The D-18 Molly Tuttle Signature is a modern bluegrass classic—crafted to meet the demands of one of today’s most dynamic acoustic guitarists. Built on Martin’s legendary D-18 platform, this signature model delivers the power, clarity, and responsiveness required for both commanding flatpicking and nuanced fingerstyle work.
Featuring premium tonewoods and carefully voiced bracing, the guitar produces a bold, focused low end, crisp highs, and exceptional note separation, allowing complex runs and rhythmic drive to cut through with ease. Vintage-inspired appointments are balanced with player-centric refinements, resulting in an instrument that feels broken-in, responsive, and stage-ready from the first note.
Designed in close collaboration with Molly Tuttle, this D-18 reflects her forward-thinking approach to traditional music—rooted in heritage, but built for versatility, speed, and expression. Whether onstage, in the studio, or at home, the D-18 Molly Tuttle Signature offers the unmistakable Martin voice with the precision and power of a contemporary bluegrass icon.
- D-14 Fret body size
- Mahogany back and sides
- Spruce top with Vintage Sunburst top color
- Authentic 1941 with Standard Taper neck
- 1 11/16'' fingerboard width at nut
- Molded Hardshell case
- 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
- Endpiece Inlay: None
- 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
- 4 lbs 1 oz
- 3020016
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