Description
Few acoustic guitars carry the weight of tradition and innovation quite like the Martin D-28 Billy Strings Signature. This is more than a signature model; it's a love letter to the pre-war flat-tops that shaped American roots music, refined through the lens of one of modern bluegrass's most electrifying talents. Whether you're an accomplished flatpicker, a bluegrass devotee, or someone seeking an heirloom-quality Dreadnought with real pedigree, this guitar hits all the right notes.
Inspired by Billy's cherished 1940 Martin D-28, this signature edition blends classic tonewood construction with artist-driven refinements for a truly unique voice. The solid East Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top give it that unmistakable D-28 boom; clear highs, powerful lows, and the kind of dynamic range that fills a room. Forward-shifted X-bracing ensures a lively, open response, while the shortened 25" scale length brings the string tension down just enough to enhance fluidity without compromising projection-a perfect fit for intricate solo runs and expressive phrasing.
True to Billy's performance style, this guitar is built for speed and comfort. The modified low oval neck with high-performance taper is coated in satin for a smooth, fast feel, while the slightly wider 1.718" nut width provides the ideal spacing for precision fretting and flatpicking. With a 16" fingerboard radius and 20 frets, you'll find effortless access and playability whether you're blazing through solos or holding down rhythm work.
Visually, the D-28 Billy Strings Signature model captures vintage elegance with a few custom touches. The antique toner finish and antique white binding lend an aged charm, while bold herringbone trim and diamond-and-square abalone inlays bring understated beauty. Nickel enclosed gear tuners, exclusive to Martin, add a final layer of refinement. And for the true fan or collector, each guitar includes a custom label featuring Billy's pre-printed signature and graphic, sealing its identity with a personal stamp.
At Cream City Music, we see this model as more than a nod to history; it's a fully realized instrument that respects tradition while breaking new ground. If you're chasing that elusive balance between vintage mojo and modern playability, the D-28 Billy Strings might just be your next lifelong companion.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: D-28 Billy Strings Dreadnought
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Top Finish: Gloss, Antique Toner
- Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Bracing: Forward Shifted X-brace
- Binding: Antique White
- Neck Wood: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard: Ebony, 16" Radius
- Inlays: Diamonds
- Frets: 20
- Scale Length: 25"
- Nut: Bone, 1.718" Width
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Bridge: Ebony
- Tuners: Nickel Enclosed Gear
- Case: Hardshell Case
Sku: D28BILLYSTRINGS
