"Each guitar we make is created to a clear picture of what the intended result will be, by a tiny group of master craftspeople who play guitar themselves, seriously. Simply, we make tools for self-expression for people who are sincere about making music."
~ Michael Millard
Michael Millard's Froggy Bottom Guitars are known for their exceptional responsiveness and distinctive tone that sets them apart.
Each instrument is meticulously built, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern precision, resulting in guitars that offer unmatched clarity and depth.
As Froggy's very first dealer, we have proudly represented their guitars for decades and continue to do so today, recognizing the unique quality and artistry that make these instruments truly special.
Luthier-Built From Start to Finish
Every Froggy Bottom is made by hand in Vermont, start to finish, by a small team led by founder Michael Millard. These aren’t factory guitars - they’re individually voiced, meticulously crafted instruments with soul baked in.
Ultra-Responsive and Tonally Rich
Known for their touch sensitivity and complex harmonic character, Froggy Bottom guitars reward nuance and bring out the best in fingerstyle and flatpicking alike. You don’t have to work hard to make them sing, they're alive right out of the case.
Unmatched Woods and Custom Options
From jaw-dropping tonewood sets to engraved heel caps and personalized inlay work, Froggy Bottom guitars are as visually stunning as they are sonically refined. No two are alike, and each feels like a one-of-one.
Froggy BottomFroggy Bottom C Deluxe Mahogany & Adirondack Spruce w/ Calton (USED, 2018) $7,950.00 /
Froggy Bottom Guitars FAQ
Common questions about Froggy Bottom Guitars - the builder, the instruments, and why players come to us for them.
Why is The Music Emporium the place to buy a Froggy Bottom guitar?
The Music Emporium was Froggy Bottom's very first dealer - a relationship that stretches back decades and makes us one of the most experienced shops in the country when it comes to these instruments. Michael Millard builds in Chelsea, Vermont, making Froggy Bottom a true New England guitar, and we are the New England dealer for them. Players from across the region come to our Lexington, Massachusetts showroom near Boston to compare Frogs side by side, and our team knows the models and tonewoods in depth.
Who is Michael Millard and what makes Froggy Bottom guitars special?
Michael Millard founded Froggy Bottom in Chelsea, Vermont, and has spent decades building instruments that he describes as "tools for self-expression for people who are sincere about making music." Each guitar is made entirely by hand by a small team of master craftspeople who play guitar themselves - individually voiced, meticulously assembled, with no two exactly alike. The result is a level of touch sensitivity and harmonic complexity that players consistently describe as unlike anything else at any price.
What Froggy Bottom models does The Music Emporium carry?
Our Froggy Bottom selection has included the H-12, P-12, C Deluxe, and SJ Deluxe - spanning 00, 000, and Slope Dreadnought body sizes with tonewood combinations including Adirondack spruce over mahogany, European spruce over Madagascar rosewood, and fiddleback mahogany sets. Because Froggy Bottom builds in small numbers, inventory reflects what Michael and his team have most recently completed. Contact us or check the page to see what is currently in stock.
Are Froggy Bottom guitars good for fingerstyle playing?
Froggy Bottoms are exceptionally well-suited to fingerstyle - and flatpicking too. Their defining quality is touch sensitivity: the guitars respond to the full dynamic range of the player's right hand, from the lightest brushing to a full attack, with complex harmonic overtones at every volume. Players often describe them as instruments that do the work for you, coming alive right out of the case without needing to be pushed.
Can I order a custom Froggy Bottom through The Music Emporium?
Yes. As Froggy Bottom's first and longest-standing dealer, we are well-positioned to help spec and place custom orders - whether that means choosing a specific tonewood combination, an engraved heel cap, personalized inlay work, or other custom appointments. Reach out to our team directly and we will walk you through what is available and what the lead time looks like.