Inspired by Billy Strings’ prized 1940 D-28, the Martin D-28 Billy Strings brings a modern twist to a classic pre-war design, incorporating features tailored to Billy’s electrifying playing style. This signature Dreadnought showcases a unique 25” scale length, reducing string tension for fast, intricate playing and expressive bends – perfectly suited for Billy’s rapid-fire licks. With a slightly slimmer nut width and modified low oval satin neck, it offers enhanced comfort and speed, ideal for players who crave agility up and down the neck!

The solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and spruce top deliver a full, resonant tone with rich bass, while the bold herringbone trim, antique toner, and antique white binding add vintage flair. Nickel enclosed gear tuners, exclusive to Martin, and an ebony fingerboard with abalone diamond and square inlay round out the guitar’s looks and performance. It’s an ideal balance of traditional craftsmanship and modern playability, much like Billy’s genre-defying style. Each guitar features a custom paper label with his pre-printed signature and graphic.

  • Acoustic-Electric Guitar
  • 14th Fret Neck/Body Joint
  • Spruce Top 
  • Golden Era Scalloped Forward Shifted X-Bracing 
  • East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides 
  • Genuine Mahogany Neck with Modified Low Oval Profile 
  • Ebony Fretboard and Bridge
  • 25" Scale Length
  • 1-23/32" Nut Width
  • Diamond and Square Long Pattern Fretboard Inlays
  • Compensated Bone Saddle
  • Nickel Enclosed Gear Tuners
  • 4 lbs, 5 oz.
  • .810" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • .890" Neck Thickness at 9th Fret

Includes: Hardshell Case and Paperwork

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Billy Strings Signature D-28
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Pickup
  • None
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Series
Back Material
  • Rosewood
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Scale Length
  • 25"
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Tan
  • Natural
Model Family
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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