Best 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars for Recording 2025

Professional 0/00/000 acoustic guitars for recording use - perfect sound and reliability

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 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 000C Jr E New - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar 000C Jr E New

by Martin Guitar

Intimate Venues Recording Parlor Blues

Key Feature:

• Great recording guitar

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone with clear note separation
• Comfortable smaller body size

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for heavy strumming
• Limited volume for large venues

Martin Guitar 000C Jr ESteel-String Guitar with PickupType: CutawayTop: SpruceBack and sides: SapeleNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 614234

$912

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Martin Guitar 0X2EL Cocobolo LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Martin Guitar 0-X1 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Martin Guitar 000-X2E LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar 000-X2E LH

by Martin Guitar

Fingerpicking Vintage Style Parlor Blues

Key Feature:

• Great recording guitar

✓ PROS

• Comfortable smaller body size
• Vintage aesthetic appeal

✗ CONS

• Requires gentle playing touch
• Limited volume for large venues

Martin Guitar 000-X2E LHSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelStyle: AuditoriumTop: SpruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 581124

$967

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Lakewood Black Sheep Rustique Serie - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Martin Guitar 0X2E Cocobolo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Martin Guitar 000-15E LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Martin Guitar 000C Jr E StreetMaster New - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Godin Fairmount CW Flame Maple GT EQ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Godin Fairmount CW Flame Maple GT EQ

by Godin

Classical Crossover Fingerpicking Intimate Venues

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone with clear note separation

✓ PROS

• Vintage aesthetic appeal
• Great recording guitar

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for heavy strumming
• Less bass response than larger guitars

Godin Fairmount CW Flame Maple GT EQSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Auditorium with cutawayBack and sides: Flamed...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 591100

$1,319

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Martin Guitar GPC-X1E Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar GPC-X1E Black

by Martin Guitar

Vintage Style Recording Classical Crossover

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 GPC-X1E BlackAcoustic GuitarStyle: Auditoriumback and sides: Black high-pressure laminateNeck: Black...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 581115

$934

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Martin Guitar M-7 Johnny Marr - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar M-7 Johnny Marr

by Martin Guitar

Fingerpicking Intimate Venues Classical Crossover

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone with clear note separation

✓ PROS

• Vintage aesthetic appeal
• Comfortable smaller body size

✗ CONS

• Limited volume for large venues
• Requires gentle playing touch

Martin Guitar M-7 Johnny Marr7-String Steel-String Guitar with PickupJohnny Marr Signature ModelType: 0000 14 FretTop:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 601944

$7,149

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Furch Vintage 2 OOM-SR Sunburst a - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Martin Guitar Special 0X1-01 Koa - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar Special 0X1-01 Koa

by Martin Guitar

Vintage Style Intimate Venues Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Comfortable smaller body size

✓ PROS

• Comfortable smaller body size
• Excellent for fingerpicking techniques

✗ CONS

• Limited volume for large venues
• Requires gentle playing touch

Martin Guitar Special 0X1-01 KoaSteel-String GuitarStyle: Concertback and sides: Koa high-pressure laminateNeck: Rust...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 574350

$659

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Martin Guitar 000 Jr E Sapele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Martin Guitar 00028 Ambertone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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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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Godin Fairmount CW Flame Maple GT EQ

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