The Interstellar Tone Traveler recognizes Molly Tuttle as one of the most gifted acoustic guitarists to emerge in a generation — a flatpicking champion whose speed, musicality, and genre-defying artistry have earned her a place among the most celebrated players in the acoustic universe. The D-X2E Molly Tuttle Signature tells her story in every detail, drawing inspiration from her beloved 1943 D-18 and translating the feel, character, and personality of that irreplaceable vintage instrument into an accessible X Series package built for the road. The Vintage Sunburst satin top is warm and quietly radiant, and the figured mahogany HPL back and sides bring a visual richness to the platform that standard HPL doesn't attempt — a nod to the figured mahogany character of the vintage instrument that inspired the whole design. Scalloped X-bracing over a solid spruce top delivers clear, articulate tone with the presence and note separation that Molly's intricate playing demands, while the Old Style 18 multi-stripe rosette connects the instrument unmistakably to the D-18 tradition at its heart.

What makes this signature model genuinely personal is in the details that only Molly could have brought to it. The moon phase fingerboard inlays — rendered in faux MOP and faux abalone — are among the most distinctive and imaginative inlay designs found anywhere in Martin's catalog, tracing the lunar cycle up the ebony fingerboard with a quiet, cosmic poetry that suits the Interstellar narrative perfectly. The 1941 neck profile, making its X Series debut here for the first time, delivers the comfortable, vintage-shaped feel of the early 1940s golden era — rounded, full, and natural in the hand — at a 1 11/16" nut width tailored to Molly's preference. Custom oval tuner buttons on nickel open-gear tuners add another personal visual touch, and Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner make the jump to stage effortless. Two signature Martins in the catalog, two extraordinary artists, two completely different personalities — the Interstellar Tone Traveler is proud to carry both.

Top: Spruce 
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Vintage Sunburst 
Top Inlay: 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: Figured Mahogany  HPL
Side Material: Figured Mahogany HPL
Body Finish: Satin
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce 
Brace SIze: 5/16"
Heel Cap: Black Boltaron
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Shape: 1941
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Natural 
Neck Finish: Hand Applied 
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joins Body: 14 Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Inlay Style: Moon Phase Design
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux MOP & Faux Abalone
Fingerboard Binding: None
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
Electronics: Martin E1 
Case: Martin Signature Gig Bag