Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Stage played by Johnny Cash during the formative years of his career, this 1954 Martin D-18 stands at the crossroads of country music history, tied to the earliest performances and recordings of classics including “Folsom Prison Blues” and “I Walk the Line,” and preserved through a remarkable chain of provenance stretching from the Grand Ole Opry stage to Cash himself.
At its core, Music Icons brings together more than 800 lots, led by a rare concentration of stage-played guitars from defining artists across generations, including Ace Frehley, Eddie Van Halen, Billy Duffy, Izzy Stradlin, Kirk Hammett, Mick Mars, Dave Mustaine, Scott Ian, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Music Icons takes place May 29 - 30, live from the Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square.
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Stage played by Johnny Cash during the formative years of his career, this 1954 Martin D-18 stands at the crossroads of country music history, tied to the earliest performances and recordings of classics including “Folsom Prison Blues” and “I Walk the Line,” and preserved through a remarkable chain of provenance stretching from the Grand Ole Opry stage to Cash himself.
At its core, Music Icons brings together more than 800 lots, led by a rare concentration of stage-played guitars from defining artists across generations, including Ace Frehley, Eddie Van Halen, Billy Duffy, Izzy Stradlin, Kirk Hammett, Mick Mars, Dave Mustaine, Scott Ian, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Music Icons takes place May 29 - 30, live from the Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square.
Register & Bid Now
juliensauctions.com/en/items/2238828/johnny-cash-grand-ole-opry-1956-debut-stage-played-1954-martin-d18-acoustic-guitar
#juliensauctions #musicicons #johnnycash #guitar #auction #musichistory
