Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings

Name: Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings
Brand: Martin Guitar
Price: 1318.9 USD
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Martin Guitar

D-X2E Billy Strings

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 605902

Brand: Martin Guitar

Model: D-X2E Billy Strings

Category: Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Price: $1,318.90

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This D-X2E Billy Strings is a fantastic entry point into the Martin family, especially for players who demand a bright, punchy tone and reliable amplified sound. The HPL construction keeps it durable and affordable, while the signature fingerboard inlays add a touch of style. It's a great choice for bluegrass, flatpicking, and anyone needing a stage-ready acoustic.

Product Description

Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
Billy Strings Signature model
Style: Dreadnought
Top: Spruce
Back and sides: Rosewood high-pressure laminate (HPL)
Neck: Selected hardwood
Fingerboard: Ebony
Diamond and Square Long Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Scale: 635 mm (25")
Nut width: 43.65 mm (1 23/32")
Nut: White Corian
20 frets
Pickup: Martin E-1
Bridge material: Ebony
Compensated white TUSQ nut
Open nickel machine heads
Factory strings: MA540T Authentic Treated Light (Art. #469771#)
Colour: Natural
Includes gig bag

PROS

• Sitka spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate voice.
• HPL back and sides offer durability and consistent tone projection.
• Martin E-1 pickup system provides a surprisingly natural amplified sound.
• Ebony fingerboard and nut contribute to smooth playability and clear note definition.

CONS

• HPL construction, while durable, lacks the complex resonance of solid wood.
• Nut width of 1.23/32in might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
• Limited aesthetic customization compared to higher-end Martin models.

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Key Features

Top Wood Sitka Spruce

Back & Sides Rosewood High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)

Neck Material Selected Hardwood

Fingerboard Ebony

Scale Length 635 mm (25 in)

Frets 20

Electronics Martin E-1

Weight Approximately 5.8 lbs (estimated – HPL construction makes it lighter than solid wood counterparts)

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Frequently Asked Questions

HPL offers consistent tone and projection, but lacks the nuanced complexity and aging character of solid wood – it's brighter and more focused initially.

Yes, the E-1 is straightforward with volume and tone controls, offering a natural amplified sound without excessive feedback, ideal for most stage environments.

While anyone can play it, the design and bracing lean towards a bluegrass/flatpicking style, reflecting Billy Strings' signature sound and playing approach.