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Martin DX Johnny Cash Jett Black w/bag
Martin DX Johnny Cash Jett Black w/bag
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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.
Specifications Overview
BODY SIZE:
D-14 Fret
FINISH TOP:
None
CONSTRUCTION:
Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
BACK & SIDE FINISH:
None
BRACING PATTERN:
X-Brace
SCALE LENGTH:
25.4"
BRACE SHAPE:
Scalloped
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:
1 3/4''
TOP MATERIAL:
HPL
NECK SHAPE:
Performing Artist
BACK MATERIAL:
HPL
NECK TAPER:
High-Performance Taper
SIDE MATERIAL:
HPL
ELECTRONICS:
Fishman® MX
RECOMMENDED STRINGS:
Top
TOP COLOR:
None
BRIDGE STYLE:
Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
BINDING:
None
BRIDGE STRING SPACING:
2 5/32"
TOP INLAY MATERIAL:
None
BRIDGE MATERIAL:
FSC® Certified Richlite®
TOP DETAIL:
Jett Black
BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL:
Black Plastic
PICKGUARD:
Black
BRIDGE PIN DOTS:
White Plastic
PICKGUARD INLAY:
None
SADDLE:
Compensated Black Tusq
ROSETTE:
Custom Ink
SADDLE RADIUS:
16"
Body
BRACE MATERIAL:
Sitka Spruce
BACK & SIDES COLOR:
None
BRACE SIZE:
5/16"
BACK DETAIL:
Jett Black
BACK PURFLING/STRIP:
None
BACK INLAY MATERIAL:
None
HEELCAP:
Black
SIDE DETAIL:
Jett Black
ENDPIECE:
None
SIDE INLAY MATERIAL:
None
ENDPIECE INLAY:
None
Neck
NECK MATERIAL:
Black Birch Laminate
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:
FSC® Certified Richlite®
FINISH NECK:
Hand-Rubbed
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET:
2 1/8''
NECK COLOR:
None
FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE:
Inlaid Stars and CASH Custom Ink
NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL:
20
FINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL:
White Plastic and Custom Ink
NECK JOINS BODY AT:
14th Fret
FINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL:
None
SIDE DOTS:
White
Headstock
HEADSTOCK SHAPE:
Solid with Standard Taper
TUNING MACHINES:
Chrome Enclosed Gear
HEADPLATE MATERIAL:
HPL
KNOB:
Small
HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE:
Silver Script Ink
NUT MATERIAL:
Black Corian
HEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL:
None
Misc
CASE:
Soft Gig Bag
LEFT HANDED AVAILABILITY:
Yes
LABEL:
Paper Label
PLEKED:
No
