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Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle Acoustic Guitar
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The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
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Product Description
The Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle was inspired by one of Molly’s most prized possessions: her 1943 D-18. Known for its punchy midrange, articulate highs, and balance across the strings, the original guitar became a central part of Molly’s sound and songwriting. To bring that same magic to a new generation, Martin carefully re-created key vintage features that bluegrass players covet — including a 1 11/16" nut width for fast flatpicking and rear - shifted scalloped bracing for a brighter, more responsive voice with clear note separation.
The body is all classic Martin D-18: a solid spruce top finished in vintage sunburst paired with solid mahogany back and sides. Together, they deliver warmth, clarity, and projection that cut beautifully through an ensemble or stand strong on their own. Ebony is used for the bridge and fingerboard, enhancing tonal richness, while the neck is shaped with an authentic 1940s profile that captures the feel of Molly’s treasured wartime guitar.
Visually, the guitar reflects Molly’s personal touches. The fingerboard is adorned with custom moon phase inlays, a celestial motif that mirrors her artistry and individuality. A silver Martin script logo decorates the headstock, and custom oval tuner buttons provide a distinctive vintage-inspired twist. The guitar arrives in a light blue moulded hardshell case — an iconic style Martin first used in the 1970s that has since become a nostalgic favourite among players and collectors.
The D-18 Molly Tuttle is more than just another take on a classic — it’s an artist model that represents the voice and vision of one of today’s most important musicians. Whether you’re a flatpicker chasing clarity, a songwriter seeking balance, or simply a fan of Molly’s groundbreaking sound, this guitar delivers. And for those looking to match her aesthetic on stage, Martin also offers the Molly Tuttle Signature Strap, crafted in black vegan leather and embossed with her moon-phase motif for a bold finishing touch.
Specifications
Body
- Body Size: Dreadnought 14 Fret
- Top Material: Spruce
- Bracing Pattern: Rearward Shifted X Brace
- Brace Shape: GE Scalloped
- Back Material: Mahogany
- Side Material: Mahogany
- Finish: Gloss
Neck
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Authentic 1941
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Number of Frets: Total 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Moon Phase Design
- Neck Finish: Satin
Hardware
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Bridge: Ebony
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
Miscellaneous
- Case: Moulded Hardshell
- Strings: Authentic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium
