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Specimen 025

D-18 Molly Tuttle

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

Watch

YouTube video Sweetwater Soundcheck · 2026-01 — overview of the Molly Tuttle D-X2E and D-18 signatures
MakerC.F. Martin & Co.
OriginUnited States
Typeacoustic · dreadnought
Introduced2026
PriceUSD 4199 (2026-09)
Maker founded1833
Statuscurrent
Catalogue no.025

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