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.

Product Features

• Johnny Cash Signature DX A/E
• Bracing: Scalloped X-Brace
• Neck Material: Black Birch Laminate
• Fingerboard Material: FSC® Certified Richlite®
• Bridge Material: FSC® Certified Richlite®
• Saddle: Compensated Black Tusq

Attributes

• Color: Black
• Body Shape: Dreadnought

Technical Specifications

• Type: Acoustic-Electric
• # of Strings: 6
• Body Type: Hollow Body
• Orientation: Left
• Back And Sides Material: High-Pressure Laminate
• Top Material: High-Pressure Laminate
• Body Finish: Satin
• Neck Material: Birch
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• # of Frets: 20
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Features: Case Included
• Neck Radius: 16"
• Nut Material: Corian
• Electronics: Fishman® MX
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
• Fingerboard Material: Richlite