Martin X-Series D-X2E Billy Strings Dreadnought - Spruce Top with Brazilian Rosewood-patterned HPL Back and Sides

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D-X2E Billy Strings

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.

 

Overview:

• 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

 

Miscellaneous:

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

Model:	DX2EBILLYSTRINGS
Manufacturer:	Martin