Froggy Bottom

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. (photo: Herald / Tim Calabro)
Location: Chelsea, VT | Employees: 3 | Guitars Built Per Year: ~100 | Notable Model: H12

Models We Love

Parlor Size | P12 Model

This lightly braced 12 fret Froggy Bottom Parlor is a big guitar in a little package. With its warm, balanced voice, the P-12 is one of Froggy Bottom's most popular models. Even played bare-fingered, these instruments deliver a wide dynamic range with a sweet, balanced tone: sparkling highs and dramatic lows.

Grand Concert Size | H12

Responsive to the touch, with a rich and complex voice, the H12 has been Froggy Bottom Guitar’s best-selling design for over 20 years. Small enough to be really comfortable, but with volume and tone that will surprise and delight you, the H-12 is an excellent choice for finger-style guitarists.

Grand Concert Size | H14

The H-14 is the proverbial ‘OM’ guitar. With a scale length 1/4” longer than the H-12, and its slightly foreshortened body and higher bridge placement, the H-14 Grand Concert guitar is favored by players of ragtime and country blues, flat-picking and songs.

Grand Concert Size | R14

The R14 (14 fret) model is Froggy Bottom's take on a mid-30’s small-bodied Gibson. They are exceptionally versatile guitars, as well as very comfortable to play. The 24 3/4” scale length is pretty user-friendly, but the slightly smaller box works nicely even when pushed with a flat pick. And for country blues, lots of players feel it to be the best guitar there is.

Grand Concert Size | M

Born of requests for a grand concert version of their popular full-sized K guitar, Froggy Bottom M guitars sing with a balanced voice that has repeatedly been characterized as having great clarity and sparkle. Even when played with great delicacy, the Froggy M speaks clearly and beautifully. Its tight waist and full, rounded lower bout make it a pleasure to have in your lap.

Full-Sized | K

Froggy Bottom's most popular full-sized guitar, with its tight-waisted Gibson-inspired curves, the K model offers a well-balanced, overtone-rich voice across its entire dynamic range. Responsive and clear, the Froggy Bottom K is a versatile, articulate instrument suitable for many different styles of music.

"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. They may be famous players whose names are household words or someone you will never hear of, but they share a desire to use the guitar which allows them the greatest possible range of expression in making the music they imagine." ~ Michael Millard