DEARMOND INSTRUMENT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Fender Musical Instruments Corporation warrants this DeArmond instrument to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as it is owned by the original retail purchaser, subject to the limitations set forth herein. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from an authorized DeArmond dealer, and requires the purchaser to supply a copy of the original proof of purchase (original sales receipt with the instrument serial number and his/her name indicated as the purchaser, thereon) at the time service is requested. Electronic components, tuning machines, and case hardware are warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Repair service of defects covered by this warranty can be performed only at a Fender authorized warranty service center, as designated by FMIC. Remedies beyond normal service repair of any DeArmond instrument require both an evaluation of the defect and a direct recommendation from a Fender authorized service center for alternative considerations. A network of authorized service centers is available for warranty service. Your DeArmond dealer may also be authorized for warranty service and should be the first point of contact when service of any kind is required for your DeArmond instrument. All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on DeArmond instruments are the responsibility of the purchaser, as is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing adjustments beyond factory specifications. Initial standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of purchase are considered normal dealer preparation. Limitations and exclusions The following items are not covered by this warranty. 1. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries. 2. Setups, adjustments or routine maintenance of any kind. 3. Damage to finishes or cracks, splitting, or warpage of wood due to changes in temperature or humidity, exposure to or contact with sun, fire, moisture, body salts and acids of perspiration, guitar straps, guitar stands/hangers made from vinyl, plastic, rubber or other synthetic materials, any other chemicals or nonFender-approved polishes. 4. Damage, corrosion or rusting of any hardware components caused by humidity, salty air, or exposure to the moisture, body salts and acids of perspiration. 5. Any damage to an instrument resulting from customization or modification.
6. Normal wear and tear on any part of the instrument, case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware etc. 7. All other damage and deterioration due to normal usage, wear and tear, aging, accidents, neglect, abuse, or Acts of Nature. 8. Any instrument, whose serial number is missing, altered or tampered with in any fashion. 9. Any instrument purchased from anyone other than an Authorized Fender DeArmond Dealer. 10. Instruments that have been serviced by unauthorized persons (any person other than a Fender Certified Technician at an Authorized Fender Service Center). FMIC ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE OF THIS PRODUCT NOR ANY LOSS OF INCOME, SATISFACTION, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE LOSS OF USE OF SAME DUE TO DEFECTS OR AVAILABILITY OF SAME DURING SERVICE. Any warranties implied by law (including warranties of merchantability or fitness) are limited to the duration of this express limited warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. *This warranty applies only to products purchased and serviced within the U.S.A. and Canada. Warranties outside these countries are as defined by the authorized Fender Distributor for your country or region, and may vary from the above in terms and/or length. EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 1, 1998 FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP. 8860 EAST CHAPARRAL ROAD - SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85250-2618 - USA Phone: 480-596-9690 www.fender.com

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