Get Lucky

The recording

Nile Rodgers recorded his clean funk guitar part for "Get Lucky" at Electric Lady Studios (with additional work at Conway Studios). He used his 1959 Fender Stratocaster nicknamed "Hitmaker" and also brought a custom plexiglass‑bodied guitar at Daft Punk’s request. The part was tracked live with a bright, articulate clean tone, captured via direct input or a lightly miked studio amp to preserve the classic 1970s funk vibe that drives the song’s groove.

Reported gear

1959 Fender Stratocaster 'Hitmaker'

Guitar

Nile Rodgers used his 1959 Fender Stratocaster, nicknamed 'Hitmaker', to record the iconic guitar hook on Daft Punk’s 'Get Lucky', as confirmed in a MusicRadar interview.

Custom plexiglass-bodied guitar

Guitar

Rodgers brought a custom plexiglass-bodied guitar to the session at Daft Punk’s request and used it for his contribution on 'Get Lucky', as noted in a MusicRadar interview.

Alternatives

Fender American Professional II Stratocaster

Modern equivalent · for the 1959 Fender Stratocaster 'Hitmaker'

$1,400 to $1,800

Fender Custom Shop Acrylic Stratocaster

Modern equivalent · for the Custom plexiglass-bodied guitar

$2,500 to $3,500

Practical playing approach

Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.

1. 1.Play clean with a bright tone, using the neck or middle pickup for a warm funk sound.
2. 2.Attack the strings with a medium pick and keep the picking hand close to the bridge for clarity.
3. 3.Set the guitar volume high and the tone knob slightly back to retain bite without harshness.
4. 4.Use tight, muted rhythm strumming, emphasizing the downbeats to lock with the groove.
5. 5.Maintain consistent timing and sync with the drum and bass to preserve the track’s tight feel.