Details
This Martin D-28 Billy Strings was made in 2025 and it’s in excellent structural and cosmetic condition with just a hint of fret wear. Modeled after Billy Strings’ well-worn 1940 D-28, this modern iteration blends fan-favorite pre-war specs with player-centric updates tailored to Billy’s fast, dynamic style. At first glance, it looks like a classic herringbone D-28, but a closer look reveals some key differences. The most notable departure from tradition is the shorter 25” scale length, which makes string bending easier, especially with medium or lighter gauge strings. It also features a slightly wider 1 23/32” nut width, giving players more room without feeling bulky. These tweaks make it especially appealing for modern bluegrass flatpickers or anyone needing a D-28 that plays fast and responds with power and clarity.
Tonally, it’s everything you’d expect and more from a D-28. The solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and spruce top produce a deep, resonant tone with rich lows and cutting mids. Aesthetically, it leans into the vintage vibe with bold herringbone purfling, antique white binding, antique toner top, and nickel enclosed gear tuners exclusive to Martin. An ebony fingerboard with abalone diamond and square inlays completes the classic pre-war look. Each guitar includes a custom paper label featuring Billy Strings’ pre-printed signature and graphic. It comes with a wooden Martin hardshell case.
Specs
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Back sides
East Indian Rosewood
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Binding
Antique White
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Bracing
GE-Scalloped Forward Shifted X-Brace
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Gloss
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Frets to body
14
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Inlay
Diamond and Square Long
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Neck material
Genuine Mahogany
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Neck shape
Modified Low Oval
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Nut width
1 23/32"
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Rosette
Style 28 Multi-Stripe
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Scale length
25"
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Top material
Spruce
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Tuners
Nickel Enclosed Gear
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Year
2025
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
2974130
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SKU
MAR25D28BILLYSTRINGS-2974130
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UPC
171581
