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.

General

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Finish Top: Hand-Applied
• Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
• Back and Side Finish: Satin
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Scale Length: 25"
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 23/32''
• Top Material: Spruce
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
• Neck Taper: Standard Taper
• Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
• Electronics: Yes
• Electronics Options: Martin E1

Top

• Top Color: Natural
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly
• Binding: None
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Top Inlay Material: None
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Top Detail: None
• Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Bridge Pin Dots: Black
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Saddle: White Tusq
• Rosette: 28 Style Boltaron
• Saddle Radius: 16"

Body

• Brace Material: Spruce
• Back and Sides Color: None
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Back Detail: None
• Back Purfling/Strip: None
• Back Inlay Material: None
• Heelcap: Black Boltaron
• Side Detail: None
• Endpiece: None
• Side Inlay Material: None
• Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
• Neck Color: Natural
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond & Squares Long
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Abalone
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
• Side Dots: White

Headstock

• Headstock Shape: Solid
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Headplate Material: Ebony
• Knob: Butterbean
• Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay
• Nut Material: White Corian
• Headplate Binding Material: None

Misc

• Case: Softshell
• Left Handed Availability: true
• Label: Paper Label w/Model Name and Pre-Printed Billy Strings Signature
• Pleked: true

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Martin. This D-X2E is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty.

note: The photos above may not be of the exact guitar you'll receive. The serial number may differ but specs will all be the same. Please feel free to get in touch with us for an in-hand description.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.