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. Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium Body Size: D-14 Fret Finish Top: Gloss Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint Back and Side Finish: Gloss Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace Scale Length: 25.4" Brace Shape: Scalloped Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16'' Top Material: Engelmann Spruce Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Back Material: East Indian Rosewood Neck Taper: Standard Taper Side Material: East Indian Rosewood