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FROM MARTIN:
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. With rear-shifted X-bracing, the X-brace is positioned farther from the soundhole. This tightens the top, producing a sound with slightly less bass and more treble focus, offering brighter tones and enhanced clarity and responsiveness.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS:
East Indian Rosewood Heastock Overlay with Silver Script Logo
Nickel Open Gear Tuners with Oval Buttons
1 11/16” Bone Nut
Authentic 1941 Profile Genuine Mahogany Neck with Satin Finish Back and 25.4” Scale Length
Neck Thickness .80" at First Fret and 1.07" at Eleventh Fret
Ebony Fingerboard with Mother-of-Pearl Moon Phase Inlays and 16" Radius
20 Medium Frets
Golden Era Belly Bridge with Ebony Bridge Pins and Compensated Bone Saddle
Vintage Sunburst Spruce Top with Genuine Mahogany Back & Sides
Rearward Shifted Scalloped Spruce X Braces
Paper Label with Printed Molly Tuttle Signature, Numbered in Sequence
Weight 4 lb 3 oz
Original 70s Style Blue Molded Hard Shell Case
Serial Number 3029739