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Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic (Natural)

Item ID: HellcatTA

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Mahogany Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, FTE3-TN Electronics with Built-in Tuner, and Hellcat Inlays

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Classic '60s Vibe - Rancid Style!

Fender's Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic is based on the Rancid guitarist's favorite beat-up '60s FENDER® acoustic guitar. 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 3rd, 5th, and 7th frets. The Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic sounds fantastic unplugged - thanks to its solid mahogany top and mahogany back and sides. But, onboard you'll find a Fender FTE-3TN preamplifier with a built-in tuner, so you can take the stage with your Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic.

Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic at a Glance:
  • Based on Rancid's Tim Armstrong's favorite '60s Fender acoustic
  • All-mahogany body, for superb acoustic tone
  • Take the stage in style, thanks to an onboard preamp/tuner system
  • Stylish "Hellcat" and Skull inlays add a touch of modern style

Based on Rancid's Tim Armstrong's favorite '60s Fender acoustic
Tim Armstrong is the songwriter behind the infamous punk band Rancid - and behind each of those songs stands Armstrong's songwriting partner: his trusty old '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.

All-mahogany body, for superb acoustic tone
The Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic guitar sports a solid mahogany top and mahogany back and sides, giving it a rich and warm voice pumping from its concert-sized body style with Fender's advanced scalloped bracing. The instrument also features a maple neck, a rosewood fingerboard, and vintage-style open-gear tuners.

Take the stage in style, thanks to an onboard preamplifier/tuner system
While the Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic is primed for great tone unplugged, Fender also packed it with their FTE3-TN preamplifier, complete with a built-in tuner as well as volume, bass, middle, and treble controls - that way, you're always ready to take your songs to the stage.

Stylish "Hellcat" and Skull inlays add a touch of modern style
To give the Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic a look all its own, it sports pearl acrylic "Hellcat" fret inlays as well as two skulls adorning its twelfth fret. With the guitar, you also get the Tim Armstrong custom "Lets Go" strap.

Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic Features:
  • 6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar
  • Body Style: Concert
  • Scale Length: 25.3"
  • Top: Solid Mahogany
  • Bracing: Fender Advanced Scalloped Bracing
  • Back & Sides: Mahogany
  • Neck: Maple
  • Nut Width: 1.69"
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Bridge: Traditional
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Finish: Polyurethane Gloss
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Tuners: Vintage style, open gear
  • Installed Strings: D'Addario EXP 26 .011-.052
  • Electronics: Fender FTE3-TN preamplifier with built in tuner, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble controls
  • Included Accessories: Tim Armstrong custom "Lets Go" strap

Fender's Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic gives you classic acoustic tone with a '60s vibe and modern flair!

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Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape Concert
Color Natural
Finish Satin polyurethane
Top Wood Mahogany
Back & Sides Wood Laminated mahogany
Body Bracing Scalloped X bracing
Neck Wood Maple, set
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay Hellcats
Binding Binding on body
Number of Frets 20
Scale Length 25.3"
Tuning Machines Vintage style aged white button tuners
Bridge Material Rosewood, compensated saddles
Nut/Saddle Material Synthetic bone
Nut Width 1.69"
Electronics Fishman Isys III system
Case Included No case included
Manufacturer Part Number 096-8300-021

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based on 5 reviews

Super Fun!

by Kyle from Bakersfield, CA
January 7, 2012
Music Background: Pro
This guitar is so fun to play. Can't put it down. The most stable guitar you can buy for under 500 bucks. You could really beat it up. I gave it a five for it's price range, nothing beats it. Sounds g... read more [+]ood, feels good and again is too fun. Reminds me of a pawn shop archtop. close [-]

Bought for someone else

by Angie Smith from Belfry Ky
November 7, 2011
Music Background: I personally don't have one,
I am sorry, I bought this guitar for a stepbrother that is in prison in Ohio, But his last letter said he did love it, and was learning alot from it, so thanks alot for making it alot easier to buy fo... read more [+]r him and send to him. Thanks again close [-]

Hellcat on wheels!

by Ed Childs from Peru, IN
March 23, 2011
Music Background: Band, Student, Hobbyist
I actually drove up to Sweetwater to buy this guitar. Fantastic service and they checked it out and got it to me that day. Impressive place and people. I'm new to guitar but my friends are not and thi... read more [+]s thing sounds great. The Fishman tuner and preamp push it over the top. I'm very happy the Hellcat, awesome. It has skulls on it, how can you go wrong? close [-]

Fender Hellcat Amazing for the Money

by Bodine from Alabama
July 28, 2009
Music Background: rookie
For the money you cannot beat this axe. Rich tone easy to play. I am a rookie but my most excellent instructor was amazed at the price for the sound. Thanks Fender and Thank you Tim Armstrong!

really nice for the price

by Salty Dave from Alarska
July 13, 2009
Music Background: Professional, Recording Hobbyist
this guitar is really nice for the price. i played it today at my local music store along with some other acoustics. it has a really fast neck and nice clear tone. definitely check this out, even if... read more [+] your a higher price range this one is a goodie. close [-]

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