Martin D-28 Billy Strings Natural

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 slightly slimmer nut width and 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.

General

Series:

Martin Custom Signature Editions

Country of Manufacture:

Made in the USA

Product Color:

Natural

Case Type:

Hardshell Case Included

Factory Setup:

E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape:

D-14 Fret

Body Material:

East Indian Rosewood

Body Finish:

Gloss

Top Material:

Spruce

Bracing Material:

Spruce

Bracing Pattern:

5/16″ Golden Era Scalloped Forward Shifted X Brace

Body Binding:

Antique White

Rosette:

Style 28 Multi-Stripe

Purfling:

Zig-Zag

Neck

Neck Material:

Genuine Mahogany

Neck Finish:

Satin

Neck Tint/Color:

Dark Mahogany

Neck Shape:

Modified Low Oval w/Standard Taper

Fingerboard Material:

Ebony

Headstock Veneer:

East Indian Rosewood

Nut Material:

Bone

Nut Width:

1.71875″

Fingerboard Radius:

16″

Scale Length:

25″

Number of Frets:

20 Frets

Neck Joint:

Dovetail Neck Joint

Fingerboard Inlay:

Abalone Diamond and Square Long

Inlay Shape:

Diamonds

Side Marker Inlay:

White

Headstock Inlay/Decal:

Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay

Neck Binding:

None

Hardware

Hardware Color:

Nickel

Bridge:

Ebony Modern Belly w/Drop in Saddle

Tuning Machines:

Nickel Enclosed Gear

Saddle:

Compensated Bone

Pickguard:

Faux Tortoise

Bridge Pins:

Bone w/Black Plastic Dots

All instruments are setup and inspected before shipping. We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.