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. Singer and guitarist of seminal punk band, Rancid, Tim Armstrong has been behind some fantastic punk songs and is credited for being a huge influence on the revival of punk rock in the USA and bringing it into the mainstream. Top-notch Fender craftsmanship, high quality electronics and real Tim Armstrong Hellcat attitude has gone into the creation of this awesome electro-acoustic guitar. Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Electro-Acoustic Guitar Natural Specs: Body Style: Concert Scale Length: 25.3" (64.3 cm) Top: Solid Mahogany Back and Sides: Laminated Mahogany Finish: Satin Bracing: Scalloped X Bracing Neck: Maple Neck Finish: Satin Nut: 1.77" (45 mm), Synthetic Bone Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Saddle Hardware: Chrome Number of Frets: 20 Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® Coated 80/20 Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge) Electronics: Fishman® Isys III System with Active On-Board Pre-Amp and Tuner Unique 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 heads saddle
