Cort G200SE – Quite Possibly the Best Beginner’s Electric Guitar

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you’ll know I rarely use the word “best” — but every now and again, a guitar comes along that earns it.

The Cort G200SE is, in my view, one of the best beginner’s electric guitars available today. It’s comfortable, beautifully made, and incredibly versatile — the sort of guitar that makes you want to pick it up and keep playing for hours.

And here’s the thing: this isn’t some random budget brand. Cort is the manufacturer behind many of the world’s most respected guitar brands. For decades they’ve been the OEM builder for the likes of PRS, Ibanez, G&L, and Fender sub-brands — quietly producing guitars that have sold in their thousands under other names.

When you buy a Cort, you’re buying the same world-class craftsmanship — just without paying for the badge.

Why the G200SE Is Perfect for Beginners

Starting your guitar journey is all about inspiration and comfort. A great first guitar should sound good, feel good, and give you confidence every time you play — and that’s exactly what the G200SE does.

• Playability: The roasted maple neck and fingerboard feel smooth, stable, and fast under your fingers. The satin finish means no stickiness, just effortless movement.

• Tone: The HSS pickup configuration (humbucker/single/single) gives you the freedom to explore — from clean blues and pop to crunch and rock.

• Value: With this level of quality and attention to detail, the G200SE can easily last you for life. It’s not just a beginner guitar — it’s a long-term companion.

At Richards Guitars, every Cort G200SE receives a full professional setup before it leaves us — exactly the same standard of care we apply to guitars costing thousands of pounds. That’s why our customers consistently say their guitars play “better than anything they’ve ever owned.”

Specifications

Feature	Detail

Construction

Bolt-on

Body Material

Poplar

Scale Length

25.5” (648mm)

Neck Material

Roasted Maple

Neck Shape

C Shape

Neck Thickness

1F: 21.0mm / 12F: 22.0mm

Fingerboard Material

Roasted Maple

Fingerboard Radius

9.5” (R240)

Number of Frets

22

Fret Type

Medium (2.4x1.2), Nickel Silver

Inlay

Black Dot

Nut Material

PPS

Nut Width

1-21/32” (42mm)

Truss Rod

Two-way Adjustable

Tuning Machines

Die-Cast

Bridge

6-Point Tremolo

Pickup Configuration

HSS

Pickups

Cort® Powersound HSS Pickup Set (Chrome Covered Humbucker)

Controls

1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-Way Switch

Hardware

Chrome

Available Colours

Aged Cream (ACR), Scarlet Red (SRD), Seafoam Green (SFG)

 

If you’re looking for your first electric guitar — or even a reliable, affordable workhorse that feels far beyond its price — the Cort G200SE is a no brainer.

It’s lightweight, beautifully built, and backed by Cort’s decades of world-class experience. Add in one of our Richards Guitars professional setups, and you’ll be playing an instrument that genuinely stands toe-to-toe with guitars two or three times the price.

Order your Cort G200SE now at Richards Guitar — every guitar is hand-checked, professionally set up, and ready to inspire from the moment it arrives.