Martin CEO-11 (778)

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 Size: M-14 Fret (0000-14 Fret)
Top Wood: FSC® Certified European Spruce
Top Color: New Horizons Blue Burst
Top Detail: Custom Ink
Top Inlay Material: Bold Half Herringbone
Top Finish: Gloss
Back & Sides Wood: White Oak
Back & Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Detail: 3 Piece / Figured
Side Detail: Figured
Body Binding: European Flamed Maple
Back Purfling/Strip: Rope Style Wood
Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Side Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Scale Length: 25.4"
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Neck Wood: Flamed Maple
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: Not specified
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Inlays: Custom Inlay
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Abalone
Number of Frets: 20
Nut Material: Bone
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly – Drop-in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pins: Bone with Abalone Dots
Pickguard: Black Acrylic
Pickguard Inlay: None
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: Ebony
Headplate Logo Style: Custom Inlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuners: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Heelcap: Ebony
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend
Label: Paper Label Signed by Thomas Ripsam, Numbered in Sequence w/Total (e.g. 1 of 1111)
Left Handed Availability: True
Case: Molded Hardshell