Martin & Co. D-X2E Billy Strings

Description

<h1 style="text-align: justify;">The D-X2E Billy Strings is the electrified acoustic guitar with a Dreadnought shape from Martin & Co's "Custom Artist" series, created in collaboration with Billy Strings and inspired by his pre-war D-28. It features a solid Spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood HPL back and sides, a selected Hardwood neck, and an Ebony fretboard, with a 635 mm scale length and a 44 mm nut width, which are very distinctive and unusual elements for a dreadnought guitar. Thanks to the Martin E-1 electronics that manage the piezo with volume, tone, and tuner controls, this guitar is stage-ready.</h1><h2>Overview of the Martin & Co. D-X2E Billy Strings</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">The Martin D-X2E Billy Strings is inspired by Billy's love for his pre-war D-28, while offering a more accessible option for fans and musicians. It features the same unique 635 mm scale length and a thinner nut width as its high-end counterpart, which facilitates playing fast, intricate lines while maintaining a comfortable feel. Built with Brazilian rosewood back and sides and a solid spruce top, this Dreadnought delivers a powerful, resonant tone, perfect for traditional and modern acoustic styles. Nickel open gear tuners, an ebony fretboard with faux abalone inlays, and a Style 28 rosette add a classic touch, while the Martin E1 electronics and built-in tuner make it stage-ready. Completed with a hemp softshell case, the D-X2E Billy Strings is a robust and reliable instrument that reflects his passion for boundary-pushing and genre-blending. Each guitar comes with a custom paper label featuring Billy's pre-printed signature and artwork.</p><h2>Specifications of the Martin & Co. D-X2E Billy Strings</h2><p><strong>Series</strong>: Custom Artist<br /><strong>Top Color</strong>: Natural<br /><strong>Body Shape</strong>: D-14 Fret<br /><strong>Top Finish</strong>: Hand-applied<br /><strong>Binding</strong>: No<br /><strong>Top Material</strong>: Solid Spruce<br /><strong>Back and Sides Finish</strong>: Satin<br /><strong>Back Material</strong>: Brazilian Rosewood HPL<br /><strong>Sides Material</strong>: Brazilian Rosewood HPL<br /><strong>Neck Finish</strong>: Satin<br /><strong>Neck Material</strong>: Selected Hardwood<br /><strong>Neck Profile</strong>: Modified Low Oval<br /><strong>Fingerboard Material</strong>: Ebony<br /><strong>Fingerboard Inlay Material</strong>: Faux Abalone<br /><strong>Nut Width</strong>: 44 mm<br /><strong>Nut Material</strong>: White Corian<br /><strong>Bracing Material</strong>: Spruce<br /><strong>Bracing Shape</strong>: Scalloped<br /><strong>Bracing Pattern</strong>: X-Brace<br /><strong>Bridge Material</strong>: Ebony<br /><strong>Bridge Pin Material</strong>: White Plastic<br /><strong>Bridge Style</strong>: Modern Belly<br /><strong>Saddle Material</strong>: White Tusq<br /><strong>Pickguard</strong>: Tortoise<br /><strong>Radius</strong>: 16&quot;<br /><strong>Scale Length</strong>: 635 mm<br /><strong>Tuners</strong>: Nickel Open Gear<br /><strong>Electronics</strong>: Martin E-1<br /><strong>Case</strong>: Soft gigbag<br /><strong>Case Model</strong>: 12B0057<br /><strong>Recommended Strings</strong>: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light MA540T</p>