Martin - DX Johnny Cash - Jett Black Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Martin - DX Johnny Cash - Jett Black Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Built in collaboration with John Carter Cash and the Cash Foundation, the DX Johnny Cash pays tribute to the legendary “Man in Black” and his decades-long connection with Martin.
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Nearly 200 years of acoustic guitar building expertise in every instrument. The signature Martin tonal balance that sits perfectly in any musical context. Construction methods proven and perfected across generations of professionals. Solid wood tops that mature and improve in tone over years of playing.
Light gauge strings (.012s or lighter) let Martin's legendary scalloped bracing do exactly what it was designed for. Play this guitar every day and the top opens up beautifully - a Martin at one year genuinely sounds better than the day you bought it.
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DX Johnny Cash
Built in collaboration with John Carter Cash and the Cash Foundation, the DX Johnny Cash pays tribute to the legendary “Man in Black” and his decades-long connection with Martin. Inspired by the custom all-black D-35 Martin created for Johnny in the early ’70s, this guitar captures that bold, iconic look with a jet-black high-pressure laminate (HPL) top, back, and sides. The classic Dreadnought body delivers powerful tone, while Fishman® electronics let you plug in and play. Details like a star-inlaid fingerboard, the unmistakable “CASH” logo, and Johnny’s signature on the rosette and label make this model something special—whether you’re a fan, a player, or both. It’s durable, road-ready, and includes a soft gig bag embroidered with the “CASH” name. The DX Johnny Cash was designed to be an accessible and playable guitar for anyone looking to honor the legacy of the legendary musician.
Overview |
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| Recommended Strings | Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light |
| Body Size | D-14 Fret |
| Finish Top | None |
| Construction | Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint |
| Back and 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 | Yes |
| Electronics Options | Fishman® MX |
Top |
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| 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 |
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| Brace Material | Spruce |
| Back and 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Headplate Detail | None |
Misc |
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| Case | Soft Gig Bag |
| Left Handed Availability | true |
| Label | Paper Label |
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