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.
Product Features
- Based on Billy’s Prewar Martin D-28 and Tweaked with a Choice Set of Performance-Focused Appointments
- Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped Bracing Provides a Rich and Resonant Response
- Rosewood High-Pressure Laminate Back and Sides, Patterned with Eye-Catching Brazilian Rosewood Figuring
- 25" Scale Length Supplies Reduced Tension and a More Bend-Friendly Feel
- Easy-Playing Select Hardwood Neck Carved into Martin’s Modified Low Oval Neck Profile
- Slimmed-Down 1.72" Nut Width Keeps the Strings a Bit Closer Together to Facilitate Rapid-Fire Bluegrass Runs
- Ebony Fingerboard Complete with Old-School Diamond and Square Inlays
- Martin E1 Electronics System Ensures Acoustically Authentic Plugged-In Tones Onstage
Attributes
- Color: Natural
- Body Shape: Dreadnought
Technical Specifications
- Type: Acoustic-Electric
- # of Strings: 6
- Body Type: Hollow Body
- Orientation: Right
- Back And Sides Material: High-Pressure Laminate
- Top Material: Spruce
- Body Finish: Satin
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Scale Length: 25"
- # of Frets: 20
- Nut Width: 1.718"
- Features: Pickguard, Signature Model, Solid Top, Fingerboard Inlay
- Neck Radius: 16"
- Nut Material: Corian
- Electronics: Martin E1 Preamp
- Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
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