Sound Pure's Take
From Martin and Co.
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.
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Finish Top
- Hand-Applied
- Top Color
- Natural
- Top Inlay Material
- None
- Top Detail
- None
- Binding
- None
- Bridge Material
- Ebony
- Bridge Style
- Modern Belly
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2 5/32"
- Bridge Pin Material
- White Plastic
- Bridge Pin Dots
- Black
- Pickguard
- Faux Tortoise
- Pickguard Inlay
- None
- Rosette
- 28 Style Boltaron
- Saddle
- White TUSQ®
- Saddle Radius
- 16"
- Body Size
- D-14 Fret
- Construction
- Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
- Back Material
- Brazilian Rosewood HPL
- Side Material
- Brazilian Rosewood HPL
- Back and Side Finish
- Satin
- Back and Sides Color
- None
- Back Detail
- None
- Side Detail
- None
- Back Purfling/Strip
- None
- Back Inlay Material
- None
- Side Inlay Material
- None
- Bracing Pattern
- X-Brace
- Brace Shape
- Scalloped
- Brace Material
- Spruce
- Brace Size
- 5/16"
- Endpiece
- None
- Endpiece Inlay
- None
- Neck Shape
- Modified Low Oval
- Neck Taper
- Standard Taper
- Neck Material
- Select Hardwood
- Neck Color
- Natural
- Finish Neck
- Satin
- Scale Length
- 25"
- Number of Frets Total
- 20
- Neck Joins Body At
- 14th Fret
- Heelcap
- Black Boltaron
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret
- 2 1/8''
- Fingerboard Width at Nut
- 1 23/32''
- Fingerboard Inlay Style
- Diamond & Squares Long
- Fingerboard Inlay Material
- Faux Abalone
- Fingerboard Binding Material
- None
- Side Dots
- White
- 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®
- Case
- Softshell
- Weight
- 4lbs 9oz
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