Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat-12 12 String Electro-Acoustic Guitar

The Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat-12 is a distinctive 12 string electro acoustic guitar inspired by the iconic style and sound of Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong. Expanding on one of Fender’s best-selling artist models, this version delivers rich, resonant tone with the shimmering depth that only a 12 string can provide.

With its concert body shape, solid mahogany top, and signature aesthetic details, the Hellcat-12 offers a unique blend of vintage character, modern playability, and stage ready performance.

Main Features

• Tim Armstrong signature 12 string electro acoustic guitar
• Concert body style for balanced tone and comfort
• Solid mahogany top with scalloped X bracing
• Mahogany back and sides for warmth and depth
• Fishman CD pickup system with onboard preamp and tuner
• Maple neck with smooth satin finish
• Walnut fingerboard with Hellcat and double skull inlays
• Walnut bridge with compensated NuBone saddle
• Four ply tortoiseshell pickguard
• Signature truss rod cover detail

Rich 12 String Acoustic Tone

The solid mahogany top produces a warm, resonant voice with excellent midrange presence, while scalloped X bracing allows the soundboard to vibrate more freely. This results in enhanced projection, greater tonal nuance, and the lush, layered character that defines a great 12 string acoustic.

Combined with mahogany back and sides, the Hellcat-12 delivers a full bodied sound with natural compression and clarity across the frequency range.

Stage Ready Electronics

Equipped with a Fishman CD pickup and preamp system, the Hellcat-12 provides reliable amplified performance with volume and tone controls alongside a built in tuner for quick adjustments. The system preserves the guitar’s natural acoustic character while offering clear and consistent output for live use.

Signature Styling

The Hellcat-12 features distinctive visual touches including Hellcat position inlays, a 12th fret double skull inlay, and a tortoiseshell pickguard. These details, combined with Tim Armstrong’s signature on the truss rod cover, give the instrument its unmistakable personality.

Designed for Playability

The comfortable concert body shape and satin finished maple neck provide a smooth playing experience, making the Hellcat-12 suitable for both rhythm and lead work. The compensated saddle ensures accurate intonation across all twelve strings.

Specifications

General

• Series: Artist Design
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Colour: Natural
• Country Of Origin: ID

Neck

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

Body

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

Hardware

• Bridge: Walnut
• Bridge Pins: White With Black Dots
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style With Aged White Plastic Buttons
• Strings: Fender® 70-12L, 80/20 Bronze (.010-.050 Gauges), PN 0730070423
• Strap Buttons: Factory Mounted Forward Strap Button with Internal Block Reinforcement

Electronics

• Special Electronics: Fishman® CD Preamp