Martin & Co. D-18 Molly Tuttle

Description

<h1 style="text-align: justify;">The D-18 Molly Tuttle is a dreadnought acoustic guitar from Martin & Co.'s "Custom Artist" series, signature of American singer-songwriter Molly Rose Tuttle, in a Vintage Sunburst finish. It features a solid Spruce top, solid Mahogany back and sides, a solid Mahogany neck, and an Ebony fretboard. Inspired by Molly's 1943 D-18, it has a 645 mm scale length, a 43 mm nut width, GE Scalloped X Brace Rearward Shifted bracing, an Authentic 1941 neck profile, and Moon Phase Design fretboard inlays.</h1><h2>Overview of the D-18 Molly Tuttle by Martin & Co.</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">The Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle was created to celebrate both the great Martin tradition and one of the most innovative artists on the contemporary acoustic scene. Inspired by Molly's own 1943 D-18, this signature model faithfully reproduces the features most beloved by bluegrass and flatpicking guitarists, combined with exclusive aesthetic details that reflect her musical personality. The scalloped Golden Era X bracing with rear shift contributes to a balanced, defined, and responsive sound, while the 1 11/16" nut width, particularly appreciated by flatpickers, and the authentic 1940s neck profile ensure a fast, natural, and highly expressive feel. The result is the classic D-18 tone: sharp attack, crystalline clarity, and perfect balance between frequencies. Unique details make this guitar instantly recognizable: custom Moon Phase inlays, silver Martin logo on the headstock, oval tuning machine buttons, and a Vintage Sunburst top. All is completed by a vintage-style light blue shaped hardshell case, inspired by those used in the 1970s. Crafted with a solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and ebony components, the D-18 Molly Tuttle is a true artist model, designed to reflect the style, sound, and vision of a musician who has already made her mark.</p><h2>Specifications of the D-18 Molly Tuttle by Martin & Co.</h2><p><strong>Body Shape</strong>: D – 14 Fret<br><strong>Top</strong>: Solid Spruce<br><strong>Bracing</strong>: X Brace Rearward Shifted<br><strong>Brace Profile</strong>: GE Scalloped<br><strong>Back</strong>: Solid Mahogany<br><strong>Sides</strong>: Solid Mahogany<br><strong>Neck</strong>: Solid Mahogany<br><strong>Neck Profile</strong>: Authentic 1941<br><strong>Fretboard</strong>: Ebony<br><strong>Scale Length</strong>: 645 mm<br><strong>Number of Frets</strong>: 20<br><strong>Nut Width</strong>: 43 mm<br><strong>Fretboard Inlays</strong>: Moon Phase Design<br><strong>Back & Sides Finish</strong>: Gloss<br><strong>Top Finish</strong>: Gloss<br><strong>Top Color</strong>: Vintage Sunburst<br><strong>Neck Finish</strong>: Satin<br><strong>Bridge</strong>: Ebony<br><strong>Saddle</strong>: Compensated Bone<br><strong>Tuning Machines</strong>: Nickel Open Gear<br><strong>Pickguard</strong>: Faux Tortoise<br><strong>Case</strong>: Vintage-style Shaped Hardshell<br><strong>Recommended Strings</strong>: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Medium (MA550T)</p>