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.

Specifications:

• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Body Material: High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
• Fretboard Material: FSC® Certified Richlite®
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• No. of Frets: 20
• Fretboard Inlays: Inlaid Stars and CASH Custom Ink
• Bridge: FSC® Certified Richlite®
• Pickguard: Black
• Strings: Martin® Authentic Acoustic® Lifespan® 2.0 strings
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
• Case: Soft Gig Bag