Martin Guitar DX Johnny Cash LH
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Martin Guitar
DX Johnny Cash LH
Product Info
Article Number:
556351
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
DX Johnny Cash LH
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$823.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This DX Johnny Cash lefty is a solid, dependable workhorse – perfect for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a Martin dreadnought sound on a budget. The HPL build makes it incredibly durable and resistant to humidity changes, while the Fishman electronics are ready for plugging in. It’s a tribute to a legend, built to last.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar DX Johnny Cash LH
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Left-handed model
- 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 fretboard inlays with "Cash" inlay on the 18th fret
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75")
- Black Corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup and preamp: Fishman MX
- Richlite bridge with compensated Tusq saddle
- Strings: MA540T Authentic Treated (Art.#469771#)
- Colour: Black
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Dreadnought body delivers robust volume and a warm low-end response.
- • Fishman MX pickup provides a clear, amplified signal for stage performance.
- • Richlite fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience with consistent feel.
- • Johnny Cash aesthetic adds a unique visual appeal and collectible value.
CONS
- • HPL construction, while durable, lacks the tonal complexity of solid wood.
- • Birch laminate neck, while stable, might feel less resonant than mahogany or Spanish cedar.
- • Richlite bridge, while functional, doesn’t offer the same vintage vibe as ebony.
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 and Pickup
Weight
6.8 lbs (approximate – HPL construction makes it relatively lightweight)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HPL top offers a brighter, more focused tone than solid wood, with less overtones, and is less prone to unwanted resonance – it’s a different character, not necessarily ‘worse’.
Richlite is a durable, eco-friendly alternative to ebony; it’s very stable and resists wear well, although it won't develop the same visual patina as ebony.
The Fishman MX is a decent preamp, but feedback can still be an issue at higher volumes; proper EQ and mic technique are key to minimizing it.
