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 neck with Standard Taper
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
