The Froggy Bottom Model M Limited – 1876 German Spruce & 5A Madagascar Rosewood is nothing short of a revelation in acoustic guitar artistry, a rare and breathtaking creation that stands as a tribute to Michael Millard’s legendary legacy. For over five decades, Millard has shaped the world of high-end acoustic guitars with his uncompromising vision, unmatched attention to detail, and a reverence for tonewood that borders on the sacred. Froggy Bottom guitars are more than instruments—they’re heirlooms, and the Model M Limited is one of the most extraordinary expressions of his craft to date.

At its heart lies an exceedingly rare 1876 vintage German spruce top, a tonewood of historical depth and acoustic maturity that lends this guitar a voice of haunting clarity, dynamic sensitivity, and rich harmonic complexity. Paired with visually and tonally stunning 5A Madagascar rosewood back and sides, this guitar radiates with an unmistakable presence—deep, articulate bass, shimmering highs, and a responsive midrange that invites the subtlest of touch.

The visual adornments are as opulent as the tonewoods themselves. Curly koa bindings and grafts add a refined glow to every edge, framing the body like the setting of a precious gem. Wild caught New Zealand paua abalone borders the top, rosette, and backstrip, shimmering with iridescent fire and perfectly complementing the scalloped diamonds of the #9 green abalone fingerboard inlay. A solid 5A Madagascar rosewood headstock veneer showcases the masterfully inlaid paua frog emblem—Froggy Bottom’s iconic signature—while the bound headstock and curly koa heel cap add sophisticated continuity throughout.

Every detail of the Model M Limited is designed for both aesthetic grace and exceptional performance. The Honduran mahogany neck, Gabon ebony fingerboard and belly bridge, and ebony bridge and end pins with paua abalone dots all reflect Millard’s standard of excellence. With a comfortable 25.1" scale length, 1 3/4" nut width, and 2 5/16" bridge spacing, the playability is effortless and inviting—whether fingerpicked or strummed.

High ratio gold Waverly tuners offer precision and elegance, and the imitation tortoise shell pickguard blends beautifully into the guitar’s vintage-modern ethos. Weighing just 4 lb 5 oz and housed in a TKL American Vintage hardshell case, this Model M is as protected as it is revered.

Simply put, the Froggy Bottom Model M Limited is a once-in-a-lifetime guitar—an exquisite convergence of rare materials, peerless craftsmanship, and the profound musical wisdom of one of luthiery’s most celebrated masters.

Other specifications include:

1876 Vintage German Spruce Top
5A Madagascar Rosewood Back & Sides
Curly Koa Bindings & Grafts
Honduran Mahogany Neck
Gabon Ebony Fingerboard & Belly Bridge
Wild Caught New Zealand Paua Abalone Top Border
Wild Caught New Zealand Paua Abalone Rosette & Backstrip
5A Madagascar Rosewood Headstock Veneer - Solid
Wild Caught New Zealand Paua Abalone Frog Headstock Inlay
Bound Headstock

9 Pattern - Green Abalone Scalloped Diamonds Fingerboard Inlay Pattern

Curly Koa Heel Cap
High Ratio Gold Waverly Tuning Machines
Ebony Bridge & End Pins with Paua Abalone Dots
Imitation Tortoise Shell Pickguard
TKL American Vintage Hardshell Case
25.1" Scale Length
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
4 lb 5 oz
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