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.

General
Series:
Martin Custom Signature Editions
Country of Manufacture:
Made in the USA
Product Color:
Natural
Case Type:
Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup:
E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)
Body
Body Shape:
D-14 Fret
Body Material:
East Indian Rosewood
Body Finish:
Gloss
Top Material:
Spruce
Bracing Material:
Spruce
Bracing Pattern:
5/16" Golden Era Scalloped Forward Shifted X Brace
Body Binding:
Antique White
Rosette:
Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Purfling:
Zig-Zag
Neck
Neck Material:
Genuine Mahogany
Neck Finish:
Satin
Neck Tint/Color:
Dark Mahogany
Neck Shape:
Modified Low Oval w/Standard Taper
Fingerboard Material:
Ebony
Headstock Veneer:
East Indian Rosewood
Nut Material:
Bone
Nut Width:
1.71875"
Fingerboard Radius:
16"
Scale Length:
25"
Number of Frets:
20 Frets
Neck Joint:
Dovetail Neck Joint
Fingerboard Inlay:
Abalone Diamond and Square Long
Inlay Shape:
Diamonds
Side Marker Inlay:
White
Headstock Inlay/Decal:
Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay
Neck Binding:
None
Hardware
Hardware Color:
Nickel
Bridge:
Ebony Modern Belly w/Drop in Saddle
Tuning Machines:
Nickel Enclosed Gear
Saddle:
Compensated Bone
Pickguard:
Faux Tortoise
Bridge Pins:
Bone w/Black Plastic Dots

All instruments are setup and inspected before shipping. We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.