Martin - CEO-11 Custom Shop Limited Edition - Acoustic-Electric Guitar - New Horizons Blue Burst - w/ Hardshell Case

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.

In House Serial: 2978471

Features:

• M-14 Fret (0000-14 Fret) body size
• White Oak back and sides
• FSC® Certified European Spruce top with New Horizons Blue Burst top color
• GE Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper
• 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
• Molded Hardshell case
• Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light

Specifications:

Top

• Top Material: FSC® Certified European Spruce
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Top Color: New Horizons Blue Burst
• Top Inlay Material: Bold Half Herringbone
• Top Detail: Custom Ink
• Binding: European Flamed Maple
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Bridge Pin Material: Bone
• Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
• Pickguard: Black Acrylic
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Rosette: Custom Inlay with Multi-Stripe
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Saddle Radius: 16"

Body

• Body Size: M-14 Fret (0000-14 Fret)
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Back Material: White Oak
• Side Material: White Oak
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
• Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
• Back Detail: 3 Piece/Figured
• Side Detail: Figured
• Back Purfling/Strip: Rope Style Wood
• Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe
• Side Inlay Material: Black Stripe
• Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace
• Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Heelcap: Ebony
• Endpiece: None
• Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck

• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck Material: Flamed Maple
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Custom Inlay
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
• Side Dots: Abalone

Headstock

• Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
• Headplate Material: Ebony
• Headplate Logo Style: Custom Inlay
• Headplate Binding Material: None
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Knob: Butterbean
• Nut Material: Bone

Misc

• Case: Molded Hardshell
• Label: Paper Label Signed by Thomas Ripsam, Numbered in Sequence w/Total (1 of 1111, 2 of 1111 etc.)
• Electronics: Yes
• Electronics Options: Fishman Aura VT Blend
• Pleked: true