Detail 01
Scalloped X bracing
Uses less wood in the bracing pattern, allowing the soundboard to resonate more freely.
Product detailSKU #1500000250457
FenderTim Armstrong Hellcat-12 12-String V2 Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Fender’s Tim Armstrong Hellcat-12 V2 is a right-handed concert-body acoustic-electric built around a solid mahogany top, laminated mahogany back and sides, and 12 strings. Scalloped X bracing reduces mass beneath the top so it can resonate more freely. For amplified sets, the Fishman pickup/preamp places 3-band EQ at the side of the body, while the built-in tuner stays in view for quick tuning checks. Satin finishes on the body and maple neck give it a smooth-playing feel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Twelve-string acoustic parts at solo gigs where onboard EQ and a visible tuner simplify setup.
- Band performances needing an acoustic-electric twelve-string with onboard Fishman amplification controls.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need cutaway access, as this concert body has no cutaway.
- Buyers expecting a case or gig bag with the guitar; both are sold separately.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Fishman pickup/preamp with 3-band EQ
Provides onboard amplified control from a side-mounted preamp.
Detail 03
Built-in tuner
Keeps tuning information visible from the instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It is a right-handed model.
- 02Plan separately for a case or gig bag if needed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it have onboard electronics?
Yes. It has a Fishman pickup/preamp system with side-mounted 3-band EQ.
02Is there a tuner built in?
Yes, the guitar includes a built-in tuner.
03Does it include a case?
No. A case or gig bag is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Preamp
- Yes
- Preamp EQ
- 3-band
- Bridge
- Walnut
7 detailsPlayability
- Saddle and Nut
- GraphTech NuBone
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.77
- Number of Frets
- 19
- Number of Strings
- 12
- Scale Length
- 25.3
- Neck Shape
- C
13 detailsBody & build
- Feedback Filter
- No
- Color
- Natural
- Top Material
- Solid mahogany
- Body Finish
- Natural Satin
- Body Type
- Concert
- Neck Wood
- Maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Walnut
- Country of Origin
- Not specified
- Back and Sides
- Laminated Mahogany
- Body Style
- C
- Tuning Machines
- Vintage-style with aged white plastic buttons
- Body Shape
- C
- Neck Finish
- Satin
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✕ Sold separately
6 detailsOther
- Configuration
- Sidemounted preamp
- Headstock Overlay
- Not specified
- Tuner
- Yes
- Accessories
- None
- Bracing Pattern
- Scalloped X
- Cutaway
- No
