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Best 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars Under $5,000 2025

Affordable 0/00/000 acoustic guitars under $5,000 - great value without compromising quality

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 000-16 StreetMaster LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Martin Guitar 000-16 StreetMaster LH

by Martin Guitar
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-28 Brooke Ligertwood - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Martin Guitar 000-28 Brooke Ligertwood

by Martin Guitar
Vintage Style Parlor Blues Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 560385
$4,618
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 00017 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Martin Guitar 00017

by Martin Guitar
Recording Intimate Venues Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • May not cut through band mix
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Martin Guitar 00017Steel-String GuitarType: 000 - AuditoriumTop: MahoganyBack and Sides: MahoganyNeck: selected...

⭐ 4.4/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605610
$3,288
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 00028 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Martin Guitar 00028

by Martin Guitar
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-15M - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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 000-17 Whiskey Sunset - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Martin Guitar 000-17 Whiskey Sunset

by Martin Guitar
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha FS9 RX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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 000C12-16E Nylon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Martin Guitar 000C12-16E Nylon

by Martin Guitar
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-15SM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Martin Guitar 000-18 Modern Deluxe - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Martin Guitar 000-18 Modern Deluxe

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

Martin Guitar 000-18 Modern DeluxeAcoustic GuitarStyle: Grand AuditoriumTop: solid spruce with Vintage Tone System...

⭐ 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556427
$4,728
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 00 Oliver (Julie Heffernan) - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Martin Guitar 00 Oliver (Julie Heffernan)

by Martin Guitar
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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 616338
$4,289
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-16 StreetMaster - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Martin Guitar 000-16 StreetMaster

by Martin Guitar
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar M-36 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Martin Guitar M-36 LH

by Martin Guitar
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Lakewood Sunset Rustique Serie - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Lakewood Sunset Rustique Serie

by Lakewood
Recording Intimate Venues Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars
  • • May not cut through band mix

Lakewood SunsetSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand ConcertTop: solid AA spruceBack and sides: RosewoodNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610583
$2,079
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-17E - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Martin Guitar 000-17E

by Martin Guitar
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
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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