Martin Guitars DX Johnny Cash
In the early 1970s, Martin Guitar was commissioned to design an all-black lacquered D-35 for country star Johnny Cash. Though Martin had never considered such a request before, an all-black D-35 for the “Man in Black” was custom-made. Cash went on to play his custom D-35 on stage for the next 20 years. In 2006, Martin released a commemorative D-35 Johnny Cash edition. New for 2019, the DX Johnny Cash is a nod to the history between Cash and Martin Guitar. Designed in collaboration with John Carter Cash and the Cash Foundation management team, the guitar features a classic Dreadnought body shape constructed with Jett black high-pressure laminate (HPL) top, back, and sides. Like the earlier commemorative edition, this instrument includes a custom fingerboard inlaid with stars and the “CASH” logo. Johnny Cash’s signature appears on the rosette and label. This model comes with Fishman MX electronics and a soft gig bag embroidered with the “CASH” logo and is strung with Martin’s Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 strings. The DX Johnny Cash was designed to be an accessible and playable guitar for anyone looking to honor the legacy of the legendary musician.
Specifications:
Brand | Martin Guitars |
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Model | DX Johnny Cash |
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Body Type | D-14 Fret |
Top Wood | HPL |
Bracing | 5/16" Sitka Spruce Scalloped X-Brace |
Body Finish | Jett Black |
Back and Sides Wood | HPL |
Neck Material | Black Birch Laminate |
Fingerboard Material | FSC Certified Richlite |
Fingerboard Inlay Style | Inlaid Stars and CASH Custom Ink |
Neck Profile | Performing Artist w/High-Performance Taper |
Neck Measurement | .840 1st - .880 9th |
Neck Finish | Hand-Rubbed |
Neck Joint | Mortise and Tenon |
Scale Length | 25.4" |
Frets | 20 |
Width at Nut | 1.75" |
Nut Material | Black Corian |
Bridge | FSC-Certified Richlite, Modern Belly with Drop-in Saddle |
Saddle | Compensated Black Tusq |
Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" |
Tuning Machines | Chrome Enclosed Gear |
Pickguard | Black |
Electronics | Fishman MX |
Case | Martin Soft Gig Bag |
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