Detail 01
Martin E-1 with tuner and controls
The guitar has onboard electronics, including a tuner and controls.
Product detailSKU #1500000448510
MartinBilly Strings Signature DX2E Left-Handed Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Martin’s left-handed Billy Strings Signature D-X2E is a 14-fret dreadnought acoustic-electric with a 25-inch scale and onboard Martin E-1 electronics. The shorter scale is described as easing string tension for bends and quick changes, while the satin-finished Modified Low Oval neck carries the performance-focused layout. A spruce top is paired with Brazilian rosewood-patterned HPL back and sides, and the E-1 system provides onboard tuner and controls when you need to plug in. A soft-shell case is included.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Left-handed rehearsal and live setups where onboard tuning and amplification controls simplify connection.
- Fast flatpicking or chord changes that benefit from the described lower-tension 25-inch scale.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Right-handed players, as this model is specified in left-handed orientation.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
25-inch scale length
The shorter scale is described as reducing tension for easier bends and rapid transitions.
Detail 03
Brazilian rosewood-patterned HPL back and sides
The back and sides use HPL with a Brazilian rosewood pattern.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a left-handed model.
- 02It is an acoustic-electric guitar with onboard Martin E-1 electronics.
- 03A soft-shell case is supplied.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the D-X2E be plugged in?
Yes. It has Martin E-1 electronics with onboard tuner and controls.
02Is this a left-handed guitar?
Yes. Its orientation is left handed.
03What case comes with it?
It includes a soft-shell case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
12 detailsPlayability
- Radius
- 16 inch
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Scale Length
- 25
- Neck Shape
- Modified low oval
- Nut Material
- White Corian
- Strings
- Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light (MA540T)
- Orientation
- Left handed
- Width At 12th Fret
- 2.125 inch
- Nut Width
- 1.71875
- Saddle Radius
- 16 inch
- Number of Strings
- Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light (MA540T)
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2.156 inch
24 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Modern belly
- Bridge Material
- Ebony
- Binding
- None
- Neck Joins Body At
- 14th fret
- Back Wood
- Brazilian rosewood HPL
- Inlays
- Diamond and squares long (faux abalone)
- Sides Wood
- Brazilian rosewood HPL
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel
- Neck Color
- Natural
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Neck Joint
- Mortise and tenon
- Neck Finish
- Satin
- Color
- Natural
- Bridge Pins
- White plastic with black dots
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Body Finish
- Satin back and sides, hand-applied top
- Top Color
- Natural
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Pickguard
- Faux tortoise
- Body Style
- D-14 fret
- Body Shape
- D-14 fret
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel open gear with butterbean knobs
- Side Dots
- White
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Soft shell
9 detailsOther
- Saddle
- White Tusq
- Truss Rod
- Adjustable
- Brace Shape
- Scalloped
- Brace Size
- 5/16 inch
- Rosette
- Style 28 Boltaron
- Configuration
- Martin E-1 with tuner and controls
- Bracing Pattern
- X brace
- Product Type
- Acoustic-electric guitar
- Series
- X Series
