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. 

Specs:

• Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium
  
• Body Size: D-14 Fret
  
• Finish Top: Gloss
  
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
  
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
  
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace, GE Scalloped
  
• Scale Length: 25"
  
• Top Material: Solid Spruce
  
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval with Standard Taper
  
• Back & Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
  
• Top Color: Antique Toner
  
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
  
• Binding: Antique White
  
• Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
  
• Bridge Material: Ebony
  
• Bridge Pin Material: Bone with Black Plastic dots
  
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
  
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
  
• Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
  
• Saddle Radius: 16"
  
• Brace Material: 5/16" Spruce
  
• Back and Sides Color: Natural
  
• Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag
  
• Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
  
• Heelcap: Antique White
  
• Endpiece: Antique White
  
• Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
  
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
  
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  
• Finish Neck: Satin
  
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
  
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
  
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond and Square Long
  
• Number of Frets Total: 20
  
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
  
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
  
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
  
• Side Dots: White
  
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Enclosed Gear with Butterbean knobs
  
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
  
• Nut Material: Bone
  
• Case: Hardshell
  
• Pleked: Yes