Description
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.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Martin Custom Signature Editions |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | M3015663 |
| Product Color: | Vintage Sunburst |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | D-14 Fret |
| Acoustic Cutaway Type: | No Cutaway |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Finish: | Gloss |
| Top Material: | Spruce |
| Bracing Material: | Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | 5/16" Golden Era Scalloped Rearward Shifted X Brace |
| Body Binding: | Brown Faux Tortoise |
| Rosette: | Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe |
| Purfling: | Multi-Stripe Top inlay; Style 18 Back |
| Body Notes: | Dark Mahogany |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Genuine Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | Satin |
| Neck Shape: | Authentic 1941 w/Standard Taper |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Headstock Veneer: | East Indian Rosewood |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.687" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16" |
| Scale Length: | 25.4" |
| Number of Frets: | 20 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Dovetail Neck Joint |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Mother of Pearl Moon Phase Design |
| Inlay Shape: | Custom Symbol |
| Side Marker Inlay: | White Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Martin Silver Script Overlay |
| Neck Binding: | None |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | Ebony GE Modern Belly- Drop in Saddle |
| Tuning Machines: | Nickel Open Gear w/Oval Buttons |
| Saddle: | Compensated Bone |
| Pickguard: | Faux Tortoise |
| Bridge Pins: | Ebony w/None Dots |
| Hardware Notes: | Paper Label w/ Printed Signature, Numbered in Sequence w/ No Total. Label |