Martin DX Johnny Cash Guitar

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 Overview
BODY SIZE:
D-14 Fret

FINISH TOP:
None

CONSTRUCTION:
Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint

BACK & SIDE FINISH:
None

BRACING PATTERN:
X-Brace

SCALE LENGTH:
25.4"

BRACE SHAPE:
Scalloped

FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:
1 3/4''

TOP MATERIAL:
HPL

NECK SHAPE:
Performing Artist

BACK MATERIAL:
HPL

NECK TAPER:
High-Performance Taper

SIDE MATERIAL:
HPL

ELECTRONICS:
Fishman® MX

RECOMMENDED STRINGS:
Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Light - 92/8 Phosphor Bronze MA540T