Well known as the Grammy-winning founder of the 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 an especially sweet sound and a satin-finish maple neck for smooth playability.
| Body Shape |
Concert |
| Body Material |
Solid Spruce (Top), Laminated Mahogany (Back & Sides) |
| Body Finish |
Satin |
| Neck Profile |
"C" Shape |
| Fretboard Material |
Walnut |
| Fretboard Radius |
11.81" (300 mm) |
| Scale Length |
25.3" (643 mm) |
| No. of Frets |
19 Vintage-Style Frets |
| Fretboard Inlays |
Hellcat and Double Skulls |
| Electronics |
Fishman® CD-1 Preamp |
| Bridge |
Walnut |
| Pickguard |
1-Ply Black |
| Strings |
Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303 |
| Tuning Machines |
Vintage-style with Aged White Plastic Buttons |
| Hardware Finish |
Chrome |