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Description

Designed by Chris Martin, the CEO-7 00 Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar is a "00" slope shouldered short scale reminiscent of models from the "Golden Era", with a gorgeous Autumn Sunset Burst finish, Golden Age Relic Nickel 2517 tuners with cream plastic buttons, and authentic headplate lettering. Providing you with a nice booming sound is a solid Adirondack spruce top and solid ebony fretboard complimented by solid genuine mahogany back and sides for complex tonality. Other accoutrements include a straight-line bridge with drop-in saddle, bone nut, dovetail neck joint, X-scalloped bracing, a modified V neck, and Old Style 18 positioning inlays, grained ivoroid heelcap, and a Delmar tortoise color pickguard.

Comes with a ply hardshell case.
Martin CEO-7 00 Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar Sunburst
Martin CEO-7 00 Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar Sunburst
Martin CEO-7 00 Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar Sunburst

Features

Body
  • Body type: 00-14 Fret Slope Shoulder
  • Cutaway: Non-cutaway
  • Top wood: Adirondack Spruce
  • Back & sides: Mahogany Info not available
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped X
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Modded V
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44.45mm)
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck wood: Select Hardwood
  • Scale length: 24.9"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
  • Brand: Not applicable
  • Configuration: Not applicable
  • Preamp EQ: Not applicable
  • Feedback filter: Not applicable
  • Tuner: Not applicable
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Ebony
  • Tuning machines: Golden Age Relic Nickel
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Saddle & nut: Compensated/Bone
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: None
  • Case: Ply hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States

Warranty

One year warranty on Martin Backpackers, Little Martins and ukuleles. Limited lifetime on other Martin guitars.

Reviews

4.58

19 Reviews

87%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

My Favorite Marti(a)n!

First I should say this is my third Martin, the others being a D18 1934 GE and an OM-H28 VTS. I've wanted a 00-sized guitar and after having played several I chose the CEO-7. Boy, am I fortunate. I'm having more fun with this guitar than I really thought possible. First, it looks so cool. More Gibson L-00 than Martin (hence the "My Favorite Marti(a)n" nod in the title). But it plays and sounds just like a Martin--and that's a great thing. I've often said that if American history and culture had a soundtrack, it would be played on a Martin. And if I were doing the playing, it would be on my CEO-7. It fits like a glove and the sound rocks my soul. When played softly, it produces a sweet and delicate sound. But when you lay into it, it becomes gritty and bluesy. I've swapped the plastic bridge pins for bone and I'll probably upgrade the tuners at some point, but everything else is tops--addy top; mahogany back and sides; looks like a mahogany neck; ebony fingerboad and bridge; 1 3/4 bone nut. It's a lot of value for the price. Honestly, hands down THE BEST guitar I've ever owned. No regrets. I'll have this one forever.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Guitar binding coming off. Common Martin issue. DON'T BUY

I have a CEO7. sounds good but the all 4 bindings are coming loose at the waist. I am not the original owner so Martin won't fix it. This should not happen and when it does, Martin should repair it without cost. Martin is no longer a company that stands behind its products.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming9
  2. Practicing8
  3. Recording7
  4. Small Venues7
  5. Rock Concerts2
Cons
  1. Poor Quality2
  2. Flat Sound1
  3. Neck limits versatility1
  4. none1
  5. NO cons1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced13
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Audio13
  2. Good Feel10
  3. Fun To Play9
  4. Consistent8
  5. Stays In Tune7

Reviewed by 19 customers

  • Guitar binding coming off. Common Martin issue. DON'T BUY

    2

    submitted4 months ago

    byCliff

    fromBrooklyn, NY

    Was great in the beginning but all 4 bindings came loose at the waist. Do waste your money. Martin quality is not reliable. This is a know problem with lots of similar reports - al Martin.

  • Guitar binding coming off. Common Martin issue. DON'T BUY

    3

    submitted4 months ago

    byliff

    fromBrooklyn, NY

    I have a CEO7. sounds good but the all 4 bindings are coming loose at the waist. I am not the original owner so Martin won't fix it. This should not happen and when it does, Martin should repair it without cost. Martin is no longer a company that stands behind its products.

  • Great sound, neck will not be for everyone

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byMark

    fromMadison, WI

    The CEO-7 has a wonderfully loud, vintage sound. However, the neck was not workable for me. The issue was not the v, but the chunkiness at upper frets due to the wider bridge spacing. Action from factory was also extremely high and required adjusting. Traded in for a 000-18, very happy.

  • Great small guitar

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byCharles

    fromHome

    This is an absolutely wonderful instrument in sound, playability, appearance, and quality. You must try it if you are looking in its price range But I absolutely hate the tuners. They are stiff and don't turn smoothly. This guitar is so good it screams out for Waverly tuners.They would be well worth the extra cost on this guitar, ~ $100. It would get 5 stars, even more, if it had waverlys rather than this sub $60 set of tuners.

  • Yes, yes, yes

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byJon

    fromNC

    I have been deliberating on getting a Martin D28 for a decade. I finally bit the bullet and spent the money but opted on the CEO 7. I couldn't be more happy. First off its gorgeous with the sunburst top and choice mahogany back and sides. The size drew me in because of comfortability and I play a lot sitting and lounging. To me it is way more comfortable than the dreadnot while not loosing any (or significant) volume. Plays like a dream. I shouldn't have have waited so long. I did opt to add an ivory arm rest and I think it just increases the big sound of this little guitar.

  • Love this little Martin.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byAndy from Plano

    fromPlano, Tx

    Have debated buying this guitar for some time. Have played D-18's and D-28's for years. The CEO-7 compliments the group. I love the size and sound. easy to hold and play

Q&A

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byMr Earl

    fromCanton, NC

    Is this all solid wood?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the back and sides are laminated.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byLynne

    fromCheshire, CT.

    I have a Martin ceo9 and need a hard shell case for it. What size should I get?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Musician's Gear MGMADN Molded ABS Acoustic Guitar Case

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMike

    fromTexas

    When will the Ceo7 be back in stock for online orders?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373