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Taylor Guitars warranty for guitars & basses

45/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 2 of 9 brands
The short version

Taylor Guitars doesn't cover everything, but keeps guitar and electronics and pickup covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 9 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Taylor Guitars'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 coverageGuitarLifetime
  • Partial coverageElectronics and pickup2 years
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Accidental breaks and misuse
  • Cracks
  • Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
  • Covers the original buyer only, and only if bought from an authorized Taylor dealer.
  • Damage from humidity or temperature swings is not covered, so keep the guitar humidified.
  • Repairs by anyone other than a Taylor-certified technician can void the warranty.
  • You need a return authorization number from Taylor before shipping the guitar in.

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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