Malibu Music is proud to be an authorized Martin Marquis level dealer! We are excited to be your premier source for Martin guitars and accessories and each guitar undergoes an extensive inspection and setup prior to shipping. Do not hesitate to ask us any questions and we can’t wait to help you find your dream Martin! From Martin: Inspired by Billy Strings’ 1940 D-28, this signature model blends pre-war style with modern playability, featuring a custom 25" scale length and nut width—built for speed, tone, and bluegrass brilliance. 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 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. 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. Highlights D-14 Fret body size East Indian Rosewood back and sides Spruce top with Antique Toner top color Modified Low Oval neck with Standard Taper 1 23/32'' fingerboard width at nut Hardshell case Specifications: Top Material: Spruce Finish Top: Gloss Top Color: Antique Toner Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone Top Detail: None Binding: Antique White Bridge Material: Ebony Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32" Bridge Pin Material: Bone Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic Pickguard: Faux Tortoise Pickguard Inlay: None Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe Saddle: Compensated Bone Saddle Radius: 16" Body Body Size: D-14 Fret Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint Back Material: East Indian Rosewood Side Material: East Indian Rosewood Back and Side Finish: Gloss Back and Sides Color: Natural Back Detail: None Side Detail: None Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe Side Inlay Material: None Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped Brace Material: Spruce Brace Size: 5/16" Heelcap: Antique White Endpiece: Antique White Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe Neck Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Neck Taper: Standard Taper Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany Neck Color: Dark Mahogany Finish Neck: Satin Scale Length: 25" Number of Frets Total: 20 Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8'' Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 23/32'' Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond and Square Long Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone Fingerboard Binding Material: None Side Dots: White Headstock Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay Headplate Binding Material: None Tuning Machines: Nickel Enclosed Gear Knob: Butterbean Nut Material: Bone Misc Case: Hardshell Label: Paper Label w/Model Name and Pre-Printed Billy Strings Signature Electronics: None Left Handed Availability: true Pleked: true Serial: 3053639 Weight: 4lbs 10oz