Martin D-X2E Billy Strings Electro Acoustic Overview
The Martin D-X2E Billy Strings is a tribute to Billy’s passion for his vintage D-28, delivering an accessible and versatile instrument for fans and players. With a unique 25” scale length and a slimmer nut width, this guitar is designed for ease of play, allowing fast, intricate lines with unmatched comfort. Its Dreadnought shape, paired with a solid spruce top and durable Brazilian rosewood-patterned HPL back and sides, creates a powerful, booming tone that suits both traditional bluegrass and modern acoustic styles.
Classic design details such as nickel open-gear tuners, an ebony fingerboard adorned with faux abalone inlays, and a style 28 rosette give this guitar a timeless aesthetic. Martin E1 electronics with a built-in tuner make it stage-ready, ensuring consistent sound and reliability for live performances or studio sessions. Each guitar also includes a custom paper label featuring Billy’s pre-printed signature and graphic, adding a personal touch that celebrates his groundbreaking approach to blending genres.
Packaged with a rugged hemp softshell case, the D-X2E Billy Strings combines durability and elegance, making it a dependable choice for musicians on the go. This guitar captures Billy’s love for pushing musical boundaries while delivering the exceptional craftsmanship and sound quality that define Martin instruments. It’s not just a guitar—it’s an extension of the creativity and spirit that inspire today’s players.
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top Material:Spruce
- Bracing Pattern; X-Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
- Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Scale Length: 25"
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 23/32"
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond and Square Long
- Back and Side Finish: Satin
- Finish Top: Hand-Applied
- Top Color: Natural
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Saddle: White Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Case: Soft Shell
- Electronics: Martin E-1