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Best 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars for Beginner 2025

Perfect 0/00/000 acoustic guitars for beginner - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

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 000-15E - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Martin Guitar 000-15E

by Martin Guitar
Classical Crossover Intimate Venues Parlor Blues
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone with clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
✗ CONS
  • • Requires gentle playing touch
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Martin Guitar 000-15EAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: 000Top: MahoganyBack and sides: SapeleNeck: selected...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597305
$1,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 00028 Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Martin Guitar 00028 Sunburst

by Martin Guitar
Intimate Venues Fingerpicking Parlor Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars

Martin Guitar 00028 SunburstSteel-String Guitar2025 modelType: 000 - AuditoriumTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605683
$5,279
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 0018 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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 0X2EL Cocobolo LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Martin Guitar 0X2EL Cocobolo LH

by Martin Guitar
Recording Fingerpicking Parlor Blues
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone with clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
  • • Requires gentle playing touch
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Martin Guitar 0X1EL Cocobolo LHAcoustic Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelStyle: ConcertTop: SpruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 581082
$967
Buy at Thomann View Details
Lakewood Campfire Rustique Serie - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Lakewood Campfire Rustique Serie

by Lakewood
Recording Parlor Blues Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • Requires gentle playing touch
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming

Lakewood CampfireSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand ConcertTop: solid AA spruceBack and sides: MahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610581
$2,079
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-15E LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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 0X2E Cocobolo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Martin Guitar 0X2E Cocobolo

by Martin Guitar
Recording Intimate Venues Parlor Blues
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone with clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Great recording guitar
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Martin Guitar 0X2E CocoboloAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: ConcertTop: spruceBack and sides: Cocobolo high-pressure...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 581069
$967
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch Vintage 2 OOM-SR Sunburst a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Furch Vintage 2 OOM-SR Sunburst a

by Furch
Classical Crossover Recording Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • May not cut through band mix

Furch Vintage 2 OOM-SR SunburstSteel-String GuitarType: OOMTop: Solid AAA Stika spruceBack and sides: Solid AAA East...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595781
$2,749
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000 Jr E Sapele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Yamaha FS9 MX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Yamaha FS9 MX

by Yamaha
Vintage Style Parlor Blues Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
  • • Requires gentle playing touch
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming

Yamaha FS9 MXClassical Guitar with PickupBody: Solid African mahoganyScalloped X-BracingTop: Solid Adirondack...

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610078
$4,619
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha FS9 RX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Yamaha FS9 RX

by Yamaha
Classical Crossover Parlor Blues Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • Requires gentle playing touch

Yamaha FS9 RXClassical Guitar with PickupBody: Solid Indian rosewoodX-scalloped bracingTop: Solid Adirondack...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610075
$4,619
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 0-X1 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Lakewood Black Sheep Rustique Serie - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Lakewood Black Sheep Rustique Serie

by Lakewood
Fingerpicking Intimate Venues Parlor Blues
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone with clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • Requires gentle playing touch
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Lakewood Black SheepAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand ConcertTop: AAA European spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 582912
$2,034
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000C Jr E StreetMaster New - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Martin Guitar 000C Jr E StreetMaster New

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

Martin Guitar 000C Jr E StreetMasterSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: 000C with cutawayTop: SapeleBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 614246
$1,066
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 00028 Ambertone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Martin Guitar 00028 Ambertone

by Martin Guitar
Intimate Venues Parlor Blues Recording
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars
  • • May not cut through band mix

Martin Guitar 00028 AmbertoneSteel-String Guitar2025 modelType: 00 -AuditoriumTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605652
$5,279
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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