Fender - Tim Armstrong Hellcat - #0971752022
Well known as the Grammy-winning founder of 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 mahogany top for especially sweet sound and a satin-finish maple neck for smooth playability.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Solid tonewood construction for rich, resonant tone improving with age. Responsive top rewarding dynamic playing and fingerstyle technique. Natural acoustic voice connecting player to music without electronic barrier. Quality construction built for years of regular playing.
Play this guitar unplugged as much as possible - the solid wood top needs vibration to open up and mature. Daily playing accelerates this beautifully.
At this level, you get tonewoods and craftsmanship that serve you from practice through performance. An instrument that grows with you and rewards the time you invest.
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Tim Armstrong Hellcat
Features
- 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
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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.
Accessories |
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| Included Accessories | None |
| Recommended Case | Classical/Folk Guitar Multi-Fit Hardshell Case, P/N 0996224306 (Not Included) |
| Recommened Gig Bag | FAC610 Classical Guitar Gig Bag, P/N 0991462206 (Not Included) |
Body |
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| Body | Solid Mahogany Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides |
| Body Back | Laminated Mahogany |
| Body Binding | Multiple |
| Body Finish | Satin Polyurethane |
| Body Material | Solid Mahogany Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides |
| Body Shape | Concert |
| Body Sides | Laminated Mahogany |
| Body Top | Solid Mahogany |
| Bracing | Scalloped X |
| Rosette | 70s F Style |
Electronics |
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| Special Electronics | Fishman® CD Preamp |
General |
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| Color | Natural |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Product Name | Tim Armstrong Hellcat, Walnut Fingerboard, Natural |
| Series | Artist Design |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | Walnut |
| Bridge Pins | White with Black Dots |
| Hardware Finish | Chrome |
| Pickguard | 4-Ply Tortoiseshell |
| Strap Buttons | Factory Mounted Forward Strap Button with Internal Block Reinforcement |
| Strings | Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303 |
| Tuning Machines | Vintage-Style with Aged White Plastic Buttons |
Measurements |
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| Fret Size | Vintage-Style |
| Scale Length | 25.3" (643 mm) |
Miscellaneous |
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| Commodity Code | 9207901000 |
Neck |
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| Fingerboard Material | Walnut |
| Fingerboard Radius | 11.81" (300 mm) |
| Neck Finish | Satin Urethane |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | "C" Shape |
| Number of Frets | 19 |
| Nut Material | Graph Tech® NuBone™ |
| Nut Width | 1.69" (43 mm) |
| Position Inlays | Hellcat and Double Skulls |
| String Nut | Graph Tech® NuBone™ |
| Truss Rod | Dual-Action |
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