Martin DX Johnny Cash Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Honoring the Man in Black, this guitar melds modern building techniques with classy looks. Fitted with Fishman MX electronics, it's ready for the stage.
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| HPL body | Laminated body, strong and durable |
| Mortise/tenon neck joint | Enhanced stability, sustain and strength |
| Richlite fretboard | Focused tone with excellent playability |
| Standard X bracing | Delivers improved sustain and projection |
Overview
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. 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.
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
- Series: Custom Artist
- Edition Size: Open
- Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top Material: HPL
- Top Detail: Jett Black
- Rosette: Custom Ink
- Bracing Pattern: X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Back Material: HPL
- Back Detail: Jett Black
- Side Material: HPL
- Side Detail: Jett Black
- Neck Material: Black Birch Laminate
- Neck Shape: Performing Artist
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Plek: No
- Nut Material: Black Corian
- Headstock Shape: Solid with Standard Taper
- Headplate Material: HPL
- Headplate Logo Style: Silver Script Ink
- Heelcap: Black
- Fingerboard Material: FSCA Certified Richlite
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: White Plastic and Custom Ink
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Inlaid Stars and CASH Custom Ink
- Side Dots: White
- Finish Neck: Hand Rubbed
- Bridge Material: FSCA Certified Richlite
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Saddle: Compensated Black Tusq
- Saddle Radius: 16"
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan(R) 2.0 Light - 92/8 Phosphor Bronze MA540T
- Knob: Small
- Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
- Bridge Pin Dots: White Plastic
- Pickguard: Black
- Pickguard Inlay: None
- Case: Soft Gig Bag
- Label: Paper Label
- Electronics: Fishman MX
- Edition Size: Open
- Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top Material: HPL
- Top Detail: Jett Black
- Rosette: Custom Ink
- Bracing Pattern: X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Back Material: HPL
- Back Detail: Jett Black
- Side Material: HPL
- Side Detail: Jett Black
- Neck Material: Black Birch Laminate
- Neck Shape: Performing Artist
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Plek: No
- Nut Material: Black Corian
- Headstock Shape: Solid with Standard Taper
- Headplate Material: HPL
- Headplate Logo Style: Silver Script Ink
- Heelcap: Black
- Fingerboard Material: FSCA Certified Richlite
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: White Plastic and Custom Ink
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Inlaid Stars and CASH Custom Ink
- Side Dots: White
- Finish Neck: Hand Rubbed
- Bridge Material: FSCA Certified Richlite
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Saddle: Compensated Black Tusq
- Saddle Radius: 16"
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan(R) 2.0 Light - 92/8 Phosphor Bronze MA540T
- Knob: Small
- Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
- Bridge Pin Dots: White Plastic
- Pickguard: Black
- Pickguard Inlay: None
- Case: Soft Gig Bag
- Label: Paper Label
- Electronics: Fishman MX
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 13.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 19 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11DXJOHNNYCASH
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(6 ratings)
Submitted July 1, 2022 by Kenny M in Massena, NY
"First martin ever"
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I've been wanting a martin acoustic for as long as I been playing guitar..started at 10yrs old in now 64.i recently had a very nice taylor that i have no co.plaints about.it was absolutely great however my long timex want for a martin had to co.e true so i went with this extremely affordable Cash...just recieved it today..want to say the overall quality at this price is outstanding..doesnt sound like the taylor ring or any other I've owned. Has very warm and sweet sound that i would expect..i cant stop starring at it .its beautiful ..also very co.fortabke and the action is spot on to my liking..took me a bit to find the vol and tone contrs that are cleverly inside the sound hole..but the fishman electronics are second to none of course..this is going to finally be my keeper..I'm i love and barely chorded out a few patterns to get the feel and sound and I'm very pleased with this guitar already and I'll be paying her tonight and for now I just want to allow myself to pinch myself and say ..I GOT A MARTIN!!
Musical Background:
Been playing and singing since I was bout 12 yrs old I'm 62 now
Musical Style:
Any and all music I love from country to rock and into metal
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