Martin CEO7 Sloped Shoulder 00 14 Fret Acoustic Guitar with Case

Martin CEO7 Sloped Shoulder 00 14 Fret Acoustic Guitar with Case

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Martin CEO-7 Acoustic Guitar

Ever picked up a guitar that felt like an old friend? That's the Martin CEO-7. A bit of a time traveler, this guitar channels the spirit of 1930s "Golden Era" models that defined American folk and blues. But don't let its petite 00 size fool you — this thing has lungs. It barks, sings, and sustains with a voice that rivals dreadnoughts twice its size.

Whether you're a fingerstyle purist or a heavy-handed strummer, the CEO-7 offers that rare mix of couch-friendly comfort and stage-ready projection.

Martin CEO-7 Vintage Vibe, Modern Craft

Vintage Vibe, Modern Craft

The first thing you’ll notice is the finish — that Autumn Sunset Burst isn't just paint; it's a mood. It evokes Depression-era blues clubs and Dust Bowl ballads, capturing the aesthetic of a well-loved pre-war instrument without the terrifying price tag of a museum piece. Think of it as a pawn-shop prize with the structural integrity of a modern engineering marvel.

  • Sloped Shoulder Silhouette: The 00-14 fret slope shoulder shape gives it a distinct look that sets it apart from the sea of standard acoustics, offering a curvier, more intimate profile.
  • Golden Age Tuners: The relic nickel tuners with cream buttons aren't just accurate to the period; they hold pitch with modern precision while looking like they’ve seen a few decades of smoky bars.
  • Authentic Details: From the straight-line bridge to the vintage headplate lettering, every element is designed to capture the essence of American music's origins.

Sound That Defies Its Size

The secret to its sound lies in the Adirondack spruce top. This "holy grail" of tonewoods is renowned for its nearly limitless headroom, allowing you to play hard without sacrificing clarity. Paired with solid mahogany back and sides, the CEO-7 delivers a tone that’s complex, woody, and shockingly loud. Its dry, punchy sound means notes pop with an immediate attack and decay, making it perfect for recording mixes where the guitar needs to sit just right.

  • Adirondack Top: Often called "Red Spruce," this stiff, lightweight wood acts like a turbocharger for the soundboard, providing dynamic range that Sitka spruce just can't touch.
  • Genuine Mahogany Body: The solid mahogany back and sides provide the warm, focused midrange "thump" that anchors the sparkly highs of the spruce top.
  • Scalloped X-Bracing: By shaving down the braces inside, Martin allows the top to vibrate more freely, resulting in more bass response and volume from a smaller body.
Martin CEO-7 Sound That Defies Its Size
Martin CEO-7 Playability That Inspires

Playability That Inspires

Ever struggled with a guitar that feels more like a battle than a joy to play? The CEO-7 is the opposite. Designed to feel like an extension of your hands, its shorter scale length reduces string tension, making bends effortless and chords smooth under your fingers. This is a guitar built for hours of comfortable playing, allowing you to move up and down the neck with ease — something larger, stiffer guitars can’t match.

  • Short Scale Length: At 24.9 inches, the strings feel softer and more responsive, allowing for effortless fretting and expressive vibrato.
  • Modified V Neck: The neck profile fills the hand comfortably, recalling vintage shapes that offer plenty of leverage for thumb-over chords without feeling like a baseball bat.
  • Ebony Fingerboard and Bridge: The fingerboard and bridge are made of solid black ebony, providing a smooth, fast surface for your fingers and transferring vibration to the top with snappy efficiency.

Is the Martin CEO-7 Your Next Guitar?

The Martin CEO-7 proves that good things — and loud, complex, beautiful sounds — come in small packages. It’s a guitar that demands to be played, not just displayed. Bridging the gap between historical reverence and modern playability, it’s an instrument as inspiring to look at as it is to hear. If you want the character of a vintage blues box with the reliability of a new Martin, your search ends here.

Martin CEO-7 Is the Martin CEO-7 Your Next Guitar

Martin CEO-7 Features:

  • Body Size: 00-14 Fret Slope Shoulder
  • Top Material: Solid Adirondack Spruce
  • Back & Side Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
  • Finish: Gloss Top with Autumn Sunset Burst
  • Bracing: Adirondack Spruce Scalloped X-Brace
  • Scale Length: 24.9"
  • Neck Shape: Modified V with Standard Taper
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
  • Bridge & Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: Golden Age Relic Nickel
  • Case: Ply Hardshell included
  • Electronics: Optional

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Martin CEO7 Sloped Shoulder 00 14 Fret Acoustic Guitar with Case Specifications

Item #:MAT CEO7-M3073951
Manufacturer Part Number:10CEO7
UPC:729789423700
Product Specifications

Martin CEO7 Sloped Shoulder 00 14 Fret Acoustic Guitar with Case Specifications

  • Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck joint
  • Body Size: 00-14 Fret (Slope Shoulder)
  • Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
  • Rosette: Single Ring
  • Top Bracing Pattern: Standard X Scalloped
  • Top Braces: Solid Adirondack Spruce 1/4"
  • Back: Solid Mahogany
  • Sides: Solid Mahogany
  • Binding: Grained Ivoroid
  • Top Inlay Style: Black Boltaron
  • Back Inlay: Black Boltaron
  • Neck: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: Modified V
  • Nut: Bone
  • Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
  • Headplate: Solid Black Ebony
  • Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid
  • Fingerboard: Solid Black Ebony
  • Scale Length: 24.9"
  • Frets: 20
  • Nut Width: 1-3/4"
  • 12th Fret Width: 2-1/4"
  • Fingerboard Inlays: Old Style 18
  • Finish Back/Sides: Polished Gloss
  • Top Finish: Polished Gloss with Sunburst
  • Neck Finish: Satin
  • Bridge: Solid Black Ebony
  • Bridge Style: Straightline with Drop-In Saddle
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2-5/16"
  • Saddle: 16" Radius/Compensated/Bone
  • Tuners: Golden Age Relic Nickel 2517 with Cream Plastic Buttons
  • Bridge and End Pins: White with Black Dots
  • Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
  • Case: 534 Geib Style

Customer Reviews

Based on 5 reviews
Ryan H. 🇺🇸
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Amazing

Amazing guitar. Sounds big for being so small but extremely well balanced and comfortable to play. Had great customer service from AMS. Delivered fast and very well packaged. Can’t recommend the guitar or AMS enough. Thank you!

Published date
07/05/25
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Antonio 🇺🇸
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Perfect

this guitar is perfect in every way! Plays great, feels great

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05/13/20
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Tonya G. 🇺🇸
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Best guitar ever!!

Great size!!! Awesome sound!! I just started playing and I can’t believe how much better it plays!!

Published date
09/24/18
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Tony 🇺🇸
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Great Guitar

My Martin CEO7 is very naturally musical. It's rich with harmonics and retains superb note definition. It sings with sustain, and has a smooth decay. This guitar did not disappoint... thanks C.F. Martin & Co. Also thanks AMS for great service.

Published date
03/29/17
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William M. 🇺🇸
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Awesome guitar!

So nice, incredibly made, flawless. Rich clear tone for a small parlor size guitar. Satin neck and ebony fingerboard rock! Adirondack Spruce top is beautiful tight grained. Mahogany back and sides are beautiful! Guitar looks awesome. Check it out on you tube Can't say enough about American Musical S...

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06/03/16
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