Martin CEO-9

[ripdotcom]

Originally Posted by Jeff Scott

is it available without the burst finish? Not a fan.

funny you say that, I really wanted an OM-18A with a natural finish.

[Brucebubs]

If it was the J-14 fret body I'd love it.

[Blueser100]

Interesting. I like my CEO7 better.

[fngrpck]

Well in time as that curly mango ripens I'm betting this beauty is gonna sound pretty sweet.

[M19]

Originally Posted by fngrpck

Well in time as that curly mango ripens I'm betting this beauty is gonna sound pretty sweet.

And smell nice too!

[FatOrange03]

Why a V neck? Gosh I hate the feel of them...

[nedray]

Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa

Definite '30s Gibson vibe - again...

I'm reminded of my old Brooklyn school days, of the jealous kid who had neither personality, talent, intellect, nor creativity (every class seemed to have at least one), yet tried to show you up in whichever area(s) you excelled in the most obnoxious manner possible - the inevitable culmination being a jumbo economy-size helping of schoolyard justice...

As I used to teach my fifth-graders - don't concern yourself with what Johnny or Mary can do, focus on what you do (or want to do) well and do it to the best of your ability...

FYI I have the utmost respect for the Martin name and heritage, been a Martin owner since 1976, but if this is the best, most original design CFM IV can lay personal claim to (exotic woods notwithstanding) - well, let's just say I'd like to be a fly on the wall of the Gibson boardroom, at the next meeting of their new management team,,,

I've heard Martin reps say (or at least imply) that CFM !V designs these apparent Gibson knockoffs as a tongue-in-cheek reminder to Gibson and us that Gibson hasn't developed anything that Martin didn't do first in its storied past. Nothing against Gibson acoustics ( I like a lot of them), but I think he's at least partly right.

[drive-south]

The Gibson Jumbo (OJ, J35, J45, J50, SJ) were not based on Martin designs. They were original to Gibson, as was the SJ200 Super Jumbo. And Gibson absolutely invented the carve-top guitar and F style mandolins. Martins archtop guitars were a complete flop.

[BluesKing777]

Another surprise for me from NAMM 2019 - that would be superb next to my CEO7!

So far, after not remembering anything from last year’s NAMM, I am looking at a very large wishlist!

BluesKing777.

[TJNies]

While checking the specs on this model on the Martin site, I noticed it specifies binding in Style 30.
This indicates a multi-color rope binding, which is beyond cool! My custom shop 00 in my sig has this and it stands out nicely.

[AgentKooper]

Originally Posted by TJNies

While checking the specs on this model on the Martin site, I noticed it specifies binding in Style 30.
This indicates a multi-color rope binding, which is beyond cool! My custom shop 00 in my sig has this and it stands out nicely.

Yeah, the photo on the Martin sight shows it. I agree that it looks great.

[gwlee7]

I played one yesterday at my local shop and OMG. I am going to have to take the Gibson L OO Standard I got back at Christmas in for the direct comparison. I was totally smitten by the CEO 9. It is absolutely wonderful sounding.

[jimcaleca]

I found the CEO-9 to have a sweet warm tone. It is a beautiful looking guitar.

[rokdog49]

At that price, I'll likely grab a couple.

[BoneDigger]

Very nice looking guitar! I like my CEO 8.2e quite a lot and would love to try out the 9.