MOLLY TUTTLE | Molly Tuttle has always chased the sound, feel, and freedom that a great acoustic guitar can unlock. Now, her journey comes full circle with two new signature Martin guitars—each designed to reflect her style, her story, and her vintage inspiration. The D-18 Molly Tuttle channels the punch, clarity, and fast-playing feel of her beloved 1943 D-18, while the D-X2E Molly Tuttle brings those same artist-driven details into a durable, more accessible X Series build. Paired with her moon-phase signature strap, this collection celebrates Molly’s individuality, her roots, and the players who connect with her music.
D-X2E & D-28 Billy Strings
D-18 Molly Tuttle
- Inspired by Molly’s 1943 D-18
- Rear-shifted GE scalloped X-bracing
- Authentic 1940s neck profile
- Slim 1 11/16" nut width
- Gloss spruce top in vintage sunburst
- Solid mahogany back & sides
- Moon phase fingerboard inlays
- Open-gear tuners with oval buttons
- Silver Martin script logo
- Light blue molded hardshell case
D-X2E Molly Tuttle
- Inspired by Molly's 1943 D-18
- Scalloped X-bracing
- First X Series model with 1940s neck profile
- Slim 1 11/16" nut width
- Satin spruce top in vintage sunburst
- Figured mahogany HPL back & sides
- Moon phase fingerboard inlays
- Open-gear tuners with oval buttons
- Martin E1 electronics with tuner
- Softshell case included
In Her Own Words: Molly on Sound, Style & Signature Martins
Shot in Nashville, this intimate video brings Molly Tuttle’s story to the forefront. She walks through her lifelong connection to Martin guitars—from saving up for her very first one to discovering her vintage 1943 D-18 that inspired these new signature models. Molly shares why certain specs mattered, how each guitar supports her songwriting and flatpicking, and what it feels like to see her name on a Martin. Along the way, she performs, reflects, and talks about designing instruments that help her—and others—create with confidence.
About Molly Tuttle
Molly Tuttle is one of today’s most exciting voices in roots music—an inventive flatpicker, acclaimed songwriter, and bandleader pushing acoustic guitar into new territory. With back-to-back GRAMMY®-winning albums with her band Golden Highway and several additional nominations, she has emerged as a true generational talent. Her latest solo record, So Long Little Miss Sunshine, blends pop, rock, country, and bluegrass to showcase her evolving artistry. A two-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year—and the first woman ever to receive the award—Molly continues to break barriers, inspire players, and redefine what acoustic music can be.