Martin D-X2E Molly Tuttle Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Soft Case)

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This Martin D-X2E captures Molly Tuttle's virtuosic bluegrass style for a great price! It hosts an ebony fretboard and figured mahogany HPL back and sides.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
Mahogany back and sides Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
Solid spruce top Punchy, articulate and warm sound
Standard scalloped X bracing Top vibrates freely; remains stable

The Martin D-X2E Molly Tuttle makes signature artist features more accessible than ever. Designed in collaboration with Molly and inspired by her vintage 1943 D-18, this model brings together classic design elements with modern durability, creating a guitar that feels both familiar and fresh. One of its standout features is the 1 11/16" nut width paired with a fast-playing 1940s neck profile with a standard taper -- offered here for the first time in the X Series -- which gives players a comfortable, vintage-inspired feel across the neck.


Learn more about Molly Tuttle's signature Martin models in our exclusive video shot at the old Martin factory:


The Dreadnought body combines a solid spruce top with figured mahogany HPL back and sides. Spruce provides clarity and dynamic range, while HPL adds stability and resilience, making this guitar a perfect choice for musicians who travel or face changing climates. Scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and projection, ensuring the guitar responds beautifully whether delicately strummed or driven by fiery flatpicking. The vintage sunburst top adds visual warmth, making it stand out while echoing Molly's own love of vintage style.

Custom details tie this guitar directly to Molly's artistry. Nickel open gear tuners with oval buttons, an ebony fingerboard and bridge, and her signature moon phase inlays give it a unique personality while maintaining Martin's timeless aesthetic.

With Martin E1 electronics for reliable stage performance, read more a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, the D-X2E Molly Tuttle is as practical as it is inspiring. It's a guitar designed for players who admire Molly's fearless approach to music and want to bring a touch of her style and specs into their own journey--proof that signature artistry can live at every level of Martin's lineup.

Features:

- Designed in collaboration with Molly
- Inspired by her vintage 1943 D-18
- Classic design with modern durability
- Solid Spruce top with Figured Mahogany HPL body
- Scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and projection
- Select Hardwood neck with Ebony fretboard
- 1 11/16" nut width paired with a fast-playing 1940s neck profile
- Built-In Martin E1 electronics
- Softshell case included
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Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: Figured Mahogany HPL
Side Material: Figured Mahogany HPL
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: 1941 Style
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
Back and Side Finish: N
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Vintage Sunburst
Finish Neck: Hand-Applied
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Case: Softshell
Electronics: Martin E1
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light MA540T

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Base Item

  • Shipping Weight: 12 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 20 x 8 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11DX2EMOLLYTUTTLE

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 610-759-2837
Web: https://www.martinguitar.com/contact-us

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