Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings
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Martin Guitar
D-X2E Billy Strings
Product Info
Article Number:
605902
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-X2E Billy Strings
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
