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.

Product Features

• Limited to Just 1,111 Units Worldwide
• FSC-Certified European Spruce Top Yields High-Headroom Projection and Expansive Dynamic Range
• Multipiece German White Oak Back and Sides Bring Mid-Emphasized Sound, Resounding Basses, and Transparent Trebles
• European Flamed-Maple Neck Imparts Full-Spectrum Warmth and Brightness to Your Sound, with Superior Note-Separating Articulation
• Ebony Fretboard Conjures Relentless Sustain, Crystalline Transparency, and Shimmering Depth that Never Sacrifices Definition
• Golden Era Scalloped Braces Blend Weight-Reduction with Sonic Enhancement for Premier Prewar Martin Craftsmanship and Sound
• Satin-Finished Neck Shaped to Golden Era Modified Low Oval Profile, Accommodating Plenty of Playstyles with Unwavering Accuracy
• Active Fishman Aura VT Blend Preamp System is Custom-Tuned to Thomas Ripsam’s Personal Performance Preferences
• Indian Yantra Tattoo-Inspired Inlays and Unalaome Headstock Inlay Supplement Your 6-String with the Power of Arcane Wisdom
• Includes Molded Hardshell Case and Blue Paper Label Signed and Numbered by Thomas Ripsam

Attributes

• Color: Blue
• Body Shape: Grand Concert

Technical Specifications

• Type: Acoustic
• # of Strings: 6
• Body Type: Hollow Body
• Orientation: Right
• Back And Sides Material: Oak
• Top Material: Spruce
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Neck Material: Maple
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• # of Frets: 20
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Features: Fingerboard Inlay, Limited Edition, Pickguard, Solid Top
• Neck Radius: 16"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony