Details

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.

Specifications

OVERVIEW

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Top Material: Spruce
• Back & Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
• Electronics: Martin E1
• Finish Top: Hand-Applied
• Back & Side Finish: Satin
• Scale Length: 25"
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 23/32"
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: Standard Taper

TOP

• Top Color: Natural
• Binding: None
• Top Inlay Material: None
• Top Detail: None
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Rosette: 28 Style Boltaron
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
• Bridge Pin Dots: Black
• Saddle: White Tusq
• Saddle Radius: 16"

BODY

• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Back Purfling/Strip: None
• Heelcap: Black Boltaron
• Endpiece: None
• Endpiece Inlay: None
• Back & Sides Color: None
• Back & Side Detail: None

NECK

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Neck Color: Natural
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Side Dots: White
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond & Squares Long
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Abalone
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None

HEADSTOCK

• Headstock Shape: Solid
• Headplate Material: Ebony
• Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay
• Headplate Binding Material: None
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Knob: Butterbean
• Nut Material: White Corian

MISC

• Case: Softshell
• Label: Paper Label w/Model Name and Pre-Printed Billy Strings Signature
• Pleked: True