Super Frog
The Super Frog is inspired by the Single and Duo Tone Supro guitar from the late'50s. This particular version was commissioned by http://navysealsfund.org for a charity fundraiser for SEALs veterans & families. This is the 2023 auction piece stars & stripes themed beauty.
Specifications
Model- Super Frog (MK IV Patriot Commemorative) inspired by late ‘50s Supro SingleTone/Ozark design
Serial number #23001
Neck
Wood- Sapele (African mahogany)
Nut- unbleached bone (1 11/16” wide)
Fretboard- Wenge (12” radius)
Position markers- 4mm mother of pearl dots
Truss rod- adjustable 2 way truss rod
Neck stabilizer rod- 2 rectangular carbon fiber rods
Frets- Jascar (narrow/tall profile)
Neck profile- modified 59 round back (.0925” @ first fret)
Neck bolt inserts- 4 stainless steel knife 8-32 threaded inserts
Neck bolts- 4 stainless steel 8-32 1 ½” machine screws with ferrules
Tuners- Hipshot classic open locking tuners with ivoriod knobs
Headplate- printed stonewash and lacquered flag Kydex lamination
Finish- Satin nitro lacquer
Body
Wood- chambered (weight relieved) Sapele
Top plate- 3A grade book matched flamed maple
Pickup- Curtis Novak DeArmond gold foil (similar to a P90)
Bridge- top loading Harms/Van Dyke stainless steel Tele style half bridge
Knobs- cream ‘50s cupcake style volume/tone knobs
Potentiometers- CTS long shaft 500k pots
Capacitor- .047 mfd orange cap
Output jack- Switchcraft ¼” jack with flush mounted Electrosocket jack plate
Strap buttons- Waverly ivoriod strap buttons
Binding- Ivoriod
Finish- satin lacquer
Control plate cover- shielded Kydex printed stone washed stars & stripes with “Freedom is not free” motto
Weight- 7lbs
Shielding- pickup and electronic cavities are shielded for RF/60 cycle hum
Gig bag- Gator Transit gig bag
Price- $4,200.00 (suggested retail price)
