Martin D-X2E Molly Tuttle Acoustic Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Select Hardwood Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Vintage Sunburst

The Martin X Series D-X2E Molly Tuttle Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst offers guitarists a road-ready version of her signature Martin model, drawing direct inspiration from a beautifully preserved 1943 D-18. Available at Sadek Music, this acoustic-electric guitar combines classic Martin tone with modern durability and performance features. It starts with a premium Sitka spruce top paired with figured mahogany HPL back and sides, reinforced with scalloped X-bracing. The result is a deep, powerful voice with strong projection and a rich tonal foundation, ideal for bluegrass flatpickers, country strummers, and any player seeking authentic Martin dreadnought character. A select hardwood neck with a vintage-inspired 1941-style profile and slim 1.6875-inch nut width delivers a comfortable, familiar playing feel similar to Molly Tuttle’s own instrument. The ebony fingerboard features custom moon phase inlays, adding a distinctive signature aesthetic. Equipped with nickel open-gear tuning machines and Martin E1 electronics, the D-X2E is built for reliable stage and studio performance. The Martin D-X2E Molly Tuttle stands as a versatile, gig-ready workhorse that blends heritage-inspired design with modern functionality — available now at Sadek Music

Molly Tuttle: reinventing bluegrass for the 21st century
No discussion of modern bluegrass greats is complete without Molly Tuttle. In 2017, at the age of 24, Molly became the first woman to win the IBMA’s prestigious Guitar Player of the Year award. In 2018, she won it again. Her prowess as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter has only grown since then, earning Molly two Grammys, five Grammy nominations, and universal acclaim throughout the world of bluegrass and modern Americana music. Throughout her flatpicking career, a Martin dreadnought has always sat by her side, with the D-X2E Molly Tuttle representing a more accessible iteration of her signature D-18.

Setting the Standard for Steel Strings Everywhere

If there were such a thing as a “standard” acoustic guitar shape, it would undoubtedly be the dreadnought. It’s Martin’s most iconic model and a key component to the cannon-like projection and booming bass response that has defined the Nazareth sound since the D-18 and D-28 appeared in the early 1930s — and even earlier if you count Martin’s “Ditson” models! Available at Sadek Music, whether you’re a flatpicking bluegrass phenom or a singer-songwriter strummer, a Martin dreadnought delivers a lifetime of superior steel-string tone, power, and legendary playability.

Plug in Courtesy of Martin E1 Electronics

Onboard Martin E1 electronics let you quickly connect to your favorite acoustic amplifier, recording interface, or house PA system when performing live. Available at Sadek Music, this system is designed to deliver natural acoustic tone with reliable, stage-ready performance. Musicians appreciate the E1 system for its clear tone, strong output, and useful phase-reverse control, which helps maintain a clean sound and reduce unwanted feedback when playing in tight performance spaces or near monitors. The phase-reverse feature is especially helpful for controlling resonance issues during live sets. In addition, the E1 system includes a built-in tuner, allowing players to tune up quickly and accurately without needing to unplug. Whether on stage, in the studio, or practicing at home, tuning breaks become fast and effortless. With this onboard electronics system, the Martin D-X2E Molly Tuttle Acoustic-Electric Guitar is fully equipped for versatile performance in any setting — available now at Sadek Music.

Martin D-X2E Molly Tuttle Features:

• X Series iteration of Molly’s signature Martin, inspired by her personal 1943 Martin D-18
• Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing offers a powerful tone with a full, sweet timbre
• Figured mahogany HPL back and sides provide crisp clarity and warmth
• Select hardwood neck in an Authentic 1941 profile to ensure a vintage-accurate feel
• Ebony fingerboard loaded with customized moon phase inlays
• Rock-solid nickel open-gear tuning machines
• Slick satin finish in a stylish Vintage Sunburst stain
• Road-proven Martin E1 electronics
• Slim 1.6875-in. nut width provides rapid-fire flatpickers a tighter string spacing with superior precision

Tech Specs

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:D-X2E
• Top Wood:Spruce
• Top Finish:Satin
• Color:Vintage Sunburst
• Body Bracing:X-bracing
• Neck Wood:Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape:1941 Style
• Radius:16"
• Fingerboard Material:Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay:Moons
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:25.4"
• Scale Length Type:Standard-scale
• Nut Width:1.6875"
• Nut Material:White Corian
• Saddle Material:White Tusq
• Bridge Material:Ebony
• Tuning Machines:Nickel Open Gear
• Electronics:Martin Eq
• Strings:Martin MA540T, .012-.054
• Case/Gig Bag:Softshell Case