Martin Guitar DX Johnny Cash
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Martin Guitar
DX Johnny Cash
Product Info
Article Number:
556229
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
DX Johnny Cash
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$823.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Johnny Cash DX is a solid, reliable instrument—a real workhorse. The HPL construction makes it tough and consistent, and the Fishman electronics are surprisingly good for amplified performance. It's perfect for gigging singer-songwriters or players who need a dependable, stage-ready acoustic with a cool vibe.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar DX Johnny Cash
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Johnny Cash Special Edition
- Style: D - Dreadnought
- Top: high-pressure laminate (HPL)
- Back and sides: high-pressure laminate (HPL)
- Neck: Birch laminate
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- White star fingerboard inlays with "Cash" inlay at 18th fret
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Black corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup and preamp: Fishman MX
- Richlite bridge with compensated TUSQ saddle
- Factory strings: MA540T authentic treated (art. #469771#)
- Colour: Black
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • HPL top offers surprising durability and consistent tone.
- • Fishman MX pickup delivers a usable amplified sound for stage.
- • Richlite fingerboard provides a smooth, consistent playing experience.
- • The Johnny Cash aesthetic is undeniably cool and unique.
CONS
- • HPL construction lacks the warmth and complexity of solid wood.
- • Birch laminate neck can feel less resonant compared to mahogany or Spanish cedar.
- • Limited tonal versatility; best suited for strumming and roots music.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Back & Sides
High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Neck Material
Birch Laminate
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman MX Preamp & Pickup
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HPL top provides a brighter, more consistent tone, lacking some of the dynamic complexity of solid wood, but it's incredibly durable and resists changes due to humidity.
Richlite is quite dense and durable, but prolonged aggressive playing can still cause wear over time; it's less prone to chipping than some alternatives though.
The Fishman MX offers a good balance of affordability and sound quality, providing a clear amplified signal suitable for smaller gigs or recording, though it may lack the nuanced features of premium systems.
