The Interstellar Tone Traveler has witnessed few artists rise through the cosmos with the velocity and brilliance of Billy Strings — a flatpicker whose connection to pre-war Martin tone is as deep and genuine as the tradition itself, and whose ability to bend that tradition toward something wholly new has made him one of the most electrifying acoustic players on the planet. The D-X2E Billy Strings is a guitar built in the spirit of Billy's beloved vintage D-28, designed to bring that Dreadnought DNA within reach of players at every stage of the journey. A solid spruce top over Brazilian rosewood-patterned HPL back and sides delivers the powerful, booming projection that defines the Dreadnought format, with enough warmth and clarity to handle everything from traditional bluegrass flatpicking to the genre-bending psychedelic adventures Billy is known for. The unique 25" scale length and custom nut width mirror his high-end signature counterpart exactly — making the fast, intricate lines that define his playing feel natural and effortless right out of the case.

Style 28 Boltaron rosette, ebony fingerboard with faux abalone Diamond & Squares inlay, and nickel open-gear tuners give this guitar a classic, refined aesthetic that honors the vintage tradition it draws from, while Martin E1 electronics with a built-in tuner keep it stage-ready whenever the moment calls. A custom paper label inside bears Billy's pre-printed signature and graphic, making every one of these guitars a small piece of the Billy Strings story. For the fan who wants to play the scale and feel of Billy's instrument, or the player who simply needs a powerful, reliable Dreadnought with serious pedigree behind it, the D-X2E Billy Strings delivers something the Interstellar Tone Traveler rarely encounters at this level: genuine inspiration made accessible.

Top: Spruce 
Finish Top: Hand Applied (satin)
Top Color: Natural
Top Inlay: None
Binding: None
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly 
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Black
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise 
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: 28 Style Boltaron
Saddle: White Tusq
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: D-14 Fret 
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint 
Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Body Finish: Satin
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce 
Brace SIze: 5/16"
Heel Cap: Black Boltaron
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Natural 
Neck Finish: Satin
Scale Length: 25"
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joins Body: 14 Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Nut Width: 1 23/32"
Inlay Style: Diamond & Squares Long
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Abalone
Fingerboard Binding: None
Headstock Shape: Solid 
Headplate Material: Ebony
Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: White Corian
Electronics: Martin E1 
Case: Martin Signature Gig Bag