C.F. Martin Launches Two Billy Strings Dreadnoughts with a Modern Twist

Billy Strings’ impact on bluegrass and guitar flatpicking has triggered tens of thousands of fans to attend his concerts and buy his records and merch. For bluegrass guitarists, he’s probably had more impact on the flatpicking scene than any of his modern peers, raising the bar with his facile, deeply rooted picking and singing. But he’s also brought new sounds to the bluegrass palette such as layered electronic soundscapes and guitar effects pedals, creating a wholly modern style. So it’s no surprise that a) C.F. Martin wanted to develop a signature Billy Strings Dreadnought model and, b) that Strings would bring that sense of innovation all the way down to the basic architecture of his new signature guitars. As Martin explains, “These guitars reflect Billy’s passion for timeless tone and design, while featuring custom touches like a 25-inch scale length and a comfortable 1 23/32-inch nut width. His signature Martins are built to inspire, embodying Billy’s vision o