Martin X Series Johnny Cash Signature Black

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: 
Weight: 5lbs 2.3ozs
Serial #: 2827815

Overview:

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
• Bracing Pattern: X Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Top Material: HPL
• Back Material: HPL
• Side Material: HPL
• Electronics Options: Fishman MX
• Finish Top: None
• Back and Side Finish: None
• Scale Length: 25.4”
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 ¾”
• Neck Shape: Performing Artist
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Electronics: Yes

Top:

• Top Color: None
• Binding: None
• Top Inlay Material: None
• Top Detail: Jett Black
• Pickguard: Black
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Rosette: Custom Ink
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly – Drop in Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32”
• Bridge Material: FSC Certified Richlite
• Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
• Bridge Pin Dots: White Plastic
• Saddle: Compensated Black Tusq
• Saddle Radius: 16”

Body:

• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16”
• Back Purfling/Strip: None
• Heelcap: Black
• Endpiece: None
• Endpiece Inlay: None
• Back and Sides Color: None
• Back Detail: Jett Black
• Back Inlay Material: None
• Side Detail: Jett Black
• Side Inlay Material: None

Neck:

• Neck Material: Black Birch Laminate
• Finish Neck: Hand-Rubbed
• Neck Color: None
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Side Dots: White
• Fingerboard Material: FSC Certified Richlite
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8”
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style Inlaid Stars and CASH Custom Ink
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: White Plastic and Custom Ink
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
• Side Dots: White

Headstock:

• Headstock Shape: Solid With Standard Taper
• Headplate Material: HPL
• Headplate Logo Style: Silver Script Ink
• Headplate Binding Material: None
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
• Knob: Small
• Nut Material: Black Corian
• Headplate Detail: None

Misc.:

• Case: Soft Gig Bag