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Podcast 291: Michael Millard of Froggy Bottom Guitars
Podcast 291: Michael Millard of Froggy Bottom Guitars
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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Jul 16, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
Michael Millard of Froggy Bottom Guitars reflects upon 50 years of guitarmaking with one of our most insightful podcast interviews to date. Millard is a legendary figure in the world of musical instruments, using the lessons he learned working alongside Michael Gurian in the early 1970s to create one of the most collectible acoustic guitar brands of the modern era. During this nearly hour-long chat, he talks about the unique ways Froggy Bottoms are made, describes his company's unorthodox business model, and announces his plan for retirement at the end of 2020. Millard was trained as a psychologist and his unfiltered thoughts on social injustice, the opportunities afforded him, and the danger of expectations are a breath of fresh air. This episode is sponsored by Retrofret Vintage Guitars and Mono Cases.
Released:
Jul 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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