{"product_id":"1998-martin-co-ceo-2-rare-early-ceo-series-striking-bookmatched-back-usa-made","title":"1998 Martin \u0026 Co CEO-2  Rare Early CEO Series  Striking Bookmatched Back USA Made","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item2__content__section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex fx-dir-col mobile-fx-dir-col-reverse\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item2-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-accordion__description\" class=\"rc-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-accordion__content-wrapper\" id=\"rc-accordion__description-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"truncation-container truncation-container--open\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"427\" data-start=\"221\"\u003eWe’re pleased to offer this beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find 1998 Martin \u0026amp; Co CEO-2, part of Martin’s early CEO Series, a range known for its distinctive design direction and limited production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"553\" data-start=\"429\"\u003eThis example presents exceptionally well and is one of those guitars that immediately stands out, both visually and tonally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"555\" data-section-id=\"1u1cfl2\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eAesthetic \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"581\"\u003eThe first thing you notice is the stunning bookmatched back, with bold, symmetrical figuring that gives the guitar a real sense of presence. Paired with a warm, vintage-toned spruce top and elegant appointments throughout, it sits comfortably in that space between classic Martin and something a little more unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"902\" data-section-id=\"11lcau9\"\u003eSolid spruce top with rich vintage-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"954\" data-section-id=\"s5m0ng\"\u003eStriking bookmatched back and sides with strong, symmetrical grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"1029\" data-section-id=\"bvm408\"\u003eMahogany neck with a comfortable, familiar Martin feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1120\" data-start=\"1088\" data-section-id=\"14vk3pk\"\u003eEbony fingerboard and bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1121\" data-section-id=\"187z8m5\"\u003eDistinctive abalone hexagonal inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1162\" data-section-id=\"3vzieu\"\u003eGold hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1180\" data-section-id=\"qq4lzw\"\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1201\" data-section-id=\"k1ej6i\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003eThis is everything you’d expect from a quality late-90s Martin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1286\" data-section-id=\"d3kx7s\"\u003eDeep, rounded low end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1312\" data-section-id=\"hlrn1m\"\u003eClear, articulate mids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1339\" data-section-id=\"9vsmcr\"\u003eSweet, balanced highs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1466\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003eIt responds beautifully to both fingerstyle and strumming, with a really open, expressive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1468\" data-section-id=\"pfehcl\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1566\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1486\" data-section-id=\"12ia1zk\"\u003eExcellent overall condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1541\" data-start=\"1518\" data-section-id=\"ofmoiw\"\u003eVery well cared for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1566\" data-start=\"1542\" data-section-id=\"tcf0ta\"\u003eNo structural issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1583\" data-start=\"1568\" data-section-id=\"16lg8g4\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1657\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1584\" data-section-id=\"d3eax7\"\u003eModel: CEO-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1601\" data-section-id=\"du6ml0\"\u003eYear: 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1634\" data-start=\"1616\" data-section-id=\"iemv22\"\u003eSerial: 654096\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1657\" data-start=\"1635\" data-section-id=\"tm1tpo\"\u003eIncludes hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1664\" data-section-id=\"16oc3d0\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1687\"\u003eThe early CEO Series guitars don’t come up often, and when they do, they tend to get snapped up by players who appreciate something a little different from the standard Martin lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"1872\"\u003eThis one stands out for its visual character, balance, and overall feel.  A really lovely example that would suit both a player or a collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14k2048\" data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eViewings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis instrument is available for private viewing by appointment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you’d like to spend some time with the guitar or arrange a viewing, please get in touch to organise a suitable time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item2__content__section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex fx-dir-col mobile-fx-dir-col-reverse\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item2-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-accordion__description\" class=\"rc-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-accordion__content-wrapper\" id=\"rc-accordion__description-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"_a9zs\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aacl _aaco _aacu _aacx _aad7 _aade\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; 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