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.
Specs
| Type | Hollow Body |
| Colour | Jett Black |
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Shape | D-14 Fret |
| Body Material | HPL top, back and sides |
| Neck Material | Black Birch Laminate |
| Neck Shape |
Performing Artist |
| Neck Finish | Hand-Rubbed |
| Fretboard Material | FSC® Certified Richlite® |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Fretboard Inlays | White Plastic and Custom Ink; Inlaid Stars and CASH Custom Ink |
| Nut Material |
Black Corian |
| Nut Width | 1 3/4” |
| Pickups | Fishman® MX |
| Bridge | FSC® Certified Richlite® |
| Tuners | Chrome Enclosed Gear |
| Case/Bag | Soft Gig Bag |

















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