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.
Other specifications include:
- 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
