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.

General:
Brand Name: Martin
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Nickel
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: New Horizons Blue Burst
Serial Number: M3017930
Series: Martin Limited/Special Editions
Weight: 4lbs 12oz

Body:
Body Binding: European Flamed Maple
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Material: White Oak
Body Shape: M-14 Fret (0000-14 Fret)
Bracing Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: 5/16" Golden Era Scalloped Forward Shifted X Brace
Purfling: Rope Style Wood
Rosette: Custom Inlay with Multi-Stripe
Top Material: European Spruce

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Custom Inlay
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Frets to Body: 14
Headstock Inlay or Decal: Custom Inlay
Headstock Veneer: Ebony
Neck Binding: None
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Joint: Dovetail Neck Joint
Neck Material: Flamed Maple
Neck Shape: Golden Era Modified Low Oval w/High Performance Taper
Neck Tint or Color: Dark Mahogany
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.75"
Side Marker Inlay: Abalone

Electronics:
Acoustic Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend

Hardware:
Bridge: Ebony Golden Era Modern Belly w/Drop in Saddle
Bridge Pins: Bone w/Abalone Dots
Pickguard: Black Acrylic
Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear