Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat-12 Left Handed, 12-String

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Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat-12 Left Handed, 12-String, Main
Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat-12 Left Handed, 12-String, Main
This 12-string version of the Tim Armstong acoustic-electric guitar from Fender features a Fishman preamp, scalloped bracing, and a solid mahogany top.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany top Warm tone with long sustain
Mahogany back and sides Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
Maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Fishman Isys III system Delivers pristine amplified acoustic tone

Yep, this is a 12 string Hellcat version of one Fender's best selling artist models in their acoustic's history -- Why? Because Tim Armstrong wanted one to rock on stage with. Specs include pearl acrylic Hellcat logos on the third, fifth and seventh frets, with a pair of skulls adorning the twelfth fret, solid mahogany top, scalloped bracing, and Fishman preamp.

Model Name: Tim Armstrong Hellcat-12 Left Handed
Series: Artist Design

Body:
- Body: Solid Mahogany Top, Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
- Body Shape: Concert
- Body Back: Laminated Mahogany
- Body Sides: Laminated Mahogany
- Body Top: Solid Mahogany
- Bracing: Scalloped X Bracing
- Rosette: '70s F Style
- Body Binding: Multiple Body Bindings

Neck:
- Number of Frets: 20
- Position Inlays: "Hellcat" Position Inlays
- Fretboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Nut Width: 1.77" (45 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.3" (64.3 cm)

Electronics:
- Special Electronics: Fishman Isys III System with Active On-Board Pre-Amp and Tuner

Hardware:
- Hardware: Chrome
- Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Saddle
- Bridge Pins: White Bridge Pins with Black Dots
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Auxiliary Switching: Built In Chromatic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble

Miscellaneous:
- Strings: Fender Dura-Tone Coated 80/20 Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)
- Unique Features: 4-Ply Tortoise Shell Pickguard, Hellcat Position Inlays, Double Skull Inlays at 12th Fret, Tim Armstrong Signature on Truss Rod Cover, Cream Body Bindings, Black Painted Headstock, Urea Nut and Saddle, Black with White Dot Bridge Pins

Accessories Included:
- Pickguards: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
- Included Accessories: Tim Armstrong "Let's Go" Guitar Strap

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted April 14, 2014 by Mario Charles in St. Louis, MO

"Don't bother"

Overall: 2 out of 5 stars
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When playing a 12 string I definitely look for resonance and warmth when I play an acoustic guitar. This guitar had neither. It might be branded well but it does not hit the mark for quality 12 string guitars. I returned my 3 days after I got it.

Musical Background:

Play professionally

Musical Style:

Rootz Fuzion
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