Short Description:

Dreadnought acoustic guitar featuring a solid spruce top, Brazilian rosewood High-Pressure Laminate back and sides, ebony fingerboard, and open-gear nickel tuners.

What We Think:

Designed in collaboration with the bluegrass powerhouse, the Martin D-X2E Billy Strings signature pairs a solid spruce top with durable Brazilian Rosewood High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) back and sides in a full-sized D-14 fret body. A select hardwood neck features a Modified Low Oval profile and a 25" scale length, topped with an ebony fingerboard decorated with faux abalone long-pattern diamond and square inlays and a White Corian nut. Traditional aesthetics shine through its 28-Style Boltaron rosette, faux tortoise pickguard, open-gear nickel tuners with butterbean knobs, and an ebony belly bridge with a white TUSQ saddle. Clocking in at 4 lbs 9 oz, this road-ready signature dreadnought comes equipped with a protective softshell case.

Manufacturer 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.

Specifications:

Top Material: Spruce

Finish Top: Hand-Applied

Top Color: Natural

Top Inlay Material: None

Top Detail: None

Binding: None

Bridge Material: Ebony

Bridge Style: Modern Belly

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic

Bridge Pin Dots: Black

Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Pickguard Inlay: None

Rosette: 28 Style Boltaron

Saddle: White TUSQ®

Saddle Radius: 16"

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint

Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL

Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL

Back and Side Finish: Satin

Back and Sides Color: None

Back Detail: None

Side Detail: None

Back Purfling/Strip: None

Back Inlay Material: None

Side Inlay Material: None

Bracing Pattern: X-Brace

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Brace Material: Spruce

Brace Size: 5/16"

Endpiece: None

Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: Standard Taper

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

Neck Color: Natural

Finish Neck: Satin

Scale Length: 25"

Number of Frets Total: 20

Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Heelcap: Black Boltaron

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 23/32''

Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond & Squares Long

Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Abalone

Fingerboard Binding Material: None

Side Dots: White

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®

Case: Softshell

Weight: 4lbs 9oz