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Perhaps Johnny Cash’s most favorite Martin guitar (and he played many) was a specially made D-35, his – and Martin’s – first guitar with a polished black finish. Perfect for “The Man in Black,” Cash played this guitar on stage for nearly 20 years. Now Martin has paid tribute to this musical legend with a close facsimile of that special instrument: the D-35 Johnny Cash Commemorative.Built with premium East Indian Rosewood back and sides with an Engelmann Spruce top with 1/4″ forward shifted scalloped braces, the full black gloss finish is highlighted by the full grained Ivoroid bindings along with Abalone Pearl rosette, “stars” fretboard inlay and signature at the 20th fret. Label numbered 1135 and signed by John Carter Cash and C.F. Martin IV. Includes custom black deluxe hardshell with black hinges and black interior case and Lifetime Warranty.Free shipping in the continental United States.Exact Appearance may varyEngelmann Spruce TopEast Indian Rosewood Back and SidesFull Black gloss finishAbalone stars inlay with Pearl borderPearl Johnny Cash signature at 20th fretBlack Ebony fretboard and bridgeAbalone multi-stripe rosette1/4″ Sitka Spruce forward-shifted scalloped bracesStyle 28 multi-stripe purfling and rosetteGrained Ivoroid full bindingsGrained Ivoroid heel cap and endpieceModified Low Oval neck shapeBone nut and saddleSolid East Indian Rosewood headstock overlayZig Zag backstripsBlack/ White purflings25.4” scale length1 11/16″ nut width2 1/8″ saddle spacingNickel Grover tunersBlack pickguardBlack pins with Abalone dotsBlack deluxe Hardshell caseLifetime WarrantyFree shipping in the USExact appearance may vary

The Martin D-35 features a unique three-piece back constructed from East Indian rosewood, a top made of Sitka spruce, and an ebony fretboard. Launched in 1965, it offers a powerful and resonant sound that has made it a favorite among professional musicians.