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 thats both powerful and warm. The eye-catching New Horizons blue burst top and dark mahogany-colored sides create a look thats 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. Its 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 guitars 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 Martins legacy of unleashing the artist within. Each guitar includes a blue paper label signed and numbered by Thomas and a molded hardshell case. Specifications Body Size: M-14 Fret (0000-14 Fret) Top Material: European Spruce Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped Back Material: White Oak Side Material: White Oak Neck Material: Flamed Maple Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval Fingerboard Material: Ebony Scale Length: 25.4" Number of Frets Total: 20 Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4" Fingerboard Inlay Style: Custom Inlay Back and Side Finish: Gloss Finish Top: Gloss Top Color: New Horizons Blue Burst Finish Neck: Satin Bridge Material: Ebony Saddle: Compensated Bone Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear Pickguard: Black Acrylic Case: Molded Hardshell Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light (MA540T)