Description
Description
The Martin CEO-11 is a striking, limited-edition acoustic-electric that blends artistry and craftsmanship in a way only Martin can. Designed by President and CEO Thomas Ripsam, this Grand Auditorium (M) model features a figured white oak multi-piece back and sides paired with an FSC®-certified European spruce top, offering a rich, dynamic sound that’s both powerful and warm. The eye-catching New Horizons blue burst top and dark mahogany-colored sides create a look that’s as bold as the sound it creates. Unique inlays, including a custom Unalome symbol on the headplate, add a personal touch that speaks to finding your creative path. With a two-piece flamed maple neck, European flamed maple binding, and scalloped spruce X bracing, the CEO-11 invites you to connect with your sound and express yourself fully. It’s equipped with Fishman® Aura VT Blend electronics, custom-voiced to Thomas’ preference, ensuring that its tone stands out wherever you play. The number 11, a “master number” that symbolizes intuition and creativity, aligned perfectly with the guitar’s artistic vision, acting as a subtle reminder of the journey every artist takes to find their true voice. Limited to only 1,111 models, the CEO-11 is built for players looking to make a statement – sonically and visually – while staying true to Martin’s legacy of unleashing the artist within. Each guitar includes a blue paper label signed and numbered by Thomas and a molded hardshell case.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Martin Limited/Special Editions |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | M2918777 |
| Product Color: | New Horizons Blue Burst |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | M-14 Fret (0000-14 Fret) |
| Body Material: | White Oak |
| Body Finish: | Gloss |
| Top Material: | European Spruce |
| Bracing Material: | Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | 5/16" Golden Era Scalloped Forward Shifted X Brace |
| Body Binding: | European Flamed Maple |
| Rosette: | Custom Inlay with Multi-Stripe |
| Purfling: | Rope Style Wood |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Flamed Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Satin |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Dark Mahogany |
| Neck Shape: | Golden Era Modified Low Oval w/High Performance Taper |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Headstock Veneer: | Ebony |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.75" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16" |
| Scale Length: | 25.4" |
| Number of Frets: | 20 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Dovetail Neck Joint |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Abalone Custom Inlay |
| Inlay Shape: | Custom Symbol |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Abalone |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Custom Inlay |
| Neck Binding: | None |
Electronics
| Acoustic Electronics: | Fishman Aura VT Blend |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | Ebony Golden Era Modern Belly w/Drop in Saddle |
| Tuning Machines: | Nickel Open Gear |
| Saddle: | Compensated Bone |
| Pickguard: | Black Acrylic |
| Bridge Pins: | Bone w/Abalone Dots |