Martin Guitar CEO-11
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Martin Guitar
CEO-11
Product Info
Article Number:
605899
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
CEO-11
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$10,008.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The CEO-11 is a serious instrument—Martin really pulled out all the stops here. The European spruce top paired with the ash back and forward-shifted bracing gives it a really balanced and articulate voice, ideal for nuanced fingerstyle or players who want a sophisticated dreadnought. It's a premium-priced guitar suited for the experienced player who appreciates tonal complexity and refined craftsmanship.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar CEO-11
- Steel-String Guitar
- Limited to 1111 pieces worldwide
- Type: 0000-14 Fret
- Top: European spruce
- Back and sides: White ash
- Bracing: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
- Neck: Flamed maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Custom mother-of-pearl dot fingerboard inlays
- Binding: Antique white / black with rope inlays
- Rosette: Custom
- Fingerboard radius: 16"
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Ntu width: 44.5 mm
- Compensated bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Black pickguard
- Bridge: Ebony
- Open machine heads
- Strings: Martin Guitars MA540T Authentic Treated 012 - .054 (Art. #469771#)
- Colour: New Horizons Blue Burst
- Includes hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • European spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and responsiveness.
- • White ash back/sides provide a uniquely warm, complex tone.
- • Forward-shifted X-bracing enhances projection and sustain beautifully.
- • Ebony fingerboard and nut contribute to smooth playability and note definition.
CONS
- • The New Horizons Blue Burst finish may not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • The 16in fingerboard radius might feel less familiar to players used to flatter profiles.
- • Limited production run makes acquisition potentially challenging.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
European Spruce
Back & Sides
White Ash
Neck Material
Flamed Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The white ash provides a richer, darker tonal base than the often-used mahogany, offering a more complex harmonic profile and a slightly warmer overall sound.
Yes, it's a notable difference; maple tends to be a bit stiffer and brighter, contributing to a more focused and articulate feel, and a slightly snappier response.
While Martin's quality control is generally excellent, slight variations in wood grain and finish are expected in limited-run instruments—a thorough inspection is always recommended.
