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; Acoustic/Electric |
Colour |
Jett Black |
Orientation |
Left Handed |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Body Shape |
D-14 Fret |
Body Material |
High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) |
Body Finish |
Hand-Rubbed |
Neck Material |
Black Birch Laminate |
Neck Shape |
Performing Artist, High-Performance Taper |
Neck Finish |
Hand-Rubbed |
Fretboard Material |
FSC® Certified Richlite® |
Number of Frets |
20 |
Fretboard Inlays |
Inlaid Stars and CASH Custom In; White Side Dots |
Nut Material |
Black Corian |
Electronics |
Fishman® MX |
Pickguard |
Black |
Bridge |
Modern Belly – Drop in Saddle; FSC® Certified Richlite® |
Tuners |
Chrome Enclosed Gear |
Strings |
Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 strings |
Case/ Bag |
Soft Gig Bag |