Martin D-X2E Billy Strings

The Martin OM-28E Modern Deluxe represents Martin's vision of what a modern heirloom instrument should be—taking one of the most revered Orchestra Models ever produced and enhancing it with cutting-edge materials and premium appointments. Built for players who appreciate vintage Martin tone but demand the very best in performance and refinement, the OM-28E Modern Deluxe delivers exceptional balance, clarity, and responsiveness. Its VTS-treated European red spruce top and Golden Era-style Adirondack bracing give it the open, broken-in character of a well-played vintage instrument right out of the case, while modern innovations add even greater sustain, projection, and dynamic range.

The addition of Fishman Aura VT Blend electronics makes this version equally comfortable on stage and in the studio, preserving the natural acoustic character that makes the OM body so beloved among fingerstyle players and singer-songwriters. Premium touches like European flamed maple binding, Liquidmetal bridge pins, gold EVO frets, and Waverly open-gear tuners elevate both the aesthetics and performance, creating one of the most refined Orchestra Models Martin has ever produced. Recent owner feedback consistently praises the model's depth, complexity, and remarkably comfortable neck profile, making it a true end-game acoustic for many players.

Specs: European red spruce top with VTS treatment; solid East Indian rosewood back and sides; dovetail neck joint construction; Golden Era scalloped Adirondack spruce bracing with VTS; select mahogany neck with Vintage Deluxe profile and standard taper; ebony fingerboard with abalone diamonds and squares long pattern inlays; 25.4" scale length; 1 3/4" nut width; 20 frets; bone nut; compensated White Tusq saddle; ebony modern belly bridge; Liquidmetal bridge pins with red acrylic dots; European flamed maple binding; Style 28 multi-stripe rosette; East Indian rosewood headplate with 1933 C.F. Martin script inlay; gold EVO fretwire; Waverly gold open-gear tuners with butterbean buttons. Gloss body finish with satin neck. Hardshell case. 

Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend pickup system with soundhole-mounted controls for volume and Aura image blending, delivering exceptionally natural plugged-in acoustic tones.