 to .042 Super Lights on The Hitmaker and his signature Strat, with D'Addario Duralin Standard .50mm picks, per Premier Guitar's 2023 Rig Rundown.

Does Nile Rodgers have a signature guitar?

Yes, the Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster, with his mirror pickguard, Gibson speed knobs and Hitmaker single-coil pickups, modeled on his 1960 Strat.

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Nile Rodgers is the Chic co-founder, guitarist and producer behind Le Freak and records for David Bowie, Madonna and Daft Punk. This guide covers his 1960 Hitmaker Strat, his Fender signature model and the touring rig Premier Guitar documented in 2023.

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