Martin D-35 Johnny Cash

Martin D-35 Johnny Cash

Serial Number M3027978

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Inspired by Johnny Cash’s iconic all-black D-35, this signature model pairs rosewood tone with bold style and custom inlays. Built for performance and legacy, it’s a true tribute to the Man in Black. 

When Johnny Cash walked on stage, he carried more than just a presence—he carried a Martin. His custom all-black D-35 became a signature part of his sound and style, thundering through nearly two decades of live performances. The D-35 Johnny Cash pays tribute to that legendary instrument and one of the most iconic Martin artists of all time. It features an Engelmann spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides—including the distinctive three-piece back that sets the D-35 apart—for deep, powerful tone and classic Martin resonance. Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing adds clarity and responsiveness, while the gloss black finish, antique white binding, and abalone rosette reflect Cash’s bold, no-frills aesthetic. A bound ebony fingerboard showcases abalone star inlays and Johnny’s signature at the 20th fret. With a Modified Low Oval neck and optional electronics, it’s built to perform—and it comes in a hardshell case, ready for the road. The D-35 Johnny Cash is more than a guitar—it’s a tribute to the man, the music, and the Martin he made his own.

Specifications

Highlights
D-14 Fret body size
East Indian Rosewood back and sides
Engelmann Spruce top with Black top color
Modified Low Oval with Standard Taper neck
1 11/16'' fingerboard width at nut
Ply Hardshell case
Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium

Top
Top Material: Engelmann Spruce
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Black
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8''
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard: Black
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"

Body
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Black
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag with Black Stripe
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 1/4"
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe

Neck
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Black
Finish Neck: Gloss
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Stars with Johnny Cash Signature
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone with Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material: Antique White
Side Dots: Black

Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: Antique White
Headplate Detail: None
Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
Knob: Large
Nut Material: Bone

Misc
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: Signed by CFM IV & John Carter Cash, Numbered in Sequence
Electronics: No
Left Handed Availability: true
Pleked: true