The "Flatpicker's Dream" Martin? | Molly Tuttle D-18 & D-X2E (Everyone Plays)

The entire staff at The Acoustic Shoppe is taking over the studio for this episode of "Everyone Plays!" We are diving into two of the most anticipated signatures from the 2026 NAMM show: the Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle and the D-X2E Molly Tuttle. Inspired by Molly’s legendary 1943 D-18, these guitars were built for one thing: high-speed, precision flatpicking. What makes these unique? For the first time ever in the X-Series, Martin has included the Authentic 1941 Neck Profile and a narrow 1 11/16" nut width—Molly’s personal preference for speed and comfort. We’ll also be looking at the custom "Moon Phase" fingerboard inlays and the stunning Vintage Sunburst finish that give these guitars their signature "Wayfaring Stranger" look. 🔗Shop the Molly Tuttle Martin Collection - https://theacousticshoppe.com/collect... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👕Get Your TAS Merch!: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collect... 🪕Instruments At TAS -- ⌁Guitars: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collect... ⌁New Arrivals: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collect... ⌁Mandolins: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collect... ⌁Banjos: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collect... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Jonas' First Impressions 01:41 - John's First Impressions 04:27 - Sean's First Impressions 05:38 - Trent's First Impressions 07:17 - Corey's First Impressions 10:18 - What Would You Change? 11:12 - Feel/Playability? 12:24 - Who Is This For? 14:28 - Which Do You Prefer? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌎Follow The Acoustic Shoppe Everywhere! -- Facebook:   / theacousticshoppe   Instagram:   / theacousticshoppe   TikTok:   / theacousticshoppe   TAS Knows People Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1yM0Y64... Our Website: https://www.theacousticshoppe.com/ Reverb: https://reverb.com/shop/the-acoustic-... 🎙️We use Ear Trumpet Labs Microphones for instrument demos - Thank you Ear Trumpet Labs! https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/ 👍Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell icon to stay updated with all things Acoustic Shoppe. Follow us on our journey through the music world, and share your thoughts in the comments below! #BluegrassMusic #AcousticGuitar #GuitarInstrumental #MusicLovers #TheAcousticShoppeReviews