Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Checker
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Tim Armstrong Hellcat Checker
Product Info
Article Number:
428151
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Tim Armstrong Hellcat Checker
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Hellcat is a solid option for gigging musicians wanting a stage-ready acoustic. Tim Armstrong’s signature vibe delivers a punchy, rootsy sound that’s great for punk, folk, and Americana – the pickup system makes it easy to plug in and be heard. It’s a well-built, affordable instrument with a distinctive look.
Product Description
- Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Checker
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Tim Armstrong (Rancid) Signature Model
- Style: Concert
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany laminated
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Neck profile: C
- 19 Vintage-style frets
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 643 mm
- Vintage-style open gear machine heads
- Hellcat logos fingerboard inlays
- Fishman CD-1 pickup system with built-in tuner
- Black pickguard
- Colour: Checkerboard
- Suitable case: Art. #122212# (not included)
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers bright, articulate tones with good projection
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce
- • Fishman CD-1 pickup system offers usable amplified tones and a handy tuner
- • Walnut fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and a slightly warmer feel
CONS
- • Laminated mahogany back/sides limit the complexity of the overtones compared to all-solid wood
- • The 'C' neck profile might not suit players preferring a flatter or chunkier feel
- • Checkerboard aesthetic is visually bold and might not appeal to all tastes
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Laminated Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
643 mm (25.25 in)
Frets
19 Vintage-style
Electronics
Fishman CD-1 Pickup System with Tuner
Weight
1.8 kg (approximately 3.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fishman CD-1 provides a respectable amplified signal, suitable for smaller gigs or direct recording; it’s not a high-end studio system, but it's functional and convenient.
The 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands – it’s a fairly standard size, though.
The Hellcat’s concert body shape provides a more focused, less boomy sound compared to a dreadnought; it's more articulate and controlled, sacrificing some low-end rumble.
