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The Froggy Bottom A 12 Limited is a guitar of extraordinary grace, pairing the luminous voice of German spruce with the visual depth and tonal color of curly koa. Its compact concert body feels immediately intimate, but the sound it produces is anything but small. Notes emerge with clarity, warmth, and remarkable dimension, while the guitar’s responsive nature allows even the lightest touch to bloom into something expressive and complete.

The A 12 is Froggy Bottom’s interpretation of the classic 00 concert guitar, designed with fingerstyle players particularly in mind. Its comfortable body, 12 fret neck joint, and short 24.75 inch scale create an easy, relaxed playing experience, while positioning the bridge near the heart of the lower bout encourages warmth, sensitivity, and harmonic richness. It is beautifully balanced from bass through treble, equally convincing for intricate instrumentals, delicate accompaniment, or a voice and guitar arrangement. Its strong fundamental, exceptional articulation, and controlled complexity also make the A 12 a natural recording instrument, capturing nuance without sacrificing presence.

At the center of this guitar is the lifetime of knowledge carried by Froggy Bottom founder Michael Millard. With more than fifty years behind the bench, Millard has helped define the possibilities of the modern small shop acoustic guitar. His approach has always remained deeply personal, building instruments one at a time and shaping every element around responsiveness, musical purpose, and the needs of the player. That philosophy can be felt throughout this A 12. It is refined without feeling precious, sophisticated without losing its soul, and crafted with the unmistakable confidence that comes only from decades spent listening to wood, musicians, and finished instruments.

The German spruce top brings exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and a quick, elastic response. It has the headroom to remain composed when played firmly, yet it awakens beautifully beneath a delicate fingerstyle touch. Curly koa back and sides complement that voice with warmth, definition, and a gently woody sweetness through the midrange. Matching curly koa bindings and grafts frame the body with natural elegance, while paua abalone surrounds the top and appears again in the rosette and backstrip, flashing shades of blue, green, and violet beneath the clear high gloss finish.

The visual artistry continues along the ebony fingerboard, where Froggy Bottom’s number 7 pattern places green abalone Fleur de Lis position markers at frets 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, and 17. The fingerboard carries 20 frets, while a one inch ebony pyramid bridge and ebony bridge and end pins with paua dots complete the classic foundation. An imitation tortoise pickguard adds a subtle vintage accent without competing with the koa or abalone.

Its bound slotted peghead is faced with a richly figured 4A rosewood overlay and crowned by Glenn Carson’s engraved mother of pearl frog logo, an exquisite detail that rewards a closer look. High ratio gold Waverly slotted tuning machines provide smooth, precise operation while complementing the warmth of the koa and the brilliance of the shell appointments.

With a 1 3/4 inch nut, generous 2 5/16 inch bridge spacing, and a weight of just 3 pounds 15 ounces, the A 12 Limited feels effortless in the hands. It is light, alive, and remarkably communicative, offering the player an unusually direct connection to every note. Complete with a TKL American Vintage Series case, this Froggy Bottom is a stunning expression of Michael Millard’s legacy and everything the A 12 does best: comfort, balance, responsiveness, beauty, and a voice capable of turning the smallest musical gesture into something deeply moving.

Other specifications include:

  • German Spruce Top
  • Curly Koa Back & Sides
  • Curly Koa Bindings & Grafts
  • Paua Abalone Top Border
  • Paua Abalone Rosette & Backstrip
  • Ebony fingerboard with 20 frets
  • 12 fret joins the body
  • Slotted peg head
  • #7 pattern (Fleur De Lis at1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15 & 17) in green abalone fingerboard position markers
  • Glenn Carson Engraved Mother of Pearl frog logo headstock inlay
  • 4A Rosewood Headstock Overlay
  • Bound headstock
  • High Ratio Gold Waverly Slotted Tuning Machines
  • Clear high gloss finish
  • 1" Pyramid Bridge
  • Ebony bridge pins and end pins with paua abalone dots
  • Imitation tortoise pick guard
  • TKL American Vintage Series Case
  • 24.75" Scale Length
  • 1 3/4" Nut Width
  • 2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
  • 3 lbs 15 oz
  • #A2604

For more information about the Froggy Bottom A-12 Limited, please contact us.

Manufacturer
Froggy Bottom
Actual Weight
3.15
Body Style
Concert
Model
A-12 Limited
Condition
Brand New
Body Style
12 Fret
Series
Limited
Strings
6
Pickup
No
Color
Natural

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The Froggy Bottom A 12 Limited is a guitar of extraordinary grace, pairing the luminous voice of German spruce with the visual depth and tonal color of curly koa. Its compact concert body feels immediately intimate, but the sound it produces is anything but small. Notes emerge with clarity, warmth, and remarkable dimension, while the guitar’s responsive nature allows even the lightest touch to bloom into something expressive and complete.

The A 12 is Froggy Bottom’s interpretation of the classic 00 concert guitar, designed with fingerstyle players particularly in mind. Its comfortable body, 12 fret neck joint, and short 24.75 inch scale create an easy, relaxed playing experience, while positioning the bridge near the heart of the lower bout encourages warmth, sensitivity, and harmonic richness. It is beautifully balanced from bass through treble, equally convincing for intricate instrumentals, delicate accompaniment, or a voice and guitar arrangement. Its strong fundamental, exceptional articulation, and controlled complexity also make the A 12 a natural recording instrument, capturing nuance without sacrificing presence.

At the center of this guitar is the lifetime of knowledge carried by Froggy Bottom founder Michael Millard. With more than fifty years behind the bench, Millard has helped define the possibilities of the modern small shop acoustic guitar. His approach has always remained deeply personal, building instruments one at a time and shaping every element around responsiveness, musical purpose, and the needs of the player. That philosophy can be felt throughout this A 12. It is refined without feeling precious, sophisticated without losing its soul, and crafted with the unmistakable confidence that comes only from decades spent listening to wood, musicians, and finished instruments.

The German spruce top brings exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and a quick, elastic response. It has the headroom to remain composed when played firmly, yet it awakens beautifully beneath a delicate fingerstyle touch. Curly koa back and sides complement that voice with warmth, definition, and a gently woody sweetness through the midrange. Matching curly koa bindings and grafts frame the body with natural elegance, while paua abalone surrounds the top and appears again in the rosette and backstrip, flashing shades of blue, green, and violet beneath the clear high gloss finish.

The visual artistry continues along the ebony fingerboard, where Froggy Bottom’s number 7 pattern places green abalone Fleur de Lis position markers at frets 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, and 17. The fingerboard carries 20 frets, while a one inch ebony pyramid bridge and ebony bridge and end pins with paua dots complete the classic foundation. An imitation tortoise pickguard adds a subtle vintage accent without competing with the koa or abalone.

Its bound slotted peghead is faced with a richly figured 4A rosewood overlay and crowned by Glenn Carson’s engraved mother of pearl frog logo, an exquisite detail that rewards a closer look. High ratio gold Waverly slotted tuning machines provide smooth, precise operation while complementing the warmth of the koa and the brilliance of the shell appointments.

With a 1 3/4 inch nut, generous 2 5/16 inch bridge spacing, and a weight of just 3 pounds 15 ounces, the A 12 Limited feels effortless in the hands. It is light, alive, and remarkably communicative, offering the player an unusually direct connection to every note. Complete with a TKL American Vintage Series case, this Froggy Bottom is a stunning expression of Michael Millard’s legacy and everything the A 12 does best: comfort, balance, responsiveness, beauty, and a voice capable of turning the smallest musical gesture into something deeply moving.

Other specifications include:

  • German Spruce Top
  • Curly Koa Back & Sides
  • Curly Koa Bindings & Grafts
  • Paua Abalone Top Border
  • Paua Abalone Rosette & Backstrip
  • Ebony fingerboard with 20 frets
  • 12 fret joins the body
  • Slotted peg head
  • #7 pattern (Fleur De Lis at1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15 & 17) in green abalone fingerboard position markers
  • Glenn Carson Engraved Mother of Pearl frog logo headstock inlay
  • 4A Rosewood Headstock Overlay
  • Bound headstock
  • High Ratio Gold Waverly Slotted Tuning Machines
  • Clear high gloss finish
  • 1" Pyramid Bridge
  • Ebony bridge pins and end pins with paua abalone dots
  • Imitation tortoise pick guard
  • TKL American Vintage Series Case
  • 24.75" Scale Length
  • 1 3/4" Nut Width
  • 2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
  • 3 lbs 15 oz
  • #A2604

For more information about the Froggy Bottom A-12 Limited, please contact us.

Manufacturer
Froggy Bottom
Actual Weight
3.15
Body Style
Concert
Model
A-12 Limited
Condition
Brand New
Body Style
12 Fret
Series
Limited
Strings
6
Pickup
No
Color
Natural

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Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa
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Froggy Bottom A12 Limited Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Koa

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