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Great Signature 12-string Acoustic from Tim Armstrong





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Based on the favorite '60s Fender acoustic guitar of Rancid's Tim Armstrong, Fender's Tim Armstrong Hellcat 12-string acoustic is a true signature instrument with all the detailed visual appointments that make Tim's original guitar iconic. Fender keeps the vibe of Armstrong's time-tested axe but gives it a touch of modern flair and style, captured in the pearl acrylic Hellcat logos on the third, fifth, and seventh frets and double-skulls at the 12th fret. Thanks to its solid-mahogany top and mahogany back and sides, the Tim Armstrong Hellcat 12-string sounds fantastic unplugged ? great for jams in the backyard or on the beach. And when you're ready to plug in, you'll find an onboard Fishman Tim Armstrong preamplifier with a built-in tuner, kicking out solid amplified acoustic tone.





A great collaboration between great visionaries





Tim Armstrong is the songwriter behind the infamous punk band Rancid ? and behind each of those songs stands Armstrong's songwriting partner: his trusty '60s Fender Acoustic. Armstrong worked with Fender to design a modern version of his time-tested partner ? giving it a strong, rich voice. It also features a few touches of flair to match up with Armstrong's signature style, like pearl acrylic Hellcat fret inlays as well as two skulls adorning its twelfth fret, black-painted headstock, and a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard.





Serial OI23114493


Serial OI23114493


All-mahogany body, for superb acoustic tone





The Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat 12-string acoustic guitar features a solid mahogany top and mahogany back and sides, giving it a rich and warm voice that is further enriched by its concert-sized body style with Fender's advanced scalloped bracing. The instrument also features a maple neck, a walnut fingerboard, and vintage-style open-gear tuners.





Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


12-string acoustic, a true signature instrument with all the detailed visual appointments of the original


Solid mahogany top and laminated mahogany back and sides deliver warm, robust tone


Fishman Tim Armstrong preamplifier with a built-in tuner kicks out solid amplified acoustic tone


Pearl acrylic Hellcat logos on the 3rd, 5th, and 7th frets and double-skulls at the 12th fret


Black-painted headstock and a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard add even more signature vibe


Maple neck and walnut fingerboard offer great playability and response