Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle Acoustic Vintage Sunburst
Inspired by her personal 1943 Martin D-18, the Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle mirrors Molly’s trailblazing blend of virtuosic bluegrass tradition and modern acoustic innovation. This high-power dreadnought's sonic signature starts with a Sitka spruce top and rear-shifted GE scalloped X-bracing. Slightly sweeter sounding than the Adirondack spruce you’d find on most 1940s Martins, this top pairs perfectly with Molly’s dynamic and surgically precise right-hand flatpicking technique. Mahogany back and sides then impart a pleasing warmth and midrange bark with powerful bass and a crisp, firm focus. Take this D-18 to your local bluegrass jam, and you’ll have no trouble at all cutting through the din of acoustic instrumentation! In addition, Molly’s D-18 preserves the vintage feel of its inspiration with an Authentic 1941 genuine mahogany neck and an ebony fingerboard, while the custom moon phase inlays impart a touch of signature style. You also get a slim 1.6875-inch nut width for enhanced flatpicking accuracy, top-shelf open-gear nickel tuners, and a vibrant Vintage Sunburst finish. Fine-tuned to flatpick with the best of them, the Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle honors an all-time bluegrass legend in the making.
- 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