When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument! 

 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you.  Our #1 priority is to give you the best purchasing experience on Reverb!

Martin D-X2E Molly Tuttle

Top Wood: Spruce Back & Side Wood: Figured Mahogany HPL Weight:4lbs 12oz/4.8lbs Serial: 3033746

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

Looking to trade a guitar? We’re always interested in great used guitars! Drop us a message!

Molly Tuttle's Signature Tone, Now Within Reach

There are certain guitars that just feel right—like an old friend from the first strum. That's the magic Martin and Molly Tuttle have captured in the D-X2E Molly Tuttle signature model. Inspired by her prized 1943 D-18, this guitar delivers the essence of a vintage cannon with the durability and accessibility modern players need. It’s a songwriter's dream and a flatpicker's secret weapon, all rolled into one.

Vintage Feel, Modern Reliability

The first thing you'll notice is the neck. Martin brought Molly's preferred 1941 neck profile and a nimble 1 11/16" nut width to the X Series for the first time. It’s a fast, comfortable C-shape that feels immediately familiar, encouraging complex chords and lightning-fast runs. The solid spruce top—the heart of any great acoustic's voice—is supported by scalloped X-bracing, giving it a powerful, articulate, and open sound that will only get better with age. The stunning vintage sunburst finish just seals the deal.

Built for the Road

Here's the genius part—Martin paired that solid top with figured mahogany HPL (high-pressure laminate) back and sides. This gives you the warm, woody thump you expect from a mahogany dreadnought, but with road-tested resilience against the temperature and humidity changes that can wreck a solid-wood instrument. It’s the perfect blend of tradition and tech, ensuring your tone stays true from the studio to the festival stage. Custom touches like the moon phase inlays, oval tuner buttons, and Molly's signature on the label make it clear this is a special instrument.

Stage-Ready Electronics

When it's time to plug in, the onboard Martin E1 electronics deliver a true representation of the guitar's natural acoustic voice. With a built-in soundhole tuner and controls for volume, tone, and phase, dialing in your sound is a breeze. Whether you're playing a quiet coffee shop or a packed theater, the D-X2E is ready to perform, giving you consistent, feedback-free tone every time.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:

- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM! See why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.

- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.

- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!

Specifications

Top Material: Spruce

Finish Top: Satin

Top Color: Vintage Sunburst

Top Inlay Material: None

Top Detail: None

Binding: None

Bridge Material: Ebony

Bridge Style: Modern Belly

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic

Bridge Pin Dots: None

Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Pickguard Inlay: None

Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe

Saddle: Compensated White Tusq

Saddle Radius: 16"

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint

Back Material: FiguredMahogany HPL

Side Material: FiguredMahogany HPL

Back and Side Finish: Satin

Back and Sides Color: None

Back Detail: None

Side Detail: None

Back Purfling/Strip: None

Back Inlay Material: None

Side Inlay Material: None

Bracing Pattern: X-Brace

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Brace Material: Spruce

Brace Size: 5/16"

Heelcap: Black Boltaron

Endpiece: None

Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck Shape: 1941

Neck Taper: Standard Taper

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

Neck Color: Natural

Finish Neck: Hand-Applied

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: Faux Mother-of-Pearl & Faux Abalone

Fingerboard Binding Material: None

Side Dots: White

Headstock Shape: Solid

Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL

Headplate Logo Style: Silver Script Ink

Headplate Binding Material: None

Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

Knob: Oval

Nut Material: White Corian

Case: Softshell

Label: Paper Label w/ Printed Molly Tuttle Signature

Electronics: Yes

Electronics Options: Martin E1

Pleked: true

Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:

• Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
• Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler. 
• Effects:  Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.