The Martin D-X2E Billy Strings takes the spirit of Billy’s legendary D-28 and drops it into a seriously gig-ready, no-nonsense acoustic-electric that’s built to be played hard and often. It’s got the look, feel, and attitude of a classic Martin dreadnought, but with modern materials and features that make it perfect for the stage, the jam circle, or the couch.
A solid spruce top delivers the punch, clarity, and headroom you expect from a Martin, while the Brazilian rosewood–patterned HPL back and sides keep things consistent, durable, and road-tough without sacrificing that big dreadnought low end and projection. Scalloped bracing helps the guitar breathe and move air, giving you plenty of volume whether you’re flatpicking bluegrass runs or laying down big rhythm chords.
One of the standout features is the slightly shorter 25" scale length, which gives the D-X2E a slinkier feel and makes bends, quick runs, and long sets a little easier on the hands. The Modified Low Oval neck with a satin finish feels fast and broken-in right out of the case, and the ebony fingerboard keeps everything smooth and precise up the neck.
Finish it off with nickel open-gear tuners, an ebony bridge, tasteful Style 28 appointments, and Martin’s E1 electronics, and you’ve got a stage-ready workhorse that still carries plenty of vintage Martin vibe. Whether you’re chasing Billy-style fire or just want a dependable dreadnought that sounds great plugged in or unplugged, this one’s ready to go.
Specs:
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Body Shape: D-X2E Billy Strings Dreadnought
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Top Wood: Solid Spruce
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Back & Sides: Brazilian Rosewood Pattern HPL
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Top Finish: Satin
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Color: Natural
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Bracing: X-bracing
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Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
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Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
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Neck Finish: Satin
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Fingerboard Material: Ebony
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Fingerboard Radius: 16"
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Fingerboard Inlays: Diamonds
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Number of Frets: 20
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Scale Length: 25"
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Nut Width: 1.718"
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Nut Material: White Corian
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Saddle Material: White TUSQ
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Bridge Material: Ebony
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Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
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Electronics: Martin E1 Preamp
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Weight: 4lbs 10oz
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Case: Softshell Case
