Play with a wealth of history behind you. The Martin D-35 Johnny Cash is a dark striking and tonally exquisite model that pays tribute to the legend himself. The D-35 was favoured by Johnny Cash; its shimmering trebles and rich lows made up that wonderfully clear and twangy sound he is known for. Experience the same tone with this guitar courtesy of a gorgeous spruce top resonant rosewood back and sides and a sublime ebony fretboard. The combination of these three meticulously chosen tonewoods results in a sound that sparkles across the whole frequency range. Its not enough to have just three glorious tonewoods a reliable guitar must be robust enough to endure every gig thriving performance after performance. Mounted inside the body of the Martin D-35 Johnny Cash is scalloped forward-shifted X-bracing providing incredible stability and tonal resonance. The ebony fretboard is also wonderfully durable; play and play without the worry of it wearing away it can handle the frequent attack of your skilful fretting. The Martin D-35 Johnny Cash is a stunning guitar in both looks and sound… a truly magnificent long-lasting investment.
A divine tonewood duo East Indian rosewood and Engelmann spruce. There really isnt a more exquisite tonewood combination. Crafted from rosewood the back and sides of the D-35 Johnny Cash offer a beautiful rich tone embellished with brightness and sparkling clarity. Fingerpick strum and deliver crystal-clear pitch-perfect solos – rosewoods response is even across the whole frequency range giving you a wonderfully consistent sound. Its dark and complex resonance creates a beautiful undercurrent to a full-bodied tone whilst a certain amount of zing gives it that sharpness needed for excellent definition. All of these tonal qualities as well as its sturdiness and reliability make rosewood a popular choice for acoustic guitars. So you know it’s a trustworthy feature. Complementing the back and sides is another reliable tonewood – the spruce top. Spruce has a broad dynamic range perfect for any gigging musician who needs good volume and sound projection. Its crisp articulation makes the world of difference for a range of playing styles whilst its balanced tone gives it a huge amount of versatility. For a beautiful clear tone in which every single note rings out with glistening definition spruce does not disappoint. And its combination with rosewood enhances such sparkling clarity even more resulting in a simply glorious acoustic sound. Flawless fretting The divine properties of the D-35 Johnny Cash extend from the body and travel up the select hardwood neck; so you can be sure that every single part you touch will be filled with practical and tonal attributes waiting for you to explore. A select hardwood neck is a welcomed feature for any avid guitarist as such strength is needed for the thinnest part of the guitar. But the showstopper really is the ebony fretboard attached on top. It is what makes this guitar stand out from others out there. Not only does its naturally shaded colour work perfectly with the D-35s overall black and glossy appearance but it also brings a wealth of characteristics that make playing this guitar a sublime experience. Ebonys high oil content gives it a smooth and fast finish lending itself to quick and immaculate fretting techniques. Its high level of durability also means it can handle the frequent attack of your fingertips without wearing away. Whether it’s a simple guitar practice session at home or a sold-out gig with an awe-struck crowd the ebony fretboard promises to thrive and deliver. Now onto the more enticing attributes of ebony… its stunning sonic capabilities. Ebony is an extremely responsive tonewood that offers a beautifully bright sound making it a gorgeous accompaniment to rosewood and spruce. Project your music with purpose and brilliant volume ebonys snappy and crisp attack ensures that every single note cuts through the mix astonishingly well leaving nothing unheard. This exquisite sound produced by a high-quality tonewood is exactly what acoustic players look for and the D-35 Johnny Cash delivers it with pure excellence. Stability and durability We all know that beauty comes from within and the D-35 Johnny Cash is no different. Even the inside of the rosewood and spruce body has been meticulously designed for robustness and superb sound. Scalloped forward-shifted X-bracing has been mounted inside to offer more expansive vibrations stability and a depth of tone. Such a complex construction might not redeem itself with a simpler title but each part entails a unique and necessary characteristic. The scalloped shape of the bracing means parts have been scooped out allowing the spruce top to vibrate more freely and resulting in a more dynamic sound that retains structural reliability. Scalloped bracing is an enticing feature particularly on Martin guitars as it takes us back to their “Golden Era” when all their steel-string guitars featured this sturdy and resonant brace shape. Such instruments are still held with such high regard now and so you can trust that the D-35 Johnny Cash has been constructed with history experience and an abundance of knowledge behind it. The benefits of scalloped forward-shifted X-bracing do not stop there. An X-bracing pattern offers an exceptionally sturdy structure that accommodates high-tension steel strings. Tune up and play without worrying about any potential guitar body tragedies X-bracing is strong enough to withstand any amount of pressure. Martin have also employed an innovative modification to their bracing on the D-35 Johnny Cash by shifting it forward half an inch closer to the soundhole enhancing the bass frequencies even further. It does this by allowing the lower bout more freedom to vibrate so you end up with a beautifully resonant sound that teams well with the shimmering clarity and brightness of rosewood and spruce. Striking appearance If youre going to play an instrument that encompasses so much sonic and practical magnificence then youll want it to have an aesthetic to match. The D-35 Johnny Cash showcases pure simplicity and excellence whilst also being visually striking. Subtle embellishments have been added to the gorgeous dark gloss finish making this guitar truly stunning. Grained ivoroid binding flows like a ribbon around the D-35s outline showcasing its elegant silhouette whilst an ebony fretboard blends seamlessly into the rich black of the guitars top. An intricate soundhole rosette and square tapered headstock then bring even more subtle yet eye-catching details that make the D-35 Johnny Cash look absolutely beautiful. And to preserve its divine construction and sound a ply hardshell case is included making travelling less of a plight. Prepare to deliver an unforgettable set. Legendary tone We cant ignore the fact that this guitar has been designed to replicate the iconic sound and style of Johnny Cash it really is perfect for Cash lovers. Everything from structure to tone has been scrupulously considered in order to commemorate the legendary-singer songwriter. But it also allows for tonal versatility too so you won’t be limited in sound. Achieve the crisp attack brightness and clarity that Cash demonstrated whilst still having the opportunity to explore a range of sounds presented by the resonance of the lower bout and forward-shifted bracing. You will be sure to have your audience tapping their feet and swaying whilst being completely captivating by your music. And more importantly you will be truly immersed in a mesmerising playing experience with the D-35 Johnny Cash. Specifications Product Code: CFM-GTR-D35JOHNNYCASHBody Body Top: Engelmann Spruce Body Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood Body Finish: Gloss Rosette: Abalone With Multi-Stripe Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Bracing Brace Shape: Scalloped Bridge: Ebony Bridge Style: Modern Belly – Drop In Saddle Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8″ Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone Saddle: Compensated Bone Saddle Radius: 16″Neck & Fingerboard Neck Material: Select Hardwood Fingerboard Material: Ebony Scale Length: 25.4″ Number Of Frets: 20 Inlays: Stars With Johnny Cash Signature Abalone With Mother Of Pearl Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2 1/8″ Headstock Shape: Solid With Square Taper Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood Nut Material: BoneHardware Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear Included Case: Ply Hardshell
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