Martin DX Johnny Cash Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Gig Bag

The Legend Lives On

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.

Features

• Top Wood    High-pressure Laminate
• Back & Sides Wood    High-pressure Laminate
• Body Bracing    Scalloped X-bracing
• Neck Wood    Black Birch Laminate
• Neck Shape    Performing Artist
• Radius    16"
• Fingerboard Material    Richlite
• Fingerboard Inlay    Stars with CASH at 17th fret
• Number of Frets   20
• Scale Length   25.4"
• Tuning Machines   Closed Gear
• Bridge Material    Richlite
• Nut/Saddle Material    Corian/Tusq
• Nut Width    1.75"
• Electronics    Fishman MX
• Strings    Martin Authentic Lifespan Lights