2020 Froggy Bottom Model M Deluxe - Vintage German Spruce & Koa #M2224

The 2020 Froggy Bottom Model M Deluxe is a masterclass in restraint, refinement, and tonal authority. Built under the watchful eye of Michael Millard, whose five decades of lutherie experience have shaped Froggy Bottom into one of the most respected small-shop guitar makers in the world, this instrument reflects the precision and artistry that only a tight, dedicated team can deliver.

Millard’s approach has always been uncompromising. Every top is voiced by hand. Every brace is carved with intent. Every aesthetic choice serves the music first. That philosophy is on full display here.

At the heart of this Model M is an extraordinary 1876 Vintage German Spruce top. Wood of this age is rare. Wood of this quality is rarer still. The response is immediate and complex, with a clarity that feels almost orchestral. There is headroom for days, yet it remains sensitive under a light touch. It is powerful without being brash, refined without being delicate.

The Curly Koa back and sides add shimmer and dimensionality, giving the fundamental notes a halo of harmonic sparkle. Together, the aged German spruce and koa create a voice that is articulate, balanced, and deeply musical across the entire register.

Visually, this guitar is nothing short of stunning. Curly Maple bindings and grafts frame the body with elegance. The Abalone rosette and backstrip catch the light with subtle fire. The bound headstock carries a 4A Rosewood veneer and a Wild Caught New Zealand Paua Abalone frog inlay that proudly marks its heritage. The #5 Pattern fingerboard inlays in Green Abalone scalloped diamonds add a classic Froggy Bottom signature, while the Curly Maple heel cap and imitation tortoise shell pickguard complete the aesthetic with taste and restraint.

The Honduran Mahogany neck paired with a Gabon Ebony fingerboard and pyramid bridge offers stability and a direct, focused transfer of energy. With a 25.1 inch scale, 1 3/4 inch nut width, and 2 5/16 inch bridge spacing, the playability strikes that ideal balance between comfort and articulation. At just 4 pounds 1 ounce, it is remarkably lively in the hands. Nickel Waverly tuning machines and ebony bridge and end pins with Paua Abalone dots round out the appointments with quiet confidence.

Though this guitar is used, it remains in excellent condition. It has been cared for properly and presents beautifully, ready for the next player to put it to work. There is something special about a Froggy Bottom that has already begun to open up. The wood has relaxed. The voice has matured. You are not buying potential. You are buying realized performance.

Housed in its TKL American Vintage hardshell case, this Model M Deluxe stands as a serious instrument for a serious player. It is elegant, powerful, and unmistakably Froggy Bottom.

Other specifications include:

• 1876 Vintage German Spruce Top
• Curly Koa Back & Sides
• Curly Maple Bindings & Grafts
• Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Gabon Ebony Fingerboard & Pyramid Bridge
• Abalone Rosette & Backstrip
• 4A Rosewood Headstock Veneer - Solid
• Wild Caught New Zealand Paua Abalone Frog Headstock Inlay
• Bound Headstock
• #5 Pattern - Green Abalone Scalloped Diamonds Fingerboard Inlay Pattern
• Curly Maple Heel Cap
• Nickel 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 1 oz
• M2224

For more information about the Froggy Bottom Model M Deluxe, please contact us.