acoustic · dreadnought
D-18 Molly Tuttle
| Maker | C.F. Martin & Co. |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | acoustic · dreadnought |
| Introduced | 2026 |
| Price | USD 4199 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1833 |
| Status | current |
Molly Tuttle's signature D-18 is modelled on her 1943 original, with rear-shifted Golden Era bracing and a faded sunburst finish at $4,199.
Watch
Sweetwater Soundcheck's overview runs through both Molly Tuttle signature models, the D-X2E and this D-18, one after the other.
Why it matters
It is built to the specification of Molly Tuttle's 1943 D-18, with rear-shifted Golden Era scalloped X-bracing used for extra clarity and focus. The Sitka spruce top and Style 18 mahogany back and sides are traditional dreadnought woods, and the signature details are a moonphase fretboard inlay, a faded sunburst finish and a light-blue vintage hardshell case. It launched at NAMM 2026 and is aimed at flatpickers.
Note
Molly Tuttle's signature D-18, launched at NAMM 2026 and modelled on her 1943 D-18. It uses rear-shifted GE scalloped bracing for extra clarity and focus, aimed squarely at flatpickers.
Specifications
- Sitka spruce top
- Style 18 mahogany back and sides
- rear-shifted Golden Era scalloped X-bracing
- moonphase fretboard inlay
- faded sunburst finish
- light-blue vintage hardshell case
- Scale length: 645 mm (25.4 in)
- Neck shape: Authentic 1941
Before you buy
- Rear-shifted bracing is the main specification choice here, so play one before you commit if you are used to a standard D-18
- $4,199 as of September 2026
- a light-blue vintage hardshell case is included, so no case budget is needed