Martin DX Johnny Cash Acoustic Electric Guitar - Satin Black

FEATURES

• Johnny Cash signature DX A/E
• Dreadnought body style
• Comfortable 25.4-inch scale length; scalloped X-bracing
• PA-profile black birch laminate neck and Richlite fingerboard
• Fishman MX electronics 
• Custom rosette; eye-catching star fingerboard inlays with CASH at the 18th fret
• Attractive satin finish

DESCRIPTION

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

Body

• Body type: Dreadnought
• Cutaway: No
• Top wood: HPL
• Back & sides: HPL
• Bracing pattern: Scalloped X
• Body finish: Gloss
• Orientation: Right handed

Neck

• Neck shape: Performing Artist profile
• Nut width: 1.77 in. (45 mm)
• Fingerboard: FSC Certified Richlite
• Neck wood: Birch
• Scale length: 25.4 in.
• Number of frets: 20
• Neck finish: Hand-rubbed

Electronics

• Pickup/preamp: Yes
• Brand: Fishman MX
• Configuration: Undersaddle transducer
• Preamp EQ: 2-band

Other

• Headstock overlay: HPL 
• Tuning machines: Die-cast
• Bridge: Richlite 
• Saddle & nut: Tusq, Corian
• Number of strings: 6-string
• Special features: Body finish
• Case: Gig bag
• Country of origin: Mexico