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Martin CEO-10 Ambertone with Case - Only 100 Made

SKU 04MAR261
by Martin
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Original price $ 8,999.00 - Original price $ 8,999.00
Original price
$ 8,999.00
$ 8,999.00 - $ 8,999.00
Current price $ 8,999.00

CEO-10

Here at Truetone Music, we get a lot of amazing Martin guitars, including our own exclusive Custom Shop builds.  All of them are amazing - and then sometimes one comes in blows us away, as it's on the next level.  This is one of them.  We are proud to present the Martin CEO-10, a super limited model for this year.  Only 100 will be built, and this is # 22. 
 
With woods hand selected by Martin CEO Thomas Ripsam, this exquisite 000-14 fret acoustic guitar is crafted using gorgeous Guatemalan rosewood for the back and sides; the top and its bracing are made from FSC® Certified European spruce. The mahogany neck is perfectly done, topped with an ebony fretboard, and completed by headstock faceplate made with the same Guatemalan rosewood. 
 
The top also features a 1933 Ambertone finish.  While most Martin models are just natural, the sunburst on this one adds a uniqueness and tastefully done vintage vibe.  We also love the engraved pickguard, which was also made out of the same Guatemalan Rosewood.  That's a seriously nice touch, and we love that Martin did it.
 
The CEO-10 features stunning European flamed maple binding throughout.  We've been doing that on a lot of our Martin Custom Shop guitars, and it's a wonderful added bonus on an already exquisite guitar.  Other features include a compensated bone saddle, bone bridge pins with abalone dots on an ebony bridge, and an ebony fingerboard with Foden-style abalone inlay. The look is completed with gold open-gear tuners and custom headplate inlay on Guatemalan rosewood.  
 
The model also comes with a Vintage Deluxe neck, which is slightly asymmetrical for comfort and playability.  It's profile stems from a 1930 Martin OM-45, recreated in perfect fashion and fitting for a guitar like this.  It's supremely comfortable.
 
Guatemalan Rosewood is known to be among the most comparable tonewoods to Brazilian Rosewood. It is light and not too dense, making it perfect for a smaller body guitar such as a 000.  The tone is rich and warm while still producing a focused attack, with tons of sustain.  It's balanced well with the European Spruce top.  The X-bracing allows for plenty of resonance and projection, and for a small body acoustic, this one really fills the room.  Whether finger picking intricate lines or strumming powerful chords, this guitar not only holds up but impresses across the board.
 
Each model includes a label signed by Martin CEO Thomas Ripsam and numbered in sequence. This model is limited to 100 instruments, and they’ll be sure to sell out fast.  For a truly collectible guitar that will hold it's place (and value) in any collection, this CEO-10 is not to be missed.
 

Overview

Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Finish Top: Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 24.9"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: FSC Certified European Spruce
Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
Back Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Electronics: None
Electronics Options: None


Top

Top Color: 1933 Ambertone
Bridge Style: Modern Pyramid - Drop in Saddle
Binding: European Flamed Maple
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: None
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Pickguard: Guatemalan Rosewood
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard Inlay: Floral
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"


Body

Brace Material: FSC Certified European Spruce
Back and Sides Color: None
Brace Size: 1/4"
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 45 Golden Era
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Heelcap: European Flamed Maple
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: European Flamed Maple
Side Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe


Neck

Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Gloss
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Foden
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: European Flamed Maple
Side Dots: Abalone


Headstock

Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper, Diamond and Square Corners
Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
Headplate Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Custom Inlay
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Binding Material: European Flame Maple with Multi-Stripe
Headplate Detail: N/A


Misc

Case: Hardshell
Left Handed Availability: true
Label: Paper Label w/Thomas Ripsam Signature, Numbered in Sequence w/No Total
Pleked: true