Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat, 12-string Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural with Walnut Fingerboard Reviews
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.
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Highest Rated Reviews
Hellcat
I've been playing a 12 string for more then 50 years. I have 3 right now. Another fender and a Martin
I play them once in a while. But this hellcat is the best sound of all. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
TIM ARMSTRONG 12 STRING
REALLY GOOD VIBES WITH THIS GUITAR ; BUILT IN FISHMAN PICK-UP & TUNER IS REALLY DECENT , NICE FULL SOUND , BEAUTIFUL LOOKING INSTRUMENT WITH TONS OF MOHAGANY , THE PEARL INLAYS ARE THE BEST ; ELECTRICIFIED CATS & SKULLS , SUPER-COOL & OVER ALL A REALLY SWEET GUITAR ~
hellcat fender 12 string
This guitar sounds great, i play mostly in open drone tunings, and the harmonics ring out nicely. Love the neck, the entire guitar feels good. My only criticism is the fishman EQ, which sounds a bit brittle ( especially the treble ), and unbalanced. To my ears it sounds much better with the EQ turned entirely down, this sounds more natural and even. I then run it through a tube preamp and this solves the lacking EQ. Other than the fishman issue i think this is an excellent and beautiful guitar, well worth the price, in fact, it sounds much better than many other higher priced acoustic guitars.
