Martin D-28 Billy Strings Signature Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case

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The Martin D-28 Billy Strings Signature model is a powerful tribute to one of the most influential acoustic players of this generation and the vintage instrument that helped shape his sound. Inspired by modern bluegrass phenom Billy Strings’ prized 1940 D-28, this guitar captures the soul of a pre-war Martin while integrating modern refinements designed for speed, precision, and expressive freedom. It’s a dreadnought built for players who demand both tradition and innovation in equal measure.

Tonally, this D-28 delivers everything players expect from a rosewood dreadnought — deep, piano-like bass, clear and authoritative mids, and sparkling highs that cut effortlessly through a mix. The forward-shifted, GE-scalloped bracing enhances projection and responsiveness, making it a standout for bluegrass, flatpicking, Americana, folk, and roots-driven acoustic styles. The unique 25" scale length slightly reduces string tension compared to standard dreadnoughts, allowing for faster runs, easier bends, and dynamic articulation that responds immediately to the player’s touch.

Playability is where this signature model truly shines. A Modified Low Oval neck with a Standard Taper and a custom 1 23/32" nut width provides a fast, comfortable feel ideal for high-energy playing up and down the fretboard. Vintage-inspired details like bold herringbone trim, antique toner, zig-zag back strip, and antique white binding give it unmistakable pre-war character, while modern reliability comes from Martin’s impeccable craftsmanship. Available now at Haggerty’s Music and complete with a sturdy hardshell case, this signature D-28 is a true workhorse instrument built for players chasing tone, speed, and authenticity.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None
• Bracing: Forward-Shifted X-Bracing, GE-Scalloped
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: D-14 Fret (Dreadnought)
• Top Material: Solid Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Antique Toner
• Back & Sides Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Back Configuration: Two-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: Forward-Shifted X-Brace, 5/16" Spruce
• Binding Material: Antique White
• Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe

Neck

• Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard Taper
• Neck Depth: 0.824" at 1st Fret, 0.891" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Diamond and Square Long Pattern (Abalone)
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Headstock: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Modern Belly – Drop-In Saddle
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Bone with Black Plastic Dots
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1 23/32"
• Tuners: Nickel Enclosed Gear with Butterbean Knobs
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze – Medium
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 3027421
• Manufacture Date: 2025