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Martin D-28 Billy Strings Signature Left Handed w/case
Martin D-28 Billy Strings Signature Left Handed w/case
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D-28 Billy Strings Signature Left Handed
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.
Model Name |
D-28 Billy Strings |
Back & Sides Finish |
Gloss |
Back & Sides Color |
None |
Back Material |
East Indian Rosewood |
Back purfling |
Zig-Zag |
Binding |
Antique White |
Body Size |
D-14 Fret |
Bracing Material |
Spruce |
Bracing Shape |
GE-Scalloped |
Bracing Size |
5/16" |
Bracing Pattern |
Forward Shifted X Brace |
Bridge Material |
Ebony |
Bridge Pin Dots |
Black Plastic |
Bridge Pin Material |
Bone |
Bridge String Spacing |
2 5/32" |
Bridge Style |
Modern Belly- Drop in Saddle |
Case Type |
Hardshell |
Construction |
Dovetail Neck Joint |
Electronics: |
None |
Fingerboard Binding |
None |
Fingerboard Inlay Material |
Abalone |
Fingerboard Inlay Style |
Diamond and Square Long |
Fingerboard Material |
Ebony |
Fingerboard width at 12th Fret |
2 1/8" |
Fingerboard width at nut |
1 23/32" |
Neck Finish |
Satin |
Top Finish |
Gloss |
Headplate Binding Material |
None |
Headplate Logo Style |
Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay |
Headplate Material |
East Indian Rosewood |
Headstock Shape |
Solid with Square Taper and Diamond |
Heelcap Material |
Antique White |
Tuning Buttons |
Butter Bean |
Neck Color |
Dark Mahogany |
Neck Joins at Body |
14th Fret |
Neck Material |
Genuine Mahogany |
Neck Shape |
Modified Low Oval |
Neck Taper |
Standard Taper |
Number of Frets |
20 |
Nut Material |
Bone |
Pickguard |
Faux Tortoise |
Pickguard Inlay |
None |
Plek'd |
Yes |
Recommended Strings |
Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium MA550T |
Rosette Style |
Style 28 Multi-Stripe |
Saddle Material |
Compensated Bone |
Saddle Radius |
16" |
Scale Length |
25" |
Side Detail |
None |
Side Dots |
White |
Side Inlay Material |
None |
Side Material |
East Indian Rosewood |
Top Color |
Antique Toner |
Top Detail |
None |
Top Inlay Material |
Bold Herringbone |
Top Material |
Spruce |
Tuning Machines |
Nickel Enclosed Gear |