C.F. Martin & Co D 18 MOLLYTUTTLE
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The essentials to know about the Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle guitar
The essentials to know about the Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle guitar
- A tribute to a bluegrass icon: inspired by Molly Tuttle’s 1943 D-18, with exclusive vintage details.
- Forward-shifted scalloped bracing: greater responsiveness, air and projection for flatpicking.
- Narrow nut favored by flatpickers: 43 mm / 1.69" for a fast, precise picking hand.
- Solid woods: solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides for a warm, articulate tone.
Manufacturer Information
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Essential Information About the Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle Guitar
- Tribute to a Bluegrass Icon: inspired by Molly Tuttle's 1943 D-18, featuring exclusive vintage details.
- Rear-Shifted Scalloped Bracing: increased responsiveness, airiness, and projection for flatpicking.
- Narrow Nut Favored by Flatpickers: 43 mm / 1.69" for fast and precise right-hand playing.
- Solid Woods: solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides for a warm and articulate tone.
In the Tradition of the Legendary D-18
This D-18 Molly Tuttle follows the great Martin tradition: an all-solid dreadnought with period attributes, designed for stage and studio. It captures the spirit of the 1940s models, featuring an authentic neck profile and bracing voicing crafted to recreate the feel and response of vintage D-18s.
For Whom and Which Styles?
Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, this dreadnought excels in bluegrass, folk, country, and Americana. The narrow nut facilitates fast and precise flatpicking runs, while remaining versatile enough for strumming accompaniment and dynamic fingerstyle playing.
Sound Characteristics
The solid spruce top delivers attack, clarity, and dynamics, while the solid mahogany back and sides provide woody mids, tight lows, and a singing treble. The rear-shifted scalloped bracing frees up the lower bout, enhancing projection, openness, and sustain. The dreadnought body offers generous volume and excellent mix presence, ideal for supporting an acoustic band.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve and optimize your D-18: a 14-fret dreadnought hard case for perfect protection, a set of phosphor bronze acoustic strings, gauge 12-54 for an ideal balance between comfort and projection, and a soundhole humidifier to stabilize the instrument's humidity.
Technical specifications
| Category | Steel String Shaped Body | Format | Dreadnought |
| Top | solid spruce | Bridge | pin-style acoustic |
| Back and sides | solid mahogany | Tuners | 3+3 |
| Bracing | scalloped X, rear-shifted | Strap button | at the bottom of the body |
| Profile | authentic 1940s | Signature model | Molly Tuttle |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Construction | all-solid |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle suitable for bluegrass?
Its dreadnought body shape, solid spruce top, and solid mahogany back provide the volume and attack sought after in bluegrass. The 43 mm nut width favors fast and precise flatpicking.
What sound does solid mahogany bring to this dreadnought?
The solid mahogany back and sides produce woody midtones, tight lows, and a singing treble.
What is the effect of the scalloped X bracing shifted towards the back?
The scalloped X bracing shifted towards the back frees up the top in the lower bout. This design enhances projection and sound openness. Sustain is also increased.
What is the nut width of the D-18 Molly Tuttle?
The nut width is 43 mm, or 1.69 inches. This size suits a flatpicking-oriented playing style.
What strings and case are recommended for this Martin?
A set of 12-54 gauge phosphor bronze acoustic strings is recommended. A 14-fret dreadnought hard case and a soundhole humidifier help protect the instrument and stabilize its humidity level.
