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. With a custom nut width that’s slightly wider than his pre-war Martin and a modified low oval satin neck, it offers enhanced comfort and speed, ideal for players who crave agility up and down the neck. 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.

We inspect each and every instrument we ship out for maximum playability. We adjust the action and adjust intonation when needed. If you would like a specific adjustment, just add it to your order notes and we would be happy to adjust to your liking. 

The exact appearance of new instruments vary. These photos may not be of the actual instrument you will be receiving. Actual photos available upon request.

SPECS:

Size: Dreadnought

Top: Spruce

Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony

Bracing: Golden Era Forward-Shifted X

Neck Joint: Dovetail

Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval

Scale Length: 25"

Nut: Bone, 1-23/32"

Saddle: Compensated Bone

Tuners: Nickel Enclosed-Gear

Frets: 20

Bridge Pins: Bone

Inlays: Long Diamond & Square

Binding: Antique White

Purfling: Herringbone

Pickguard: Tortoise

Finish Body: Gloss

Finish Neck: Satin

Martin Hardshell Case Included