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.

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.

Features

• 12-string Tim Armstrong signature model, concert body style acoustic-electric
• Fishman Isys III 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

Body

• Body Back : Laminated Mahogany
• Body Sides : Laminated Mahogany
• Body Top : Solid Mahogany
• Body Finish : Satin
• Body Shape : Concert
• Body Binding : Multiple
• Bracing : Scalloped X
• Rosette : 70s F Style

Neck

• Neck Material : Maple
• Neck Finish : Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape  : "C" Shape
• Scale Length : 25.3" (643 mm)
• Fingerboard Material : Walnut
• Fingerboard Radius : 11.81" (300 mm)
• Number of Frets : 19
• Fret Size : Vintage Style
• Nut Material : Graph Tech NuBone
• Nut Width : 1.77" (45 mm)
• Position Inlays : Hellcat
• Truss Rod : Dual-Action

Electronics

• Special Electronics : Fishman Isys III System with Active Onboard Preamp and Tuner

Hardware

• Bridge : Walnut with Black Stain
• Bridge Pins : White with Black Dots
• Hardware Finish : Chrome
• Tuning Machines : Vintage-Style with Aged White Plastic Buttons
• Pickguard : 4-Ply Tortoiseshell

Miscellaneous

• Strings : Fender Dura-Tone 880L (.012-.052 Gauge)
• Other Features : 4-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