Sweet 12-String Acoustic-Electric
The unmistakable sound of a well-made 12-string guitar is perfect for solo gigs and band performances, especially when it was designed by the founder of influential U.S. punk band Rancid. Tim Armstrong's Hellcat is based on the old Fender acoustic that was his go-to guitar for songwriting, and quickly became one of the best-selling Fender acoustic artist models ever. With the Tim Armstrong Hellcat-12, that same classic vibe is offered in a 12-string version that simply rocks. Whether it's alt-folk tunes at the college coffeehouse or slamming punk with a band, the Hellcat-12 combines great acoustic tone with versatile onboard electronics and a satin body and neck finish for smooth playability, all at a surprisingly low cost.
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Body BackLaminated Mahogany
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Body SidesLaminated Mahogany
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Body TopSolid Mahogany
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Body FinishSatin
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Body ShapeConcert
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Body BindingMultiple
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BracingScalloped X
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Rosette70s F Style
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck FinishSatin Urethane
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Neck Shape"C" Shape
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Scale Length25.3" (643 mm)
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Fingerboard MaterialWalnut
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Fingerboard Radius11.81" (300 mm)
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Number of Frets19
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Fret SizeVintage-Style
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Nut MaterialGraph Tech® NuBone™
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Nut Width1.77" (45 mm)
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Position InlaysHellcat and Double Skulls
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Truss RodDual-Action
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Special ElectronicsFishman® CD Preamp
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BridgeWalnut
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Bridge PinsWhite with Black Dots
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Hardware FinishChrome
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Tuning MachinesVintage-Style with Aged White Plastic Buttons
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Pickguard4-Ply Tortoiseshell
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StringsFender® 70-12L, 80/20 Bronze (.010-.050 Gauges), PN 0730070423
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Other Features4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, "Hellcat" position inlays, 12th-fret double-skulls inlay, Tim Armstrong signature on truss rod cover, cream body binding, black-painted headstock, synthetic bone nut and saddle, black bridge pins with white dots
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Included AccessoriesNone
Features
- 12-string Tim Armstrong signature model, concert body style acoustic-electric
- Fishman® CD pickup system with active preamp, tuner, volume and tone controls
- Natural-finish solid mahogany top with scalloped "X" bracing, mahogany back and sides
- Maple neck with satin finish
- 20-fret walnut fingerboard with "Hellcat" and double-skull inlays
- Walnut bridge with compensated Graph Tech® NuBone™ saddle
Tim Armstrong Hellcat-12
Sweet 12-String Acoustic-Electric
The unmistakable sound of a well-made 12-string guitar is perfect for solo gigs and band performances, especially when it was designed by the founder of influential U.S. punk band Rancid. Tim Armstrong's Hellcat is based on the old Fender acoustic that was his go-to guitar for songwriting, and quickly became one of the best-selling Fender acoustic artist models ever. With the Tim Armstrong Hellcat-12, that same classic vibe is offered in a 12-string version that simply rocks. Whether it's alt-folk tunes at the college coffeehouse or slamming punk with a band, the Hellcat-12 combines great acoustic tone with versatile onboard electronics and a satin body and neck finish for smooth playability, all at a surprisingly low cost.
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Body BackLaminated Mahogany
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Body SidesLaminated Mahogany
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Body TopSolid Mahogany
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Body FinishSatin
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Body ShapeConcert
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Body BindingMultiple
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BracingScalloped X
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Rosette70s F Style
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck FinishSatin Urethane
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Neck Shape"C" Shape
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Scale Length25.3" (643 mm)
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Fingerboard MaterialWalnut
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Fingerboard Radius11.81" (300 mm)
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Number of Frets19
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Fret SizeVintage-Style
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Nut MaterialGraph Tech® NuBone™
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Nut Width1.77" (45 mm)
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Position InlaysHellcat and Double Skulls
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Truss RodDual-Action
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Special ElectronicsFishman® CD Preamp
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BridgeWalnut
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Bridge PinsWhite with Black Dots
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Hardware FinishChrome
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Tuning MachinesVintage-Style with Aged White Plastic Buttons
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Pickguard4-Ply Tortoiseshell
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StringsFender® 70-12L, 80/20 Bronze (.010-.050 Gauges), PN 0730070423
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Other Features4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, "Hellcat" position inlays, 12th-fret double-skulls inlay, Tim Armstrong signature on truss rod cover, cream body binding, black-painted headstock, synthetic bone nut and saddle, black bridge pins with white dots
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Included AccessoriesNone
Features
- 12-string Tim Armstrong signature model, concert body style acoustic-electric
- Fishman® CD pickup system with active preamp, tuner, volume and tone controls
- Natural-finish solid mahogany top with scalloped "X" bracing, mahogany back and sides
- Maple neck with satin finish
- 20-fret walnut fingerboard with "Hellcat" and double-skull inlays
- Walnut bridge with compensated Graph Tech® NuBone™ saddle
Tim Armstrong Hellcat-12
Highlights
Fishman® preamp with built-in tuner
A Fishman® pickup/preamp system gives your acoustic instrument peerless amplified performance, with a variety of onboard controls and no compromise whatsoever on pure, rich and resonant acoustic tone. The built-in tuner is conveniently placed right where you can see it, helping to keep your intonation right on the money.
Scalloped Bracing
Scalloped bracing is thinner than more conventional bracing. That means that the bracing pattern inside the guitar uses less wood, which means that soundboard mass is reduced. This lets the top resonate more freely, resulting in better tone with more nuance and greater projection.
Solid Top
An acoustic guitar with a solid top literally resonates with a more individual tonal character, more "organic" consistency and a more "true" voice.