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Best 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars 2026

Top-rated 0/00/000 acoustic guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: January 7, 2026 • Next update: January 14, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Fingerpicking For Parlor Blues For Recording For Intimate Venues For Classical Crossover For Vintage Style
BRANDS: Martin Guitar Harley Benton Gretsch Fender
Martin Guitar M-6 Johnny Marr - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Martin Guitar M-6 Johnny Marr

by Martin Guitar
Parlor Blues Intimate Venues Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✗ CONS
  • • Requires gentle playing touch
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Martin Guitar M-6 Johnny MarrSteel-String Guitar with PickupJohnny Marr Signature ModelType: 0000Top: SpruceBack and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 601935
$7,149
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 0018 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Martin Guitar 0018

by Martin Guitar
Recording Vintage Style Parlor Blues
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming

Martin Guitar 0018Steel-String Guitar2025 modelType: 00 - Gran ConcertTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605690
$4,146
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-15M - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Martin Guitar 000-15M

by Martin Guitar
Fingerpicking Parlor Blues Recording
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • Requires gentle playing touch

Martin Guitar 000-15MAcoustic GuitarStyle: 000 AuditoriumTop: MahoganyBack and Sides: MahoganyMahogany neckFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556232
$2,364
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-X2E Rosewood - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Martin Guitar 000-X2E Rosewood

by Martin Guitar
Parlor Blues Recording Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars
  • • May not cut through band mix

Martin Guitar 000-X2E RosewoodAcoustic Guitar with PickupType: Auditorium acoustic guitarTop: SpruceTop and sides:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 581122
$967
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 0-X1 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Martin Guitar 0-X1 Black

by Martin Guitar
Classical Crossover Parlor Blues Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Great recording guitar
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • Requires gentle playing touch

Martin Guitar 0-X1 BlackSteel-String GuitarType: ConcertTop: HPL (high-pressure laminate)Back and sides: HPLNeck: Birch...

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 589814
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-28 Modern Deluxe - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Martin Guitar 000-28 Modern Deluxe

by Martin Guitar
Parlor Blues Vintage Style Intimate Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • May not cut through band mix

Martin Guitar 000-28 Modern DeluxeAcoustic GuitarStyle: AuditoriumTop: solid spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)Back...

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556455
$5,829
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-28 Brooke Ligertwood SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Martin Guitar 000-28 Brooke Ligertwood SB

by Martin Guitar
Recording Intimate Venues Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone with clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Martin Guitar 000-28 Brooke Ligertwood SBAcoustic GuitarBrooke Ligertwood Signature ModelStyle: AuditoriumTop: solid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556685
$5,279
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 0-18 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Martin Guitar 0-18

by Martin Guitar
Parlor Blues Intimate Venues Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Great recording guitar
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
✗ CONS
  • • Requires gentle playing touch
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars

Martin Guitar 0-18Acoustic GuitarStyle: 0 - ConcertTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: solid mahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556080
$3,849
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-15E LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Martin Guitar 000-15E LH

by Martin Guitar
Intimate Venues Fingerpicking Recording
Key Feature:
• Great recording guitar
✓ PROS
  • • Great recording guitar
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
✗ CONS
  • • Requires gentle playing touch
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars

Martin Guitar 000-15E LHAcoustic Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelStyle: 000Top: MahoganyBack and sides: SapeleNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 597306
$1,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000 Jr E Sapele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Martin Guitar 000 Jr E Sapele

by Martin Guitar
Recording Fingerpicking Intimate Venues
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Martin Guitar 000 Jr E SapeleSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: 000 with cutawayTop: SpruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 614256
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-15M Streetmaster LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Martin Guitar 000-15M Streetmaster LH

by Martin Guitar
Classical Crossover Recording Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
  • • Limited volume for large venues
  • • Requires gentle playing touch

Martin Guitar 000-15M Streetmaster LHSteel-String GuitarLefthanded modelStyle: 000 - AuditoriumTop: MahoganyBack and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556238
$2,199
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar Custom Shop 00 Koa - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Martin Guitar Custom Shop 00 Koa

by Martin Guitar
Parlor Blues Vintage Style Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Great recording guitar
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • May not cut through band mix

Martin Guitar Custom Shop 00 KoaSteel-String GuitarType: Grand Concert 00Top: Solid flamed KoaBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 616295
$13,859
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar CEO-11 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Martin Guitar CEO-11

by Martin Guitar
Recording Parlor Blues Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone with clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Great recording guitar
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
✗ CONS
  • • May not cut through band mix
  • • Requires gentle playing touch

Martin Guitar CEO-11Steel-String GuitarLimited to 1111 pieces worldwideType: 0000-14 FretTop: European spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605899
$10,009
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-28E Modern Deluxe - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Martin Guitar 000-28E Modern Deluxe

by Martin Guitar
Vintage Style Fingerpicking Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Great recording guitar
✓ PROS
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Martin Guitar 000-28E Modern DeluxeAcoustic GuitarStyle: AuditoriumTop: solid spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)Back...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556484
$6,599
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-15SM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Martin Guitar 000-15SM

by Martin Guitar
Vintage Style Intimate Venues Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Martin Guitar 000-15SMAcoustic GuitarStyle: 000 - AuditoriumTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556240
$2,749
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 0/00/000 acoustic guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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