Through The
Eyes Of A Fan
Tributes To Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash's Martin Guitar
Martin
Honors Johnny Cash With Limited Edition D-42JC
Signature Model Guitar
Nashville
TN. July 11, 1997 Johnny Cash, one of country music’s most distinctive
figures, and the Martin Guitar Company are proud to introduce the D-42JC
Johnny Cash Limited Edition Signature Model, a collaboration between the
respected “Man In Black” and Martin. The Johnny Cash Limited Edition
Guitar will be available from Martin dealers throughout the world. The
edition will be limited to a maximum of 200 guitars, each numbered in
sequence and personally signed by Johnny Cash and C.F. Martin 4,
Martin’s Chairman and CEO. Johnny Cash, the youngest Performer ever
inducted into the Country Hall Of Fame, and also in the Rock n Roll Hall
Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Although he starts every concert
with the words “Hello I’m Johnny Cash” this is one artist who needs
little introduction. Cash is one or the most recognizable and respected
figures in country music and is acknowledged to be one of the biggest
stars the industry has ever produced. Throughout his long career, Johnny
Cash has shown tremendous loyalty to Martin guitars. His favorite include
the first Black Martin Guitar ever made, Cash custom D-35 made in 1989.
He
also plays a Martin Bicentennial Limited Edition (#375) a custom D-45 made
in 1982 and signed by both C. F. Martin #3, and C.F. Martin #4. The Johnny
Cash D-42JC Signature Model is the first al black limited edition guitar
ever offered by Martin. Hand-crafted entirely of solid woods, this D-42JC
is a 14-fret dreadnought with high performance, forward-shifted scalloped
X-bracing. The tree piece black is made of East Indian Rosewood with
Martin style 45 multi-colored back inlay strips. Hank Williams/Johnny Cash
D-45 inspired the neck shape. The fingerboard is genuine ebony and is
inlaid with abalone stars, delicately bordered with mother of pearl. The
rosette and the perimeter or the body is bordered with highly colorful
style 42 abalone pearl inlay. Johnny Cash’s signature will be inlaid
between the 19th and the 20th frets. A portion of
the proceeds from the sale of the Johnny Cash Limited Edition Guitars will
be donated to the Carter Family Memorial Center.
The Johnny
Cash D-42JC Signature Model
First All Black Limited Edition Guitar Ever Offered By Martin
A
native of Kingsland, Arkansas, Johnny Cash began playing the guitar and
writing songs in the 1950’s while serving in the Air Force. His Hits
include such favorites as “I Walk The Line”
“Folsom Prison Blues” and “A Boy Named Sue” Widely known
for his prison performances and songs, Cash has won three Grammy Awards.
He married to a singing partner June Carter. Martin Guitar dealers will
begin to take orders for the Johnny Cash Limited Edition Guitars
immediately though due to heavy demand for Martin instruments, this
edition will not appear in stores until early 1998 as with all Martin
guitar, the construction process takes both time and expertise. The Martin
Guitar Company dates back to the 1830s when Christian Frederick Martin,
Sr. moved to the United States from Europe. The guitar shop he set up over
160 years ago has been continuously family owned and operated. Current
Chairman and CEO, Chris Martin #4 is the sixth generation Martin to head
this venerable company.
June
Carter Cash 1985 Alvarez Acoustic Guitar
Model
DY73CS
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