American Songwriter

Martin Guitar Reveals New Johnny Cash Model With Help From John Carter Cash And Carlene Carter

To herald the news, the iconic country legend’s son, John Carter Cash, and stepdaughter, Carlene Carter, surprised the audience by taking the stage and performing three Carter Family songs, including ...

This vintage Martin once belonged to Johnny Cash – and its current owner has spent decades trying to prove it

The Linseman family heirloom was purchased back in the 1950s, and is believed to be the same D-18 that Cash used to track some early hits ...
WTVF

Martin creates black guitar in honor of Johnny Cash

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Martin Guitar unveiled its brand new Johnny Cash guitar. Johnny's son and stepdaughter both performed some of their dad's songs with the new guitar. Carlene Carter said it's ...
American Songwriter

Enter the January/February High Five Contest

In the early 1970s, Martin Guitar was commissioned to design an all-black lacquered D-35 for country star Johnny Cash. Though Martin had never considered such a request before, an all-black D-35 for ...