D-28 Billy Strings Signature

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. 

• Serial Number

  3053838

• Brand Name

  Martin Guitars

• Model

  D-28 Billy Strings Signature

• Top Finish

  Gloss with Antique Toner

• Top Wood

  Solid Spruce

• Back and Sides Finish

  Gloss Natural

• Bracing

  5/16" Spruce, Golden Era-Scalloped, Forward-Shifted X-Brace

• Binding

  Antique White

• Back & Sides Wood

  Solid East Indian Rosewood

• Neck Dimensions

  .820 1st - .900 9th

• Neck Wood

  Genuine Mahogany

• Neck Joint

  Dovetail

• Neck Shape

  Modified Low Oval with Standard Taper

• Neck Finish

  Satin Dark Mahogany

• Fingerboard Wood

  Ebony

• Fingerboard Inlays

  Abalone, Diamond and Square Long Pattern

• Frets

  20

• Scale Length

  25"

• Headstock

  East Indian Rosewood, Solid with Square Taper and Diamond, Authentic-style CFM Script Logo Overlay

• Nut Material

  Bone

• Width at Nut

  1 23/32"

• Purfling

  Bold Herringbone

• Saddle String Spacing

  2 5/32"

• Saddle

  16" Radius/Compensated/Bone

• Rosette

  Style 28 Multi-stripe

• Tuners

  Nickel Enclosed Gear with Butterbean Knobs

• bridge

  Ebony, Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

• Pickguard

  Faux Tortoise

• Unique Features

  Billy Strings' Pre-printed Signature and Graphic on Internal Paper label

• Case

  Laminated Wood Black Hardshell