Martin Introduces CEO-2 "CEO's Choice" Limited Edition Guitar

January 29, 1998 -- C. F. Martin is proud to announce a collaboration with Steinway® Pianos in the supply of specially matched and laminated Macassar "striped" ebony veneers for this year's striking CEO-2 "CEO's Choice" Limited Edition. Martin CEO Chris Martin has once again selected all of the specifications and appointments for this second series of "CEO's Choice" limited edition guitars.

Specially selected Macassar ebony veneer has been utilized for the back and sides of the CEO-2. This dramatically figured wood is very beautiful, producing an equally resonant tone. The CEO-2 also features an abalone pearl rosette, fine pattern herringbone top trim, scalloped bracing, ebony fingerboard and bridge both inlaid with hollow "hexagon outline" inlays, gold enclosed tuners with ebony buttons, N-20 style black bindings with black white side inlay, tortoise color pickguard, C. F. Martin IV's signature in pearl above the last fret, an interior label signed by C. F. Martin IV, and a vintage "Tweed" hardshell case.

With the CEO's Choice Project, Chris's intent is to create instruments that will deliver great tone, tasteful but elegant ornamentation, and perhaps most importantly, excellent value to the customer.

For more information, visit their web site at www.mguitar.com.