Description

The Martin D-X2E Billy Strings takes inspiration from Billy’s love for his pre-war D-28 while offering a more accessible option for fans and players alike. It features the same unique 25” scale length and custom nut width as its high-end counterpart, making it easier to play fast, intricate lines while maintaining a comfortable feel. Built with durable Brazilian rosewood-patterned HPL back and sides and a solid spruce top, this Dreadnought delivers a powerful, booming tone that’s perfect for both traditional and modern acoustic styles. Nickel open gear tuners, an ebony fingerboard with faux abalone inlay, and a style 28 rosette add a classic touch, while Martin E1 electronics and a built-in tuner ensure it’s ready for the stage. Complete with a hemp softshell case, the D-X2E Billy Strings is a rugged, reliable instrument that reflects his passion for pushing boundaries and blending genres. Each guitar features a custom paper label with Billy’s pre-printed signature and graphic.

• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back and Sides: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
• Neck: Select Hardwood
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 23/32”
• Scale Length: 25″
• Fingerboard and Bridge: Ebony
• Finish Top: Hand-Applied
• Top Color: Natural
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32″
• Saddle Radius: 16″
• Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
• Bridge Pin Dots: Black
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Rosette: 28 Style Boltaron
• Saddle: White Tusq
• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
• Back and Side Finish: Satin
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16″
• Heelcap: Black Boltaron
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: Standard Taper
• Neck Color: Natural
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8”
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond & Squares Long Faux Abalone
• Side Dots: White
• Headstock Shape: Solid
• Headplate Material: Ebony
• Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Knob: Butterbean
• Nut: White Corian
• Label: Paper Label w/Model Name and Pre-Printed Billy Strings Signature
• Electronics: Martin E1
• Left Handed Availability: Yes, Would Need to be Special Ordered
• Pleked: Yes
• Case: Softshell