The 10th instalment in the CEO series is the first by current CEO, Thomas Ripsam and boy is it a beauty. Martin tend to use the CEO guitars to move away from their tried and true designs. Well, number 10 is no different and starting with the it's vintage 1933 Ambertone finish and European flame maple binding with meticulous pinstripe. The individual looks don't stop there either, just take a closer look at the pick guard and you'll find that it's actually a beautiful slice of Guatemalan Rosewood inlayed on the top. This is then inlayed with an abalone floral pattern. Seamlessly executed all round and matching the abalone binding to a tee. FSC certified European Spruce is used on the top as well as the top bracing and the back and sides are Guatemalan Rosewood. The guitar feels light and responsive and has a glassy clarity to it that can only come from a master built Martin guitar. The neck is the asymmetrical Modern Deluxe shape which definitely has to be played before it's written off. It's a very comfortable profile. All in all this is a fantastic edition to the CEO series and we have number 48 of the limited run of 100. Get some.