Best 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars Under $5,000 2026
Affordable 0/00/000 acoustic guitars under $5,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.6/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Martin Guitar CEO-7
Fingerpicking
Classical Crossover
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✓ PROS
- • Great recording guitar
- • Balanced tone with clear note separation
✗ CONS
- • May not cut through band mix
- • Not suitable for heavy strumming
Martin Guitar CEO-7Acoustic GuitarStyle: 00 - Grand ConcertTop: solid spruceBack and sides: MahoganyNeck:...
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4.6/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556675
$4,179
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Martin Guitar 000-15M Streetmaster
Classical Crossover
Recording
Parlor Blues
Key Feature:
• Great recording guitar
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
- • Vintage aesthetic appeal
✗ CONS
- • Limited volume for large venues
- • Not suitable for heavy strumming
Martin Guitar 000-15M StreetmasterAcoustic GuitarStyle: 000 - AuditoriumTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck:...
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4.9/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556236
$2,474
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar 00 Oliver (Julie Heffernan)
Classical Crossover
Parlor Blues
Intimate Venues
Key Feature:
• Great recording guitar
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
- • Vintage aesthetic appeal
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for heavy strumming
- • Less bass response than larger guitars
Martin Guitar 00 Oliver (Julie Heffernan)Acoustic GuitarStyle: Grand Concert (00)With an original design by Julie...
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4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 616338
$4,289
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar M-36 LH
Vintage Style
Recording
Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Great recording guitar
✓ PROS
- • Great recording guitar
- • Balanced tone with clear note separation
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for heavy strumming
- • Requires gentle playing touch
Martin Guitar M-36 LHAcoustic GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelStyle: M-14 Fret (0000-14 Fret)Top: SpruceBack and...
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 559846
$4,839
#5
⭐
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
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar 0018
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
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar 00028
Vintage Style
Fingerpicking
Intimate Venues
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 00028Steel-String Guitar2025 modelType: 000 AuditoriumTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...
⭐
4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605644
$4,949
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar 000-17E
Classical Crossover
Parlor Blues
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Great recording guitar
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
- • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for heavy strumming
- • Requires gentle playing touch
Martin Guitar 000-17ESteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: 000 AuditoriumTop: Solid SpruceBack and Sides: Solid...
⭐
4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556399
$2,749
#9
⭐
4.4/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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:...
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4.4/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610581
$2,079
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar 000C12-16E Nylon
Fingerpicking
Parlor Blues
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
- • Great recording guitar
- • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
- • Less bass response than larger guitars
- • Limited volume for large venues
Martin Guitar 000C12-16E NylonAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: 000 - Auditorium with cutawayTop: solid spruceBack and...
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556366
$3,024
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar 000-17 Whiskey Sunset
Fingerpicking
Vintage Style
Intimate Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✓ PROS
- • Balanced tone with clear note separation
- • Vintage aesthetic appeal
✗ CONS
- • May not cut through band mix
- • Limited volume for large venues
Martin Guitar 000-17 Whiskey SunsetAcoustic GuitarStyle: 000 - AuditoriumTop: solid Sitka spruceBack and sides: solid...
⭐
4.5/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556459
$2,474
#12
⭐
5.0/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar 00018
Vintage Style
Classical Crossover
Intimate Venues
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable smaller body size
- • Balanced tone with clear note separation
✗ CONS
- • May not cut through band mix
- • Requires gentle playing touch
Martin Guitar 00018Steel-String Guitar2025 modelType: 000 - AuditoriumTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...
⭐
5.0/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605619
$4,146
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Furch Vintage 2 OOM Slotted a
by
Furch
Classical Crossover
Parlor Blues
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
- • Vintage aesthetic appeal
- • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✗ CONS
- • Less bass response than larger guitars
- • Requires gentle playing touch
Furch Vintage 2 OOM SlottedAcoustic GuitarSlotted open headstockVintage series OOM neck-body junction 12 fretSolid AAA...
⭐
4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 521090
$2,749
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar 000-16 StreetMaster
Recording
Classical Crossover
Parlor Blues
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone with clear note separation
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
- • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for heavy strumming
- • May not cut through band mix
Martin Guitar 000-16 StreetMasterAcoustic GuitarStyle: 000 - AuditoriumTop: Adirondack spruce (VTS)Back and sides:...
⭐
4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556391
$2,749
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar 000-16 StreetMaster LH
Recording
Classical Crossover
Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable smaller body size
- • Balanced tone with clear note separation
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for heavy strumming
- • May not cut through band mix
Martin Guitar 000-16 StreetMaster LHAcoustic GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelStyle: 000 - AuditoriumTop: solid...
⭐
4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 559849
$2,749
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.
