Froggie Bottom guitars - What do you think?
LaVonne Frank
Dreadnought is too big for me to play comfortably) guitar for flatpicking.
Earlier this week I had an opportunity to play a Froggy Bottom style H. It
had a very nice sound and the workmanship was just perfect. I seldom see
reference the these guitars in this group. I've looked through the archive
but found little of any interest
I would like to hear comments, good or bad from anyone who has played /
owned a Froggy bottom.
So far I'm considering
Collings OM2H
Santa Cruz OM/PW
Santa Cruz OM (I haven't had a chance to play one of these yet)
Froggy Bottom H.
Anyone else have suggestions? I'm sure I'm not the only flatpicker who
needs a smaller guitar.
This pre GAS search is a lot off fun!!
Thanks very much.
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LaVonne M. Frank
lavonn...@tds.net
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Hojo2x
>I would like to hear comments, good or bad from anyone who has played /
>owned a Froggy bottom.
If the three I have played are any indicator of Froggy Bottom's overall
quality, (and reports from others indicate that they are) Froggy Bottoms are
uniformly superb musical instruments. Tony Weber up here in Anchorage has one,
and I play it whenever I get a chance.
Excellent tone, superlative fit and finish, exceptional all around.
One thing I really like about the Froggy Bottoms is that they aren't slavish
copies of established Martin or Gibson designs - it's as if they've taken the
idea on any given equivilent instrument, but then evolved it further.
About the only thing I DON'T like about the Froggy Bottoms is their literally
butt-ugly peghead inlay depicting the backside of a frog. The allure and
attraction of that particular design eludes me entirely.
But it's not enough to put me off their instruments, not by a long shot. If
one came my way and I was in the market, I'd grab it in a heartbeat.
Short version: I don't think you can go wrong with a Froggy Bottom.
Hope this helps.
Wade Hampton Miller
John Sorell
>
> LaVonne Frank wrote:
>
> >I would like to hear comments, good or bad from anyone who has played /
> >owned a Froggy bottom.
>
>
I recently helped a friend buy a guitar. He is a beginner, started off
with the Roy Clark Big Note Song Book and accompanying guitar. Of course
the guitar was not even useful for fire wood. He bought a used guitar
that was not much better, but it was real purty! He saved up a bunch of
money and asked me to accompany him to the shop that owns much of my
soul and help him buy a decent guitar. He had $6000 to spend! After
playing about 20 guitars ranging from a Martin OM-42 to a Larrivee ??
(including Goodall, Collings, Santa Cruz, and Taylor) in price range he
settled on a Froggy H model, sitka/koa. It is a great guitar; clear,
strong bass, nice round trebles, well balanced and very fine
workmanship. He got a great deal ($2100) on it and negotiated an upgrade
to a decent Ameritage case. I give him a lesson most every Friday and
get to play it. I like it almost as much as my Collings OM-3. I do think
the frog logo is not great. Can't really tell what it is.
John
ris...@my-deja.com
guitars I have ever had the opportunity to own, and I regret selling
it. That guitar started my "affair" with 12 fret small bodied guitars,
which continues to this day. Great tone and workmanship. The reaason
I sold it? The neck on that particular guitar was just a little too
deep (thick) for me at that time, when I was just starting
fingerstyle. Other examples I have played since had more playable
necks. Good luck!
Kevin
In article <p5fP5.313$Le.5...@ratbert.tds.net>,
"LaVonne Frank" <lavonn...@tds.net> wrote:
> I'm continuing my quest for a smaller (I know this is relative - a
> Dreadnought is too big for me to play comfortably) guitar for
flatpicking.
> Earlier this week I had an opportunity to play a Froggy Bottom style
H. It
> had a very nice sound and the workmanship was just perfect. I seldom
see
> reference the these guitars in this group. I've looked through the
archive
> but found little of any interest
>
> I would like to hear comments, good or bad from anyone who has
played /
> owned a Froggy bottom.
>
> So far I'm considering
>
> Collings OM2H
> Santa Cruz OM/PW
> Santa Cruz OM (I haven't had a chance to play one of these yet)
> Froggy Bottom H.
>
> Anyone else have suggestions? I'm sure I'm not the only flatpicker
who
> needs a smaller guitar.
>
> This pre GAS search is a lot off fun!!
> Thanks very much.
> --
>
> LaVonne M. Frank
> lavonn...@tds.net
> ==================
> Amateur Radio - N9AE
>
>
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Before you buy.
Paul K
"LaVonne Frank" <lavonn...@tds.net> wrote:
> I'm continuing my quest for a smaller (I know this is relative - a
> Dreadnought is too big for me to play comfortably) guitar for
flatpicking.
> Earlier this week I had an opportunity to play a Froggy Bottom style
H. It
> had a very nice sound and the workmanship was just perfect. I seldom
see
> reference the these guitars in this group. I've looked through the
archive
> but found little of any interest
>
> I would like to hear comments, good or bad from anyone who has
played /
> owned a Froggy bottom.
>
> So far I'm considering
>
> Collings OM2H
> Santa Cruz OM/PW
> Santa Cruz OM (I haven't had a chance to play one of these yet)
> Froggy Bottom H.
>
I just purchased a new Froggy Bottom Deluxe K model a few months ago
and really love the sound. This model is Adirondak and Walnut and has
a very clear well-rounded tone with a nice balanced low-end. The thing
I most like about it is the dynamic range of the Adirondak; it responds
extremely well to a light touch but has tons of head-room if I dig in
and play it hard. Frogs are lightly built and as a result very
responsive. I personally love the styling of the guitar because it's
not overly ornate. The neck is unbound with simple abalone dot
markers. The body is bound in maple, but with simple white/black
purfling. So even though it's a deluxe model, it isn't overdone.
One of the big difference between the Frogs and Collings/Santa Cruz is
that the Frogs are individaully hand-made and the others are factory
made. If you have a problem with the Frog, you'll deal with just
Michael or Andy and I can tell you from direct experience that they
stand behind their guitars, are very easy to deal with, and will do
whatever is needed to make you happy with your guitar. So I'd
recommend his guitars to anyone.
Paul Kucharski
--
Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar
http://www.execpc.com/~pgkuchar/index.html
Ooh Aah
owned a Froggy bottom. >>
The only thing I know about Froggy Bottom guitars is that Duncan Sheik plays
one and it sounds good on the CD.
I'm really posting in defense of the peghead inlay...I think it's hecka
cool. All things being equal, I'd buy a Froggy just for the inlay. AND I
think it's pretty cool to have a guitar called a Froggy, don't you? There
are lots of builders out there whose last names don't add much to the appeal
of the instrument, and the major brands are so mundane....
Have fun deciding on a guitar!
Dan Beck
Riddley
I have a Froggy Model H (it's not here in the house with me, it's the smallish
12 fret). It's a great little guitar, with superlative tone. Beautiful wood
binding.
I actually might be willing to sell mine, and it might save anyone who wanted
one something over buying on the open market. I have some GAS going, and have
promised myself (and my lady!) that every new guitar coming in the door must be
offset by one going out.
Email me directly if interested (and my willingness to sell is not a statement
about the quality of the guitar, or the quality of its sound! Just not willing
to give up the Sobell or the Collings at this time).
Gerry Rosser
DemoJockey
and nice response for fingerpicking.
And I think the peghood is great! And the heel-plate had an interesting bit of
work as well.
Don't think you can go wrong with any of your choices.
Schaef
jca...@my-deja.com
the other used. Both were fantastic guitars. Dumb name and ugly peghead
inlay, but great guitars. Very strong, almost booming sound with wonderful
tone complexity. Made me want to look further into this brand.
jcarp
In article <p5fP5.313$Le.5...@ratbert.tds.net>,
"LaVonne Frank" <lavonn...@tds.net> wrote:
> I'm continuing my quest for a smaller (I know this is relative - a
> Dreadnought is too big for me to play comfortably) guitar for flatpicking.
> Earlier this week I had an opportunity to play a Froggy Bottom style H. It
> had a very nice sound and the workmanship was just perfect. I seldom see
> reference the these guitars in this group. I've looked through the archive
> but found little of any interest
>
> I would like to hear comments, good or bad from anyone who has played /
> owned a Froggy bottom.
>
> So far I'm considering
>
> Collings OM2H
> Santa Cruz OM/PW
> Santa Cruz OM (I haven't had a chance to play one of these yet)
> Froggy Bottom H.
>
> Anyone else have suggestions? I'm sure I'm not the only flatpicker who
> needs a smaller guitar.
>
> This pre GAS search is a lot off fun!!
> Thanks very much.
> --
>
> LaVonne M. Frank
> lavonn...@tds.net
> ==================
> Amateur Radio - N9AE
>
David
'tadpoles'.
I like the scrimshaw work and the tones I've heard are great.
Due to our children, we have a Leopard frog, a Wood frog, a Green Tree frog,
a few toads, two Tiger salamanders, a Red legged tarantula, two Texas
geckos, and a small Chocolate boa.
The frog bottom thing doesn't bother us, it's just a part of life.
David Enke
Pick-up the World
www.pick-uptheworld.com
pic...@rmi.net
800-375-2656
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<<<There are lots of builders out there whose last names don't add much to
the appeal of the instrument....>>>
soooooo....what are you trying to say here Dan?
Harv
Marc Durso
very flat profiles on these necks, action/setup has been variable, very
woody, open sound, I enjoyed playing them hard as I do. The H, for a
small guitar has a big voice, the F for a big guitar (for me) is very
comfortable.
Marc Durso
In article <QLjP5.2773$ki3.1...@den-news1.rmi.net>,
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http://communities.msn.com/Handmadeguitars for pics of my guitars
Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith
Owner of an H-12 Deluxe koa/adironadack Michael and Andy made for me
in Nov. 95.
As promised above:
Here's the relevant text:
October 31, 2000
To: Matt Farlow, LOEP-Operations
From: Tom Malmay, Ouachita Civil Defense
Re: Froggy Bottom Situation Report
The aquifer in the Froggy Bottom community remains too low to support
homeowner water wells.
The Louisiana National Guard water tanker is still needed on site to
support this community. A meeting was held with the LNG 528th to review
winter operations.
etc.