Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat, 12-string Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural with Walnut Fingerboard
Celebrate punk‑rock songwriting heritage with Fender’s Tim Armstrong Hellcat‑12—a signature 12‑string acoustic‑electric inspired by the songwriting instrument of Rancid’s Tim Armstrong. With a solid mahogany top, bold inlays, and reliable Fishman electronics, it’s a standout guitar with personality and power.
Features & Build
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Concert-Style Body (Non-Cutaway): A compact, stage‑ready size that balances portability and projection.
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Tonewoods: Solid mahogany top paired with laminated mahogany back and sides, offering warmth, clarity, and focused resonance. Scalloped “X” bracing allows the top to vibrate freely for enhanced tonal complexity.
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Neck & Fingerboard: Maple neck in a comfortable “C” profile finished with satin urethane, topped by a walnut fingerboard with 19 frets and distinctive “Hellcat” and double-skull inlays.
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Nut & Bridge: Graph Tech® NuBone nut and compensated NuBone saddle paired with a walnut bridge deliver improved sustain and intonation.
Electronics
Look & Feel
This guitar carries Tim Armstrong’s signature aesthetic—from the iconic Hellcat and skull fretboard inlays to the black‑painted headstock and tortoiseshell pickguard. Elegant yet edgy, it’s instantly recognizable.
Tone & Performance
Unplugged, the Hellcat‑12 offers rich, vibrant twelve‑string tone with balanced warmth and shimmer. Plugged in, the Fishman system preserves clarity and depth—ideal for live and recording use. While it has a smaller body and a warmer mahogany voice compared to larger jumbos or spruce-top guitars, that can be an asset for onstage clarity and punch.
