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.