Well known as the Grammy-winning founder of
influential U.S. punk band Rancid, Tim Armstrong
is also well respected as a producer and indie
label owner. But as a songwriter, he has always
turned to his old Fender concert-style acoustic
for inspiration. The Tim Armstrong Hellcat is
based on Armstrong’s own classic instrument,
with modern appointments including high-quality
onboard electronics. A great guitar for pop,
rock, folk and more, it has a solid spruce top for
especially sweet sound and a satin-finish maple
neck for smooth playability.
Series: Artist Design
Body Shape: Concert
Body Top: Solid Spruce
Back and Sides: Laminated Mahogany
Body Finish: Satin
Bracing: Scalloped X
Rosette: 70s F Style
Neck: Maple, “C” Shape
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Fingerboard: Walnut, 11.81” (300 mm)
Frets: 19, Vintage-Style
Position Inlays: Hellcat and Double Skulls
Nut (Material/Width): Graph Tech® NuBoneTM, 1.69” (43 mm)
Truss Rod: Dual-Action
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Aged White Plastic Buttons
Scale Length: 25.3” (643 mm)
Bridge: Walnut
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Special Electronics: Fishman® CD-1 Preamp
Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off
Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN