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.

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 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

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 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