Martin - D-X2E Billy Strings Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric
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.
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Full-bodied dreadnought voice with responsive action and reliable tuning stability
Light gauge strings let the bracing shine. Play daily - the top opens beautifully.
Martin has been defining what an acoustic guitar should sound like since 1833 - that's nearly 200 years of building wisdom refined into every brace, every joint, and every curve of wood in this instrument. The signature Martin voice - balanced, warm, and effortlessly authoritative - is immediately recognizable whether you hear it on a Nashville recording, a folk festival stage, or a living room couch. These guitars are built to last generations, and they reward that longevity by actually sounding better with age - the solid wood tops vibrate and mature over years of playing, developing a complexity and richness that new guitars simply cannot match. Owning a Martin isn't buying a guitar; it's beginning a musical relationship that deepens year after year.
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D-X2E Billy Strings
The Martin D-X2E Billy Strings 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 |
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| Recommended Strings | Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
Misc |
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| Case | Softshell |
| Left Handed Availability | true |
| Label | Paper Label w/Model Name and Pre-Printed Billy Strings Signature |
| Pleked | true |
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