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. Wood grain may vary from product photos shown. Specifications OVERVIEW Body Size: D-14 Fret Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint Bracing Pattern: X-Brace Brace Shape: Scalloped Top Material: Spruce Back & Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL Electronics: Martin E1 Finish Top: Hand-Applied Back & Side Finish: Satin Scale Length: 25" Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 23/32" Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Neck Taper: Standard Taper TOP Top Color: Natural Binding: None Top Inlay Material: None Top Detail: None Pickguard: Faux Tortoise Pickguard Inlay: None Rosette: 28 Style Boltaron Bridge Style: Modern Belly Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32" Bridge Material: Ebony Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic Bridge Pin Dots: Black Saddle: White Tusq Saddle Radius: 16" BODY Brace Material: Spruce Brace Size: 5/16" Back Purfling/Strip: None Heelcap: Black Boltaron Endpiece: None Endpiece Inlay: None Back & Sides Color: None Back & Side Detail: None NECK Neck Material: Select Hardwood Finish Neck: Satin Neck Color: Natural Number of Frets Total: 20 Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret Side Dots: White Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8" Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond & Squares Long Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Abalone Fingerboard Binding Material: None HEADSTOCK Headstock Shape: Solid Headplate Material: Ebony Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay Headplate Binding Material: None Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear Knob: Butterbean Nut Material: White Corian MISC Case: Softshell Label: Paper Label w/Model Name and Pre-Printed Billy Strings Signature Pleked: True
