Description
Description
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 (1-IPLI top, back and sides. Like the earlier commemorative edition, this instrument includes a custom fingerboard inlaid with stars and the -CAW 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. 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
Specs
General
| Series: | Martin X Series |
| Artist Name: | Johnny Cash |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in Mexico |
| Product Color: | Black |
| Case Type: | Gig Bag Included |
| Factory Setup: | .012-.054, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Dreadnought |
| Acoustic Cutaway Type: | No Cutaway |
| Body Material: | Black HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) |
| Top Material: | Black HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) |
| Bracing Material: | Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | X-Bracing |
| Rosette: | Custom Ink |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Black Birch Laminate |
| Neck Finish: | Hand Rubbed Oil |
| Neck Shape: | Performing Artist |
| Fingerboard Material: | FSC Certified Richlite |
| Headstock Veneer: | HPL |
| Nut Material: | White Corian |
| Nut Width: | 1.75" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16" |
| Scale Length: | 25.4" |
| Number of Frets: | 20 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | White Plastic & Custom Ink Stars & Cash |
| Inlay Shape: | Stars |
| Side Marker Inlay: | White |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Silver Script Ink |
Electronics
| Acoustic Electronics: | Fishman MX |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Chrome |
| Bridge: | Richlite Modern Belly |
| Tuning Machines: | Enclosed Gear with Small Buttons |
| Saddle: | Compensated Black TUSQ |
| Pickguard: | Black |
| Bridge Pins: | Black TUSQ |