Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle (125)

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
Top finish: 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
Endpiece inlay: None
Neck shape: Authentic 1941
Neck taper: Standard taper
Neck material: Genuine mahogany
Neck color: Dark mahogany
Neck finish: Satin
Scale length: 25.4"
Number of frets: 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
Case: Molded hardshell
Label: Paper label with printed Molly Tuttle signature | numbered in sequence with no total
Electronics: None
Left handed availability: Yes
Pleked: Yes