Martin X Series Johnny Cash Signature Acoustic Electric Guitar - Black

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This Guitar:

Serial Number: 2827815

Weight: 5lbs 2.3ozs

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.

Body -

• Top Material: HPL
• Body Material: HPL
• Body Shape: D-14 Fret Body
• Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
• Bracing: Spruce Scalloped X Bracing
• Rosette: Custom Ink
• Finish: Jett Black

Neck -

• Neck Material: Black Birch Laminate
• Fretboard Material: FSC Certified Richlite
• Inlays: Style Inlaid Stars and Cash Custom Ink
• Neck Profile: PA Profile with High Performance Taper
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Nut: White Corian, 1.75" Width
  
• Number of Frets: 20
• Neck Construction: Set Neck

Hardware -

• Bridge: FSC Certified Richlite
• Saddle: Compensated Black Tusq, 16" Radius
• Pickguard: Black
• Bridge Pins: Black Plastic with White Dot
• Tuners: Chrome Enclosed Gear

Electronics -

• Pickup System: Fishman MX