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Epiphone warranty for guitars & basses

40/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 4 of 9 brandsUnverified
The short version

Epiphone doesn't cover everything, but keeps instrument (body, neck, hardware) and factory-installed electronics covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 9 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. Some of this coverage only applies if you register the product.

From Epiphone's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to lifetime
  • Partial coverageInstrument (body, neck, hardware)Only if you registerLifetime
  • Partial coverageFactory-installed electronicsOnly if you register1 year
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Cracks
  • Noise
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Power problems
Good to know before you buy
  • Covers the original buyer only and can't be transferred to a later owner.
  • Buy from an authorized Epiphone dealer and keep your receipt; it's needed for any claim.
  • Wear like worn frets, scratched pickguards or finish damage isn't covered.
  • You pay shipping to the service center, and you need a return authorization first.

How other brands compare for guitars & basses

Compare all 9 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for guitars & basses.

  1. WalmartMost items90 days
  2. Guitar CenterMost items45 days
  3. Music & ArtsMost items30 days from delivery
  4. SweetwaterMost items30 days from delivery

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for guitars & basses where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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