Name: Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic Electric Guitar Checkerboard
SKU: 0971752088
Price: 899.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic Electric Guitar Checkerboard

Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic Electric Guitar Checkerboard – 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.

Punk visuals meet traditional tone

While the Tim Armstrong Hellcat’s rude, attitude-packed punk aesthetic is anything but traditional, this guitar’s tonewood pairing is about as classic as you can get. It all starts with a comfortable concert-sized body, topped with a solid slab of spruce for robust unplugged projection and lush resonance. Crisp-sounding mahogany back and sides complete the package with impressive low-end, clear highs, and a midrange forward response — a tonal combo that Music Machine guitarists favour for strumming, punching out punky power-chords, and providing vocal accompaniment.

A 6-string collaboration between two visionaries

Tim Armstrong is the primary songwriter behind the infamous punk band Rancid. The instrument that served as the muse behind many of the group’s classic songs? His trusty ’60s Fender acoustic. Tim 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 with Tim’s signature style, like Hellcat fret inlays, two skulls adorning its 12th fret, a black painted headstock, and a stunning Checkerboard finish.

Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic Electric Guitar Features:

Inspired by Tim Armstrong of Rancid’s favorite Fender acoustic guitar
Comfortable concert-sized body is a joy to play and provides a balanced response
Solid spruce top with scalloped X-bracing for lush resonance and a touch-sensitive feel
Mahogany back and sides produce a bright, crisp, and airy tone that’s ideal for strumming and vocal accompaniment
Sturdy maple neck in a slim “C” profile
11.81-inch-radius walnut fingerboard boasting wild Hellcat and double skull inlays
Fishman CD-1 Preamp system with volume/bass/treble controls and a built-in tuner
Endlessly cool Checkerboard finish, mustache-style walnut bridge, and vintage-style tuners with aged white plastic buttons