Froggy Bottom Model C Limited - 1876 German Spruce & Cocobolo

Description The Froggy Bottom Model C Limited is an instrument that lives at the intersection of history, artistry, and devotion to tone. At its core rests a top of 1876 vintage German spruce, a soundboard that has breathed through nearly a century and a half of silent seasons before being called to sing. Its voice is luminous and immediate, shimmering with clarity while anchored in a warmth that can only be found in wood aged beyond memory. Paired with cocobolo back and sides, richly colored and deeply figured, the guitar yields a tonal palette that is both radiant and profound, carrying the player from the gentlest whisper to the boldest declaration. Every detail speaks of refinement and intention. Curly koa binding frames the body with glowing warmth, its golden shimmer setting off the dramatic hues of cocobolo. The top is adorned with abalone purfling and rosette, mirrored by an abalone backstrip, each piece catching light like water in motion. At the heel, a scrimshaw by artist Petria Mitchell depicts a snowcapped mountain, a small work of art that ties landscape to sound and craft to vision. The ebony fingerboard, dark and pure, carries #9 pattern scalloped diamond inlays, understated yet elegant, while the bound slotted headstock crowned with 5A cocobolo veneer gleams with both natural beauty and artistry. At its center lies the abalone frog inlay, the quiet and enduring emblem of Froggy Bottom, a symbol of the builder’s legacy. The practical elements are equally elevated. Gold Waverly tuning machines with precise 21:1 ratio keep the instrument true in every performance. The ebony one-inch pyramid bridge anchors the strings with timeless strength, its companion ebony bridge and end pins touched with paua dots for subtle brilliance. An imitation tortoise pickguard rests gently against the aged spruce, preserving the top’s integrity while adding a vintage character. With a 12 fret neck joint, 1 3/4 inch nut width, 2 5/16 inch bridge spacing, and 24 3/4 inch scale length, the guitar is inviting in hand and perfectly balanced, weighing only 4 pounds 3 ounces. Housed in a TKL American Vintage case, it is safeguarded as both instrument and heirloom. The story of this guitar cannot be told apart from the story of its maker. Michael Millard, founder of Froggy Bottom Guitars, has dedicated more than fifty years to the craft of building instruments that rise beyond function into the realm of art. From his earliest work, Millard sought to honor the individuality of every set of wood, shaping each guitar not as a product but as a living voice. His insistence on uncompromising excellence and his collaborations with artists such as Petria Mitchell have helped redefine what a modern handmade guitar can be. Through his instruments, he has influenced not only players but builders across the world, leaving an indelible mark on the art of lutherie. The Froggy Bottom Model C Limited is the culmination of this lifetime of devotion. It is a guitar that does not simply produce sound but tells stories, carrying within it the wisdom of time, the beauty of rare materials, and the vision of a master builder. It stands as a beacon of what the guitar can be when craft, art, and soul are brought together in perfect harmony. Other specifications of the Froggy Bottom Model C Limited include: Cocobolo Back & Sides 1876 Vintage German Spruce Top Curly Koa Body Binding Abalone Top Purfling, Rosette & Backstrip Petria Mitchell Scrimshaw Heelcap - Snowcapped Mountain Ebony Fingerboard Slotted Headstock - 5A Cocobolo Veneer #9 Pattern Scalloped Diamonds Fingerboard Inlay Abalone Frog Logo Headstock Inlay Bound Headstock Gold Waverly Tuning Machines - 21:1 High Ratio Clear High Gloss Finish 1" Pyramid Bridge Ebony with Paua Dot Bridge & End Pins Imitation Tortoise Pickguard TKL American Vintage Case 12 Fret Neck Joint 1 3/4" Nut Width 2 5/16" Bridge Spacing 24 3/4" Scale Length 4 lb 3 oz C2549 For more information about this Froggy Bottom acoustic guitar, please contact us. Manufacturer Froggy Bottom Body Style 00, 12 Fret Actual Weight 4.3 Model Model C Limited Condition Brand New