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Name: Martin D-28 Billy Strings Series Acoustic Guitar
Brand: Martin
SKU: D28BILLYSTRINGS
Price: 4149.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Martin D-28 Billy Strings Series Acoustic Guitar

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Description

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.

Specifications

Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 25″
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 23/32″
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond and Square Long
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Antique Toner
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Tuning Machines: Nickel Enclosed Gear
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Case: Hardshell
Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 – Medium MA550T

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About the manufacturer

Martin

Martin is one of the most revered names in acoustic guitar history, renowned for its unmatched craftsmanship, tone, and tradition. Founded in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin, the company pioneered many of the design features that define the modern acoustic guitar, including the dreadnought body shape and X-bracing. Handmade in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, Martin guitars are celebrated for their rich, resonant sound and exceptional build quality. Favoured by artists from Johnny Cash and Neil Young to Ed Sheeran, a Martin guitar embodies timeless tone and heritage, offering players an instrument that only gets better with age.

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Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

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Explore electric, acoustic and bass guitars across a wide range of playing styles, body shapes and specifications. The most useful differences include scale length, construction, pickup type, neck profile, materials and whether the instrument is intended for amplified, acoustic or hybrid use. Use the narrower guitar categories and feature tags to compare instruments with similar designs rather than relying on appearance alone.