*THIS IS A PRE ORDER LISTING: This guitar is estimated to ship around May*
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.
Features:
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Finish Top: Hand-Applied
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 25"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 23/32''
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Electronics: Yes
Electronics Options: Martin E1
Top Color: Natural
Bridge Style: Modern Belly
Binding: None
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: None
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: None
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Bridge Pin Dots: Black
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: White Tusq
Rosette: 28 Style Boltaron
Saddle Radius: 16"
Brace Material: Spruce
Back and Sides Color: None
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Heelcap: Black Boltaron
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Natural
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond & Squares Long
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Headplate Material: Ebony
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay
Nut Material: White Corian
Headplate Binding Material: None
Case: Softshell
<p>*THIS IS A PRE ORDER LISTING: This guitar is estimated to ship around May*</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<p>Body Size: D-14 Fret<br />Finish Top: Hand-Applied<br />Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint<br />Back and Side Finish: Satin<br />Bracing Pattern: X-Brace<br />Scale Length: 25"<br />Brace Shape: Scalloped<br />Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 23/32''<br />Top Material: Spruce<br />Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval<br />Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL<br />Neck Taper: Standard Taper<br />Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL<br />Electronics: Yes<br />Electronics Options: Martin E1<br />Top Color: Natural<br />Bridge Style: Modern Belly<br />Binding: None<br />Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"<br />Top Inlay Material: None<br />Bridge Material: Ebony<br />Top Detail: None<br />Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic<br />Pickguard: Faux Tortoise<br />Bridge Pin Dots: Black<br />Pickguard Inlay: None<br />Saddle: White Tusq<br />Rosette: 28 Style Boltaron<br />Saddle Radius: 16"<br />Brace Material: Spruce<br />Back and Sides Color: None<br />Brace Size: 5/16"<br />Back Detail: None<br />Back Purfling/Strip: None<br />Back Inlay Material: None<br />Heelcap: Black Boltaron<br />Side Detail: None<br />Endpiece: None<br />Side Inlay Material: None<br />Endpiece Inlay: None<br />Neck Material: Select Hardwood<br />Fingerboard Material: Ebony<br />Finish Neck: Satin<br />Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''<br />Neck Color: Natural<br />Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond & Squares Long<br />Number of Frets Total: 20<br />Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Abalone<br />Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret<br />Fingerboard Binding Material: None<br />Side Dots: White<br />Headstock Shape: Solid<br />Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear<br />Headplate Material: Ebony<br />Knob: Butterbean<br />Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay<br />Nut Material: White Corian<br />Headplate Binding Material: None<br />Case: Softshell</p>