Martin Guitar D-28 Billy Strings
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Martin Guitar
D-28 Billy Strings
Product Info
Article Number:
605589
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-28 Billy Strings
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-28 Billy Strings model is a serious instrument, channeling the vibe of a vintage '40s dreadnought. It’s got that powerful, woody tone that bluegrass players crave, and the build quality is impeccable. If you’re a seasoned player looking for a historically-inspired, high-performance acoustic, this is a top contender.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-28 Billy Strings
- Steel-String Guitar
- Inspired by Billy Strings' award-winning 1940s D-28
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother of pearl diamond and squares fingerboard inlays
- Binding: Antique White
- Scale: 635 mm
- Nut width: 43.65 mm
- Bone nut
- 20 frets
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Bridge: Ebony
- Saddle: Bone
- Sealed machine heads: nickel
- Strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light .012 - .053 (Art.#473904#)
- Colour: Natural
- Incldues case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back and sides deliver exceptional warmth and projection.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and articulate note definition.
- • Antique White binding provides a vintage aesthetic and enhanced durability.
- • Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan strings provide long-lasting, bright tone.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, putting it out of reach for many aspiring players.
- • The wider nut width (43.65mm) might feel bulky for smaller hands.
- • Limited versatility; excels in bluegrass and traditional acoustic styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
635 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 6.25 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s likely a modified low profile, aiming for a comfortable feel that Billy Strings prefers, potentially slightly thinner than a standard D-28.
They are genuine mother-of-pearl, adding to the instrument's premium feel and visual appeal – not a substitute material.
It leans toward a balanced tone, with the rosewood contributing warmth to counteract the spruce's brightness, avoiding extremes.
