Performance-ready Acoustic-electric Inspired by Punk-rock Royalty
A 6-string not for the faint of heart, Fender’s Tim Armstrong Hellcat is about as punk rock as an acoustic guitar can get! As the lead singer of punk legends Rancid, Tim has long favored his Fender concert-size acoustic for songwriting duties. The Tim Armstrong Hellcat is a tribute to that guitar, with a few performance-minded upgrades added. Songwriters and unplugged players will surely love how this guitar’s solid spruce top and mahogany back/sides provide a clear, balanced, and midrange-forward response perfect for vocal accompaniment. Looking to take to the stage? This guitar’s Fishman CD-1 Preamp delivers a full-bodied acoustic-electric tone to capture the ears of any audience, while the wild Hellcat/double skull inlays and statement-making Checkered finish is guaranteed to capture their eyes. And once the show’s over, the Hellcat’s pared-down concert-size body and slim walnut-topped-maple “C” neck make the Hellcat both a superlative songwriting companion and supremely comfortable couch strummer.
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 Sweetwater guitarists favor 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
