Molly Tuttle

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Lindsay Lou at the Bluegrass Women sessions
How Lindsay Lou, Molly Tuttle and an all-star cast united to uncover the women behind bluegrass’ biggest songs

By Cheri Amour Published

After discovering women had written many of the standards she’d grown up singing, Lindsay Lou went digging into history. What she found inspired a four-day Nashville session – and a record designed to put the mothers of bluegrass back in the room

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8 signature guitars that deserve your attention – including models from Fatoumata Diawara, Susan Tedeschi, St. Vincent, Yvette Young, and more

By Daryl Robertson Published

From unique SGs to metal monsters and updated classics, these signature guitars cover all the bases

Electric Guitars
Molly Tuttle with her D-X2E signature acoustic guitar
It’s a dream come true as Molly Tuttle gets two signature Martin acoustics

By Phil Weller Published

While the premium model is inspired by her treasured 1943 D-18, she's also bringing the 1940s neck profile to the X-Series for the first time

Acoustic Guitars
Tommy Emmanuel closes his eyes and goes for it onstage with his trusty Maton acoustic.
Tommy Emmanuel names the emerging players who are flying the flag for a new era of Americana and bluegrass

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Asked for his guitarist of the year, the Aussie maestro replied with the names of four players who are lifting us all out of our "comfort zones"

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Molly Tuttle photographed with her custom Martin acoustic guitar against a blue-gray background.
Molly Tuttle on her new kick-ass band, her jaw-dropping custom Martin – and why she’s taking her sound beyond bluegrass

By David Mead Published

With a diverse new album full of amazing playing, there are changes afoot for the Grammy Award-winning acoustic-guitar virtuoso as she takes a few steps away from her bluegrass roots

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Molly Tuttle performs onstage during Day 6 at Summerfest 2025 at Henry Maier Festival Park on June 28, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Molly Tuttle reminisces on her first Martin – and how it ended up in Arizona's Musical Instrument Museum

By Janelle Borg Published

The bluegrass and Americana phenom looks back on her long-term love affair with Martin

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Molly Tuttle playing acoustic guitar on stage, with a drum kit in the background
Molly Tuttle reveals her surprising guitar pick of choice which has helped shape her distinct bluegrass sound

By Janelle Borg Published

The bluegrass virtuoso on why plectrum thickness matters – and her top tips for mastering improvisation

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Duane Eddy
Albert Lee, Joe Bonamassa and Vince Gill on the life and legacy of Duane Eddy

By Bill DeMain Published

He was the most successful instrumentalist of the rock age. We went along to last month’s all-star Nashville tribute show to learn first-hand about the Titan of Twang – from those who were inspired by him and those who were there

Concert, Gigs & Tours
A portrait of Molly Tuttle wearing a patterned shirt, holding a Pre-War dreadnought
Molly Tuttle on bluegrass inclusivity and her search of speed, feel and acoustic guitar virtuosity

By Jenna Scaramanga Published

One of bluegrass's most gifted guitarists, Tuttle checks in to discuss the evolution of her style, and why it pays to subvert received wisdom and practice flat-out as fast as you can go

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Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway performs during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024 at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 27, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Bluegrass virtuoso Molly Tuttle on the differences between metal and bluegrass shredding

By Janelle Borg Published

Tuttle also shares the key technique that aspiring bluegrass guitar players need to master before they get on a stage

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