Martin DX Johnny Cash Black

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: 
Weight: 5lbs 2.3ozs
Serial #: 2827815

Overview:

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
• Bracing Pattern: X Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Top Material: HPL
• Back Material: HPL
• Side Material: HPL
• Electronics Options: Fishman MX
• Finish Top: None
• Back and Side Finish: None
• Scale Length: 25.4”
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 ¾”
• Neck Shape: Performing Artist
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Electronics: Yes

Top:

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

Body:

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

Neck:

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

Headstock:

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

Misc.:

• Case: Soft Gig Bag

Why To Buy From Rock City!

Established in 2015, Rock City Music Company is an independently owned music store for players by players. Located just outside of Detroit, Michigan, Rock City Music Company is a music mecca that encompasses everything from guitars and lessons, to vinyl records and t-shirts, to posters, accessories, our music-themed pinball machines and more.

Rock City has earned its rank  as one of the top places in the country for in-store events. Rock City has hosted legends such as Geddy Lee (Rush), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Gary Holt (Slayer/Exodus), Blackberry Smoke, Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper) and many many more. Rock ’n’ Roll is our passion, and we strive to provide excellent service, and a great experience, both inside and outside of our store.

Ready to Rock, Right Out Of The Box: All of our guitars are maintained by our FMIC (Fender Musical Instruments Company) Certified in-house guitar technician, to ensure any guitar that leaves our hands is ready to play as soon as you receive it!

Fast Shipping & Communication: Our top priority is making sure that your gear arrives safely to you as soon as possible. Our staff members strive to pack and label your items for shipping within 2 hours of placing your order (During regular business hours). Items never take more than 24 hours to leave our possession.

Guitars, Basses, Amps, Cases and select other items ship via UPS Ground

Pedals & Accessories ship via USPS Priority & First Class Mail

Have a preferred shipping method? Let us know and we will do our best to accommodate

We appreciate your business more than you know and we show it! Our communication is second to none and very important to us.  You will have a dedicated and educated staff member overseeing your order, that can assist with any questions or concerns.

Is My New Guitar Protected During Shipment ? : All items are packed with extreme care and although we do our best to protect items from damage, sometimes it happens. Have no fear, all of our items are shipped fully insured at no additional cost to you.

Rock City Music Company is an official dealer of:

Gretsch, Fender, Charvel, Jackson, Epiphone, ESP/LTD, EVH, Reverend, Takamine, Rock N Roll Relics, Sterling/MusicMan and Echopark Guitars.

Electro-Harmonix, Earthquaker Devices, Boss, MXR, Dunlop, JHS, Pro-Tone, Strymon and Catalinbread Effects Pedals

Orange, Fender, Boss, EVH amplifiers

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