Most interesting to me was the statement by the designer on the NAMM video that Martin had been intentionally, up until this model, designing their fingerboards to "fall away" at the higher reaches, leaving a higher action.
I have tried out, on multiple occasions, several different models of Martin guitars. The ones I was most interested in (CEO-7, and other smaller bodied models) had action that I would have wanted lowered. But there wasn't a lot of room on the saddle to do that, so I walked away.
The new design apparently allows a a significantly lower action higher on the fretboard than the standard designs. Moreover, neck angle will be easily adjusted, saving lots of neck reset warranty claims. Of course, this is not a new approach, as Taylor has been doing it for years. I think Martin must be recognizing this is a good strategy despite the staunch adherents of the dovetail neck join.
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