Serial: 2953573
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.
BODY
Body Size: M-14 Fret (0000-14 Fret)
Top Material: FSC® Certified European Spruce
Back Material: White Oak
Side Material: White Oak
Binding: European Flamed Maple
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Top Finish: Gloss
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
NECK
Neck Material: Flamed Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale: 24.9″
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Finish: Satin
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4″
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8”
Fingerboard Binding: None
Number of Frets: 20
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Custom Inlay
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
HARDWARE
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly – Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32″
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Pickguard: Black Acrylic
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Rosette: Custom Inlay with Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16″
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend
Case: Molded Hardshell
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