Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic Guitar w/Black Pickguard, Checkerboard

Tim Armstrong, the Grammy - winning founder of the influential U.S. punk band Rancid, is not only a well - respected producer and indie label owner. As a songwriter, he often draws inspiration from his old Fender concert - style acoustic guitar. The Tim Armstrong Hellcat guitar is modeled after Armstrong's classic instrument, equipped with modern high - quality onboard electronics. This guitar is a perfect choice for pop, rock, folk, and other music genres. It features a solid spruce top that produces an incredibly sweet sound and a satin - finish maple neck for smooth playing. Specifications: Body Shape: Concert; Body Material: Solid Spruce (Top), Laminated Mahogany (Back & Sides); Body Finish: Satin; Neck Profile: 'C' Shape; Fretboard Material: Walnut; Fretboard Radius: 11.81' (300 mm); Scale Length: 25.3' (643 mm); No. of Frets: 19 Vintage - Style Frets; Fretboard Inlays: Hellcat and Double Skulls; Electronics: Fishman® CD - 1 Preamp; Bridge: Walnut; Pickguard: 1 - Ply Black; Strings: Fender® Dura - Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012 -.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303; Tuning Machines: Vintage - style with Aged White Plastic Buttons; Hardware Finish: Chrome.

Using this Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic Guitar is a breeze. Just hold it in a comfortable position, like you would with any regular guitar. You can strum the strings with your fingers or use a pick for a different sound. The onboard Fishman® CD - 1 Preamp makes it easy to connect to an amplifier for live performances or recording. When it comes to maintenance, keep it in a dry and stable environment. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity as this can damage the wood. Clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to keep them in good condition. If you need to change the strings, follow the instructions on the Fender® Dura - Tone® 880L package. Also, check the tuning machines from time to time to ensure they are working properly and keeping the guitar in tune.