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Introducing the Limited Edition Double Custom Esquire® DLX Closet Classic from the Fender Custom Shop. This premium electric guitar pairs a 2-piece offset seam roasted alder body with a quartersawn maple neck for resonant, vintage-inspired tone. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish and relic'ing create a worn-in look and feel. It features a Maple Neck with '60s Oval "C" Back-Shape with a 3A rosewood fingerboard and 21 Jescar Vintage frets for smooth playability. Vintage-style tuning machines provide rock-solid tuning stability, while the 25.5" scale maple neck offers comfortable familiarity. The 3-saddle '67 Telecaster bridge with threaded steel saddles enhances sustain and resonance. For classic a twist on classic Fender tones, it's equipped with a Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 neck pickup and a Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster bridge pickup. Switch between pickups via the 3-position blade switch. Master volume and tone controls allow you to shape your sound and reversed control plate makes volume swells a breeze. Other premium features include a 9.5" (241 mm) Radius, 21 Jescar Vintage (45085) Frets, Reverse Fat ’50s Tele® Wiring, 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard, 3-Saddle '67 Telecaster® with Threaded Steel Saddles, Vintage-Style Tuning Machines with Fender® Logo, Bone Nut, American Vintage '65 String Tree, Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity Condition: Light relic; Body: Roasted Alder; Neck: Maple, AAA rosewood fretboard, 60s Style Oval C (.810-.930), 9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Aged Ocean Turquoise; Pickups: Duncan Antiquity P90, handwound Loaded 50/51 Nocaster; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Take a journey back to 1950 with the Vintage Custom 1950 Pine Esquire® Time Capsule from the Fender Custom Shop. This premium electric guitar authentically recreates the original single-pickup Esquire model that started it all. The 2-piece sandwich style pine body and 1-piece rift sawn maple neck are finished in a Time Capsule Flash Coat Lacquer for a vintage look straight from the '50s. The neck has a fat 1950 Esquire® "U" Back-Shape and 21 Jescar Medium Vintage frets for smooth playability. It features a single Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard pickup routed through a 3-position blade switch for versatile tonal options. Master volume and tone controls allow you to dial in everything from sparkling cleans to growling overdrive. Other premium features include a 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple Neck Fingerboard, 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius, Full Throttle Esquire® Wiring, 3-Way Switch, 1-Ply Eggshell Pickguard, 3-Saddle '50s Esquire® Bridge, Vintage-Style Tuning Machines with Fender® Logo, Bone Nut, Vintage-Style Disc String Tree, Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity. Condition: Closet Classic; Body: Pine; Neck: Rift sawn maple, 50 Esquire U (.950-1.00), 7-25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Aged white blonde; Pickup: handwound 50-51 Blackguard; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
The Limited Edition 50s Twisted Tele Custom Journeyman Relic is everything you would imagine from the Fender Custom Shop—from vintage swagger to all the little enhancements that create a one-of-a-kind playing experience. The two-piece ash body wears a Journeyman Relic lacquer finish, which is the perfect amount of relic for players who intend to inflict more natural wear and tear themselves. The one-piece 2A flame maple neck boasts a ’57 soft “V” profile, vintage compound radius (7.25”-9.5”) and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets. We reversed the angle of the hand-wound Twisted Tele bridge pickup to fatten up the treble strings and tighten the bass side for customized tonal perfection, while the hand-wound Twisted Tele neck pickup is mounted to the body for extra stability and stronger tone. Three-way switching and Fat ’50s Tele wiring produce juicier tone and more transparent bloom. Other features include a single-ply eight-hole parchment pickguard, reverse Nocaster® bridge with compensated brass saddles for perfect intonation, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and single wing string tree. Also includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: Light relic; Body: Ash; Neck: Flame maple, 57 Soft V (.850-.950), 7-25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Aged Ocean Turquoise; Pickups: handwound Twisted Tele; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Here's an unplayed Pre War Guitars Co. Double Aught (00) in rare and coveted Brazilian rosewood, torrified Adirondack top, Honduran mahogany neck, back and sides, with herringbone binding. Lightest level of aging, beautifully checked and worn-in just right. Two-way truss rod, hide glue, dovetail neck joint, torrified bracing, ebony fretboard and bridge bone nut and saddle, and a hardshell case. I have a personal single 0 in Brazilian rosewood from these guys and I will never part with it. Remarkable guitars. They are prized by artists like Tommy Emmanuel, Jackson Browne, David Grisman and Molly Tuttle, and they are approaching a 3 year wait on new orders. Terrific guitar. And, best of all, no waiting!Pre-War Guitars Co. sez: "For many players, the double aught size gives the perfect balance of projection and depth, packed into the size most likely to get picked up for a jam in the living room. With a 24.9” scale and body right between the single 0 and triple 0, the double aught is perfect for finger-style, blues, or accompanying a singer with a surprising amount of bass, punch, and volume that belies it’s comfortable size. We utilize hot hide glue for all of the bracing as well as in our perfectly fit traditional dovetail neck joints. We use Torrefied tops and hand carved Torrefied brace wood for their dry-aged tone. You get a guitar with the soul, sound, and look of a well-loved vintage instrument, but with the price, adjust-ability, and reliability of a modern guitar."
Condition: Aged; Top: Torrified Adirondack spruce; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood; Neck: Honduran mahogany, 1937 C to V carve; Binding: Tortis; Nut: 1 3/4; Scale: 24.9; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Here's an unplayed Pre War Guitars Co. dreadnought, torrified Adirondack top, Honduran mahogany neck, back and sides, with Torti binding. Customized with a shade top finish, speed neck option, Holter pickguard and brilliantly worn in and aged. Two-way truss rod, hide glue, dovetail neck joint, torrified bracing, ebony fretboard and bridge bone nut and saddle, and a hardshell case. I have a personal single 0 in Brazilian rosewood from these guys and I will never part with it. Remarkable guitars. They are prized by artists like Tommy Emmanuel, Jackson Browne, David Grisman and Molly Tuttle, and they are approaching a 3 year wait on new orders. Hard to believe it's not older than your grandpa. And huge tone, big bass, crisp response. Monster guitar. And, best of all, no waiting!Pre-War Guitars Co. sez: "The classic tone of a vintage mahogany dreadnought: feather weight, dry and clear, with some sweetness around the edge. Tremendous punch with a rainbow of tone colors that changes as you dig in. It can be soft; it can be loud....Or anything in between. Like all pre-war mahogany dreads, it loves a good mike---on stage or in the studio---and it feels like it belongs in your hands from the first moment you pick it up. We utilize hot hide glue for all of the bracing as well as in our perfectly fit traditional dovetail neck joints. We use Torrefied tops and hand carved Torrefied brace wood for their dry-aged tone. You get a guitar with the soul, sound, and look of a well-loved vintage instrument, but with the price, adjust-ability, and reliability of a modern guitar."
Condition: Aged; Top: Torrified Adirondack spruce; Back and sides: Honduran rosewood; Neck: Honduran mahogany, 1937 C to V carve; Binding: Tortis; Nut: 1 3/4; Scale: 25.4; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
I haven't had the good fortune to play an 88-year-old D-28 in person, but this new Martin Authentic 1937 VTS aged D-28 is the next best thing, and it is a heck of a dread. Feels old and worn in, sounds amazing. Martin says: "If you're looking for a new guitar that looks and sounds like you've been playing it for 80 years, you have just found your holy grail of guitars. 1937 was an excellent year for guitars, with a perfect storm of craftsmanship, innovation, and materials. The Aged version of the D-28 Authentic 1937 includes all of the goodness that comes with Martin's Authentic Series instruments, like hide glue construction and hand-scalloped X-bracing. Plus, it adds the VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) that ages the wood to replicate the sound of a vintage Martin. Martin's craftspeople can recreate the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar and reproduce the particular tones previously reserved for vintage instruments. Now Martin has reintroduced a more accurate body profile based on dreadnought shapes from the early Golden Era of Martin's history. The result is a tactile, visual, and auditory experience that will transport you all the way back to the 1930s. And we know you’re going to like it there." Condition: New (aged); Top: Adirondack spruce; Back and sides: Guatemalan rosewood; Neck: Mahogany, Authentic 1937; Nut: 1 3/4; Scale: 25.4; Binding: Antique white; Purfling: Herringbone; Rosette: Multistripe; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
When Johnny Cash walked on stage, he carried more than just a presence—he carried a Martin. His custom all-black D-35 became a signature part of his sound and style, thundering through nearly two decades of live performances. The D-35 Johnny Cash pays tribute to that legendary instrument and one of the most iconic Martin artists of all time. It features an Engelmann spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides—including the distinctive three-piece back that sets the D-35 apart—for deep, powerful tone and classic Martin resonance. Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing adds clarity and responsiveness, while the gloss black finish, antique white binding, and abalone rosette reflect Cash’s bold, no-frills aesthetic. A bound ebony fingerboard showcases abalone star inlays and Johnny’s signature at the 20th fret. With a Modified Low Oval neck it’s built to perform—and it comes in a black hardshell case, ready for the road. The D-35 Johnny Cash is more than a guitar—it’s a tribute to the man, the music, and the Martin he made his own. Condition: New; Top: Englemann spuce; Back and sides: East Indian rosewood; Neck: Modified low oval, ebony fretboard Nut: 1 11/167; Scale: 25.4; Binding: antique white; Rosette: Abalone with multistripe; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
The Martin 00DB Jeff Tweedy is back—an inspiring signature model with a voice as honest and soulful as the artist behind it. Its deeper 00 body offers added resonance and low-end warmth, while the long 25.4" scale length delivers clarity, punch, and dynamic projection. Crafted from FSC®-certified solid mahogany with scalloped European spruce X-bracing, it produces a dry, focused tone ideal for fingerpicking or strumming. Finished in a custom Tweedy Burst and detailed with faux tortoise binding and Foden-style inlays, it reflects Jeff’s understated style. With a signed label and hardshell case, this guitar honors the legacy of the Wilco frontman—and offers a beautifully built platform for your own honest, expressive songwriting. Condition: New; Top: Mahogany; Back and sides: Mahogany; Neck: Mod V, mahogany Nut: 1 3/4; Scale: 25.4; Binding: Brown tortoise pattern; Rosette: Multistripe; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Here's Collings' venerable 290 in a custom natural mahogany finish with tortoise pickguard and truss rod cover. This is a dual cutaway example with two ThroBak 55/56 SB P90s. Collings calls this guitar a modern-day tribute to the original workingman’s rock ‘n roll guitar. You’ll just call it a great guitar. Solid select mahogany body and neck, “haircut” headstock, rosewood fingerboard, long mortise and tenon neck joint with a contoured heel, 12″ radius and a 50s wiring scheme. Great tone made simple. Lifetime warranty and a hardshell case. Serial # 290DC24555 Condition: New; Body: Mahogany; Top: Mahogany; Neck: medium C, rosewood fingerboard, 12 radius; Color: natural mahogany; Pickups: ThroBak P-90; Scale: 24 7/8 -
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Here is a rare new one-off National Reso-Phonic NRP Tricone Steel Baritone, you will likely never see another lefty like it. Custom slotted flattop headstock, pearloid overlay, double lined engraved border, mother of pearl diamond inlays and pearloid heel cap. National says: "Our NRP Steel Tricone features the classic styling of the vintage Tricones but with a special sound. The tone of the steel body offers a deeper, darker voice — yet with more immediacy and presence. And it still boasts all the amazing sustain and rich choral tone the Tricones are famous for. The steel body and coverplate are plated and then hand rubbed with a vintage vibe. Inside, the NRP Steel Tricone features the same type of aluminum resonating cones and T-bridge as the original models. If you’re seeking a Tricone with a bit more blues feel to it, the NRP Steel guitar has it for you." Add even deeper more resonant tone with the baritone setup. Sounds amazing. Made in the USA. Two-year warranty and a hardshell case. Condition: New; Body: Steel; Neck: Honduras mahogany, ebony fretboard, ivoroid binding; Resonator: Three 6 inch alloy cones; Bridge: Aluminum T bridge; Nut: 1.825bone; Scale: 27; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Serial # 34943 Condition: New; Top: Sitka spruce; Back and sides: East Indian rosewood; Neck: Mahogany, ebony fingerboard; Nut: 1 11/16; Width: 15 5/8; Depth: 4 7/8; Scale: 25 1/2; Binding: Ivoroid with herringbone; Rosette: b/w/b; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course)Here's a brand new Collings D2H. Nobody makes a more powerful dread than Collings does. I'll let Collings describe it:
"The square-shouldered 14-fret dreadnought is the most popular steel-string acoustic guitar body shape in the world. While Collings is certainly not the only company to build them, we bring a new tonal clarity to the depth and warmth usually associated with such a large, deep-bodied guitar. Although its bass response makes the dreadnought ideal for vocal accompaniment, Collings versions are also often employed by bluegrass flatpickers who must compete with inherently louder instruments such as banjos and fiddles. The wide range of woods and neck sizes offered allow dreadnought fans to find a Collings model ideally suited to their playing style and tonal preference." -
The Limited Edition Roasted Stratocaster® Journeyman Relic® with DLX Closet Classic hardware from the Fender Custom Shop combines vintage vibe with modern playability. The 2-piece roasted ash body with offset seam delivers resonant tone and is finished in nitrocellulose lacquer for an aged look. The quartersawn maple neck has a Flat Oval back-shape and is topped with a 3A rosewood fingerboard outfitted with 21 medium jumbo frets. This Strat features a bone nut cut for ideal string spacing and tuning stability. It's loaded with a set of Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo single-coil pickups in the neck and middle position for sweet, singing tone. The bridge pickup is an Ancho Poblano for increased output and bite. A 5-way blade switch provides access to classic Strat tones. Other features include master volume and two tone controls, vintage-style tuners, a 6-saddle RSD tremolo bridge, and nickel/chrome hardware. Other premium feature include 12" (305 mm) Radius, Vintage Modified Strat® #2 Wiring, 5-Way Switch, 4-Ply Brown Shell Pickguard, 6-Saddle RSD Stratocaster® Tremolo with Vintage-Style Steel Saddles, Vintage-Style Tuning Machines with Fender® Logo, Bone Nut, American Vintage '56-'58 String Tree, Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity. Condition: Light relic; Body: Ash; Neck: Maple 5/4 quartersawn, modern flat oval (.790-850), 12 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Two tone burst; Pickups: handwound Tomatillo, Ancho Poblano; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
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Here's a new Duesenberg StarPlayer TV model, sized similar to a Les Paul, but semi-hollow, F-hole, black finish with a transparent black back, gold sparkle pick guard, Duesenberg’s Deluxe Tremola (think Bigsby that is better designed and stays in tune). Arched laminated spruce top with flamed maple back and sides, cream bindings, locking tuners, rosewood fretboard, comfortable 12 radius and Duesenberg’s wonderful Domino P-90 at the neck and Grand Vintage humbucker at the bridge. Tones to die for … the middle position in particular is wonderful. Impeccable build, high-quality case, and even a set of Duesenberg band-aids because you will, in fact, play until your fingers bleed. I can’t put it down. Condition: New; Body: Maple, arched laminated spruce top; Color: Black, transparent black back; Pickups: Duesenberg humbucker and P-90; Scale: 25.6 -
Here's a new Collings I-35 LC Vintage in aged jet black. I’ve been lucky enough to play some very fine electric guitars, but in my mind there isn’t a finer semi-hollow guitar out there than the Collings I-35. And now they've made it even better: Collings sez: "After several years in development and numerous prototype iterations, we are excited to introduce an I-35 like you've never experienced before — the new I-35 LC Vintage. Drawing inspiration from the best instruments of the 1960s, our newest offering in the I-35 lineup provides an exceptionally loose and organic feel, achieved through a ground up reworking of everything from its laminate and center block recipes to its neck construction. Custom Throbak pickups and Bumblebee capacitors bring its open, acoustic response to life, expanding its versatility and proving that, although it looks every bit the part of a time-tested instrument, its appeal is more than just skin deep." Semi-hollow construction: In order to achieve the loose feel and dynamic response of a long-played vintage instrument, we fully reengineered our laminate and center block recipes for the I-35 LC Vintage. Electronics: Era-appropriate while delivering clarity at every volume is a set of Throbak ESG-102B humbuckers tweaked to a custom Collings spec specifically for the I-35 LC Vintage, all complemented by a set of Luxe Bumblebee capacitors. Aged Finish and Hardware: Every I-35 LC Vintage sports our aged finish and aged hardware, an in-house developed process designed to give a truly time-worn look and feel. An altered truss rod curve and carefully chosen materials specific to the Vintage based on grain orientation, weight, and density are just a couple of the aspects that contribute to its expressive and organic feel and tone. Vintage Appointments: Gold or black reflector top knobs and a wide-bevel 3-ply pickgurard complement the aged finish and hardware and three vintage-inspired color options. They just don’t get any better. Lifetime warranty from Collings and a deluxe hardshell case. Serial # I35LC252475 Condition: New, aged; Body: Maple laminate; Neck: Mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 12 radius; Nut: 1 11/16; Color: Aged jet black; Pickups: Throbak; Scale: 24 7/8; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
I don't get a lot of basses here, but I like this one a lot, it's a 1975 Fender Precision bass with some modifications. Structurally it's fine, cosmetically in very good condition, some honest dings, wear and chips as you would expect on a 5o year old instrument, a Fender USA gold bridge (original nickel bridge is in the case), gold Schaller tuners, gold knobs and La Bella nylon tape wrapped strings. This one is a player, and it's set up beautifully and sounds great. Custom pickguard has a small crack near one screw hole. Holes remain from the removal of the original tuners, which no longer accompany the bass, as well as where the thumb rest was removed (also absent). Original knobs are included. This one's a player bass, at home in the studio or on the road, and it has that classic P Bass sound in spades. Love the strings, super comfortable and have that deep vintage tone. With case which looks to be the original, plenty of wear but still serviceable. Condition: Very good; Body: Alder; Neck: Maple; Color: 3 color burst; Scale: 34; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
I haven't had the good fortune to play an 88-year-old D-18 in person, but this new Martin Authentic 1937 VTS D-18 is the next best thing, and it is a heck of a dread. Sounds amazing. I also stock the aged version, this one is non-aged (cosmetically). Martin says: "1937 was an excellent year for guitars, with a perfect storm of craftsmanship, innovation, and materials. This Authentic Series replication of a 1937 D-18 stays true to the original with hide glue construction and historically accurate detailing. This guitar features genuine mahogany back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top, and it includes an Authentic circa 1937 bracing pattern. Plus, it adds the Vintage Tone System® (VTS) that ages the wood to replicate the sound of a vintage Martin. Martin's craftspeople can recreate the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar and reproduce the particular tones previously reserved for vintage instruments. Now Martin has reintroduced a more accurate body profile based on dreadnought shapes from the early Golden Era of Martin's history. The result is a tactile, visual, and auditory experience that will transport you all the way back to the 1930s. And we know you’re going to like it there." Condition: New; Top: Adirondack spruce; Back and sides: Mahogany; Neck: Mahogany, Authentic 1937; Nut: 1 3/4; Scale: 25.4; Binding: Brown tortoise pattern; Purfling: Multistripe; Rosette: Multistripe; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
This Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary limited edition Strat is a real stunner and won't be available for long. 2024 marked the platinum anniversary of the Stratocaster®—that’s seven decades of the world’s greatest electric guitar. To mark this auspicious milestone, the Fender Custom Shop introduces the Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Stratocaster®. Its two-piece select alder body delivers lively resonance and well-balanced tone and is decked out in gold hardware, an NOS lacquer finish in striking Bright Sapphire Metallic, and distinctively elevated features from the golden era of the Stratocaster. The one-piece 4A flame maple neck has a big, comfortable 10/’56 Soft “V” profile, topped by a 9.5”-radius fingerboard with 21 gold Medium Vintage (47095) frets, abalone dot markers and a bone nut. Pure sonic Strat® magic comes from three Custom Shop hand-wound Fat ’50s Stratocaster® pickups with gold magnets, delivering crisp highs and well-balanced mids and lows. Vintage Modified #2 wiring includes five-way pickup switching and the Tone-Saver bleed circuit, which eliminates tone loss when volume is turned down. Other premium features include an 11-hole single-ply parchment pickguard, Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage-style tuners, wing string tree, special 70th Anniversary Stratocaster® neck plate, deluxe hardshell case, and certificate of authenticity. Condition: NOS; Body: Alder; Neck: 10/56 V (.880-980), 9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Bright Sapphire Metallic; Pickups: handwound Fat 50s; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
I could not resist ordering this Iris with a beautiful limited edition hand painted Sarah Ryan top (one of 10 produced and almost certainly the only lefty). As Iris says, "This year Sarah took inspiration from the forests of our beautiful homeland of Vermont. The hand-painted details include what you might find on a hike through the Green Mountain State, such as: oak leaves with acorns, alder pinecones, trillium and a black bear (you never know!)." This is an OG model, customized with a 1 3/4 nut. Scalloped Adirondack spruce bracing, a bolt-on mortise and tenon neck, 2 7/32 bridge spacing, Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, open pore sating nitrocellulose finish, bone nut and saddle and Golden Age relic brass tuners. With TKL case. Iris says: “The original Iris that put us on the map: The OG Model. It has a comfortable 25” scale and an equally comfy C-shape neck.” ”Overall, it has a warm and dry voice, with an impressive midrange response. It takes equally well to being strummed with a pick or fingerpicked, in standard or open tunings, and it has a generous amount of headroom and projection.” — Acoustic Guitar, July/Aug 2019” Iris says: "This mid-thirties style guitar, with its short scale, is a wonderful complement to our line of small bodied Iris." Here is a nice demo of an OG with a previous Sarah Ryan design:Condition: New; Top: Sitka spruce; Back and sides: Mahogany; Neck: Mahogany; Nut: 1 3/4; Width: 14.5; Depth: 4 5/8; Scale: 25; Binding: Ivoroid; Purfling: b/w/b; Rosette: ivoroid; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
I was super excited to become a dealer and order these Iris guitars ... hand made in Vermont under the seasoned watch of Adam Buchwald (formerly with Froggy Bottom) and Dale Fairbanks (Fairbanks Guitars), simply yet elegantly appointed with satin finishes, with a nod to vintage depression era flattop tones and at a very reasonable price point.
This is the MS-00,with a black top and firestripe pickguard, designed with the aid of Mark Stutman. Scalloped Adirondack spruce bracing, a bolt-on mortise and tenon neck, 2 7/32 bridge spacing, Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, open pore sating nitrocellulose finish, bone nut and saddle and Golden Age relic brass tuners. With TKL case. Iris says: "This mid-thirties style guitar, with its short scale, is a wonderful complement to our line of small bodied Iris." Here is a nice demo:Condition: New; Top: Sitka spruce; Back and sides: Mahogany; Neck: Mahogany; Nut: 1 3/4; Width: 14 7/8; Depth: 4 3/8; Scale: 24.75; Binding: Ivoroid; Purfling: b/w/b; Rosette: ivoroid; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Billy Strings has turned the bluegrass world on its ear the last few years, and I've been looking forward to sampling his signature model. Great guitar. Martin says: "Inspired by Billy Strings' prized 1940 D-28, the Martin D-28 Billy Strings brings a modern twist to a classic pre-war design, incorporating features tailored to Billy's electrifying playing style. This signature Dreadnought showcases a unique 25" scale length, reducing string tension for fast, intricate playing and expressive bends – perfectly suited for Billy’s rapid-fire licks. With a custom nut width that’s slightly wider than his pre-war Martin and a modified low oval satin neck, it offers enhanced comfort and speed, ideal for players who crave agility up and down the neck. The solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and spruce top deliver a full, resonant tone with rich bass, while the bold herringbone trim, antique toner, and antique white binding add vintage flair. Nickel enclosed gear tuners, exclusive to Martin, and an ebony fingerboard with abalone diamond and square inlay round out the guitar’s looks and performance. It’s an ideal balance of traditional craftsmanship and modern playability, much like Billy’s genre-defying style. Each guitar features a custom paper label with his pre-printed signature and graphic. " Condition: New; Top: Sitka spruce; Back and sides: East Indian rosewood; Neck: Mahogany, modified low oval carve; Nut: 1 23/32; Scale: 25; Binding: Antique white; Purfling: Bold Herringbone; Rosette: Multistripe; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course)
