Martin DX Johnny Cash Acoustic-Electric Guitar Jett Black
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 (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.
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SPECS
WEIGHT: 5.1lbs
YEAR: 2024
CASE: Gig Bag
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
CONSTRUCTION: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
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: Fishman® MX
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