Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle

The Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle is built to honor both tradition and a trailblazing artist. Inspired by Molly’s own 1943 D-18, this signature model features rear-shifted scalloped bracing, a slim 1 11/16" nut width prized by bluegrass flatpickers, and an authentic 1940s neck profile. Unique details include custom moon phase inlays on the fingerboard, a silver Martin headplate logo, oval tuner buttons, and a vintage sunburst top—all paired with a vintage-style light blue molded hardshell case reminiscent of those issued in the 1970s. Crafted with a solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and ebony appointments, it offers the punch, clarity, and balance players expect from a D-18. A true artist model that reflects Molly’s style, sound, and vision.

Specs:

• Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium
• Top Material: Solid Spruce
  
• Finish Top: Gloss
  
• Top Color: Vintage Sunburst
  
• Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
  
• Binding: Brown Faux Tortoise
  
• Bridge Material: Ebony
  
• Bridge Pin Material: Ebony 
  
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
  
• Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
  
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
  
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Body Size: D-14 Fret
  
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
  
• Back & Side Material: Solid Mahogany
  
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
  
• Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
  
• Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18
  
• Bracing Pattern: Rearward Shifted X Brace, GE-Scalloped
  
• Brace Material: 5/16" Spruce
  
• Neck Shape: Authentic 1941 with Standard Taper
  
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
  
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
  
• Finish Neck: Satin
  
• Scale Length: 25.4"
  
• Number of Frets Total: 20
  
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
  
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
  
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Moon Phase Design, Mother of Pearl
  
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
  
• Side Dots: White
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
  
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear with Oval knobs
  
• Nut Material: Bone
• Case: Molded Hardshell
  
• Pleked: Yes