Fender Tim Armstrong Signature Hellcat Electro Acoustic Guitar in Checkerboard

£399.00

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If you are looking for New Guitars from Fender, the Fender Tim Armstrong Signature Hellcat Electro Acoustic Guitar in Checkerboard is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

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Description

If you are looking for New Guitars from Fender, the Fender Tim Armstrong Signature Hellcat Electro Acoustic Guitar in Checkerboard is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

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 Spruce top for especially sweet sound and a satin-finished Maple neck for smooth playability.

Key Features

  • Tim Armstrong signature model, concert body style acoustic-electric
  • Fishman CD pickup system with active preamp, tuner, volume and tone controls
  • Spruce top with scalloped “X” bracing, Mahogany back and sides
  • Maple neck with smooth satin finish
  • 20-fret Walnut fingerboard with “Hellcat” and double-skull inlays
  • Walnut bridge with compensated Graph Tech NuBone saddle

Specifications

Body

  • Body Finish: Satin
  • Body Shape: Concert
  • Body Top: Solid Spruce
  • Body Binding: 1-Ply Black
  • Body Back: Laminated Mahogany
  • Body Sides: Laminated Mahogany
  • 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 Radius: 11.81″ (300 mm)
  • Fingerboard Material: Walnut
  • Position Inlays: Hellcat & Double Skulls
  • Number of Frets: 19
  • Fret Size: Vintage-Style
  • Truss Rod: Dual-Action
  • String Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
  • Nut Width: 1.69″ (43 mm)
  • Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone

Hardware

  • Bridge: Walnut
  • Bridge Pins: White with Black Dots
  • Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Aged White Plastic Buttons
  • Strings: Fender Dura-Tone 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges)
  • Strap Buttons: Factory-Mounted Forward Strap Button with Internal Block Reinforcement

Electronics

  • Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light
  • Special Electronics: Fishman CD-1 Preamp

Additional information

Weight 22.5 kg

About the manufacturer

Fender

Fender is one of the most influential names in music history, shaping the sound of modern electric guitar since the 1950s. Founded by Leo Fender, the brand introduced legendary models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Precision Bass—each becoming an icon in its own right. Known for their bright, articulate tone and smooth playability, Fender instruments have been embraced by artists across every genre, from blues and rock to punk and pop. Their amps, such as the Twin Reverb and Deluxe Reverb, are equally celebrated for their rich, clean tones and natural warmth. Fender remains a symbol of innovation and authenticity, inspiring generations of musicians worldwide.

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