Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle Acoustic Guitar Left-Handed w/Molded Hardshell

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Highlights

  • D-14 Fret body size

  • Mahogany back and sides

  • Spruce top with Vintage Sunburst color

  • Authentic 1941 with Standard Taper neck

  • 1 11/16'' fingerboard width at nut

  • Molded Hardshell case

  • Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Medium

• Top

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

• Miscellaneous

  • Case: Molded Hardshell

  • Label: Paper Label w/ Printed Molly Tuttle Signature, Numbered in Sequence w/ No Total

  • Electronics: No

  • Left Handed Availability: True

  • Pleked: True