Martin D-28 Billy Strings

Channel the Spirit of a Bluegrass Maverick

Meet the Martin D-28 Billy Strings—a guitar that fuses pre-war tradition with a fresh, unstoppable energy, just like Billy himself. Inspired by his cherished 1940 D-28, this signature Dreadnought takes a classic design and fine-tunes it for players who demand speed, nuance, and tone that won’t quit.

With its unique 25" scale length, you’ll feel a welcome reduction in string tension—so you can blaze through rapid-fire licks, bend with ease, and play with expressive freedom. The slightly wider custom nut width and modified low oval satin neck are built for comfort, letting your hand glide effortlessly across the ebony fingerboard.

Every note resonates with rich bass and shimmering highs, thanks to the solid East Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a premium spruce top. Visually, it’s a showstopper: bold herringbone trim, antique toner, and vintage-style binding pay tribute to the golden era of acoustic guitars.

Look closer and you’ll find thoughtful details that set this instrument apart—nickel enclosed gear tuners unique to Martin, elegant abalone diamond and square inlays, and a custom label bearing Billy’s pre-printed signature and graphic.

The Martin D-28 Billy Strings isn’t just an instrument. It’s a bridge between tradition and innovation, a tool for players who want to honor the past while forging their own path. Pick it up—and make your own history.

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Top Material: Spruce with Antique Toner Gloss Finish
• Back & Side Material: East Indian Rosewood with Gloss Finish
• Bracing: Forward-Shifted X-Brace, GE-Scalloped, 5/16" Spruce Braces
• Scale Length: 25"
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany with Satin Finish
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval, Standard Taper
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width: 1 23/32" at Nut, 2 1/8" at 12th Fret
• Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Diamond and Square Long
• Number of Frets: 20
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle, Ebony
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Saddle: Compensated Bone, 16" Radius
• Nut Material: Bone
• Binding: Antique White with Bold Herringbone Top Inlay
• Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
• Back Purfling: Zig-Zag with Multi-Stripe Inlay
• Endpiece: Antique White with Multi-Stripe Inlay
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Enclosed Gear with Butterbean Knobs
• Headstock: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond, East Indian Rosewood Headplate, Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay
• Electronics: None
• Case: Hardshell Included
• Left-Handed Availability: Yes
• Label: Paper Label with Model Name and Pre-Printed Billy Strings Signature
• Pleked: Yes