Hilko Guitars

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Hilko Guitars

https://linktr.ee/hilkoguitars At 14, he picked up classical guitar, later expanding into Blues, Rock, Soul, and Funk bands. In 2004, Hilko Guitars was born.

About Hilko
Hilko Nackaerts' lifelong passion for guitars began in his early childhood, evolving into a fascination with stringed instruments. In 1994, Hilko honed his craft by studying Luthiery at the prestigious ILSA, mastering the art of guitar-making. Following his studies, Hilko hit the road as a guitar tech, working with Belgian bands before touring with renowned artists such as K’s Choice,

Axelle Red, Fishbone, Simple Minds, Nile Rodgers, and Al McKay’s Earth, Wind & Fire Experience. These experiences deepened his expertise in vintage guitars and inspired the creation of his first prototypes. From his workshop in Belgium, Hilko crafted his debut model, the ‘HC’—a hollowbody Tele-style guitar with acoustic elements. The model immediately gained recognition when Charlie Burchill of Simple Minds praised its exceptional design and tone. Since then, Hilko has handcrafted guitars for internationally acclaimed artists, blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative design. In addition to building guitars, Hilko continues to tour globally as a guitar tech and production manager with Al McKay’s Earth, Wind & Fire Experience. These experiences inspire new designs, keep him connected to the evolving music scene, and allow him to collaborate with guitarists and bassists worldwide.

“Every Hilko Guitar is individually handcrafted by me, using the finest tonewoods and components. I pour my heart and soul into every instrument, giving each one its unique character. No two loveguns are alike.

16/06/2026

Huge respect to organisation and crowd.
We love you .experience

05/06/2026

Dear Fender,
Before lawyers, there were luthiers.
Before Fender, there was Bigsby.
Before Bigsby, there was Stauffer.

Feel free to share..

01/06/2026

Built by hand in Belgium. Played around the world.

From the workshop to stages across the globe.

A Hilko Guitar never disappoints.

31/05/2026

Europe: "Shall we find a nice spot and grab a beer?"
Indonesia: "RUN!!!"

Jakarta, you beautiful lunatics.
is something else.

Thank you for bringing the energy, the passion, and the love. Nights like these are exactly why we do this.

31/05/2026

The music. The groove. The energy.
For decades, the songs of Earth, Wind & Fire have brought people together around the world.
We're proud to keep that spirit alive every night on stage.
See you at the next show.
Disco LetsGroove

07/05/2026

Welcome to the glamorous life of touring.

Today’s guitar workshop:
one hotel room,
two towels,
a screwdriver,
a tuner
and blind faith in airline baggage systems.

PT1 "The gold leaf Pocketmaster" I built for .experience
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When we fly between shows, the guitar comes apart so it fits in my suitcase. Then it gets rebuilt and fully set up again in hotel rooms before showtime.

Neck alignment.
Relief. Action.
Intonation.
Hardware check.
Fresh setup.

Because a touring guitar doesn’t care about luxury.
It cares about surviving the road and performing every night.

Production/Stage manager.
Guitar tech.
Luthier.

Somewhere between airports and load-ins.

Hilko Guitars.

27/03/2026

Working on something for guitar players.
Still dialing it in.
What am I missing?

23/03/2026

Life is too short to use plastic string winders.
So, I made my own.

Oak.
Indian Rosewood.
Leather Lined.
Brass Hardware.

This is the first.
Winder of Strings by Hilko

There is more where this came from.

Stay Tuned,
Hilko

21/03/2026

Gold belongs on stage, not in a vault.

Special (HS) PT1
Gold Leaf, Scars and Attitude.

Play it Loud

10/03/2026

Can the Hilko Special (HS1 PT1)
funk?
Soundcheck in Glasgow says yes.
putting it straight in the pocket on the final night of our UK run with the .experience .
Built in the Hilko Guitars Atelier.

Adres

Honsemsestraat
Vertrijk
3370

Website

https://www.hilkoguitars.com/

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