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.
Specifications
- Body Size: M-14 Fret (0000-14 Fret)
- Top Material: European Spruce
- Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
- Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
- Back Material: White Oak
- Side Material: White Oak
- Neck Material: Flamed Maple
- Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4″
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4″
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Custom Inlay
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Top Color: New Horizons Blue Burst
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Pickguard: Black Acrylic
- Case: Molded Hardshell
- Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend
- Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 – Light (MA540T)
