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
Body type: Dreadnought
Cutaway: No
Top wood: HPL
Back & sides: HPL
Bracing pattern: Scalloped X
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed
Neck
Neck shape: Performing Artist profile
Nut width: 1.77 in. (45 mm)
Fingerboard: FSC Certified Richlite
Neck wood: Birch
Scale length: 25.4 in.
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Hand-rubbed
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Fishman MX
Configuration: Undersaddle transducer
Preamp EQ: 2-band
Other
Headstock overlay: HPL 
Tuning machines: Die-cast
Bridge: Richlite 
Saddle & nut: Tusq, Corian
Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: Body finish
Case: Gig bag