Product Description
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.
Specifications
Highlights
- D-14 Fret body size
- Mahogany back and sides
- Spruce top with Vintage Sunburst top color
- Authentic 1941 with Standard Taper neck
- 1 11/16'' fingerboard width at nut
- Molded Hardshell case
Top
- Top Material: Spruce
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Top Color: Vintage Sunburst
- Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Top Detail: None
- Binding: Brown Faux Tortoise
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Bridge Pin Material: Ebony
- Bridge Pin Dots: None
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Pickguard Inlay: None
- Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Saddle Radius: 16"
Body
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Back Material: Mahogany
- Side Material: Mahogany
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
- Back Detail: None
- Side Detail: None
- Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18
- Back Inlay Material: None
- Side Inlay Material: None
- Bracing Pattern: Rearward Shifted X Brace
- Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
- Brace Material: Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Heelcap: Brown Faux Tortoise
- Endpiece: Brown Faux Tortoise
- Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck
- Neck Shape: Authentic 1941
- Neck Taper: 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 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Moon Phase Design
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
- Fingerboard Binding Material: None
- Side Dots: White
Headstock
- Headstock Shape: Solid with 1941 Taper
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Headplate Logo Style: Silver Script Overlay
- Headplate Binding Material: None
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Knob: Oval
- Nut Material: Bone
Misc
- Case: Molded Hardshell
- Label: Paper Label w/ Printed Molly Tuttle Signature, Numbered in Sequence w/ No Total
- Electronics: No
- Left Handed Availability: true
- Pleked: true
