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.

Case: Soft Gig Bag

Overview

Body Size: D-14 Fret
Finish Top: None
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
Back and 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: Yes
Electronics Options: Fishman® MX

Top
Top Color: None
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Binding: None
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: None
Bridge Material: FSC® Certified Richlite®
Top Detail: Jett Black
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
Pickguard: Black
Bridge Pin Dots: White Plastic
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Compensated Black Tusq
Rosette: Custom Ink
Saddle Radius: 16"

Body
Brace Material: Spruce
Back and Sides Color: None
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Detail: Jett Black
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Heelcap: Black
Side Detail: Jett Black
Endpiece: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck
Neck Material: Black Birch Laminate
Fingerboard Material: FSC® Certified Richlite®
Finish Neck: Hand-Rubbed
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: None
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Inlaid Stars and CASH Custom Ink
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: White Plastic and Custom Ink
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White

Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with Standard Taper
Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
Headplate Material: HPL
Knob: Small
Headplate Logo Style: Silver Script Ink
Nut Material: Black Corian
Headplate Binding Material: None
Headplate Detail: None

Misc
Case: Soft Gig Bag
Left Handed Availability: true
Label: Paper Label