Martin CEO-11 - New Horizons Blue Burst

The Martin CEO-11 is a limited-edition masterpiece that beautifully fuses modern artistry with the legacy of Martin's time-honored craftsmanship. Designed by Martin's own President and CEO Thomas Ripsam, this guitar is built on the Grand Auditorium platform, offering a powerful, clear tone whether you're strumming aggressively or playing with a delicate fingerstyle touch. It’s an instrument that invites you to express your creativity.

This guitar's stunning sound comes from a unique combination of tonewoods. The FSC-certified European spruce top provides incredible projection and a wide dynamic range, perfect for any playing style. Paired with a stunning multi-piece German white oak back and sides, the guitar delivers a bright, transparent tone with plenty of warmth and a powerful midrange presence. The flamed maple neck and ebony fingerboard add to the guitar's articulate sound and superior note separation.

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  Highlights

A limited-edition design envisioned by Martin CEO Thomas Ripsam, with only 1,111 units produced.

The striking "New Horizons Blue Burst" finish, a first for Martin, makes a bold visual statement.

Crafted with a unique combination of FSC-certified European spruce and multi-piece German white oak for a powerful, nuanced acoustic voice.

The ergonomic GE Modified Low Oval neck profile ensures a comfortable and effortless playing experience.

Fishman Aura VT Blend electronics, custom-voiced by Thomas Ripsam himself, provide a natural and pristine amplified tone.

  Specifications

Body Wood: Solid German White Oak (Back & Sides)

Top Wood: Solid FSC® Certified European Spruce

Neck Wood: Flamed Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

Fretboard Wood: Ebony

Scale Length: 25.4"

Fretboard Radius: 16"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Custom Abalone Inlay

Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper

Finish: Gloss Body, Satin Neck

Bridge Material: Ebony

Nut Material: Bone

Tuners: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs

Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend

Bridge: GE Modern Belly

Manufacturer Part Number: CEO-11

Depth at 1st Fret: .875"

Depth at 10th Fret: .930"