Yamaha warranty for guitars & basses
The short version
Yamaha doesn't cover everything, but keeps body and neck and hardware and electronics 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 Yamaha'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 coverageBody and neckLifetime
- Partial coverageHardware and electronics1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Cracks
- Noise
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only, bought new from an authorized Yamaha retailer.
- Strings, frets, finish and fingerboard wear are not covered.
- You pay to ship the guitar in; get a return authorization first.
How other brands compare for guitars & basses
- 1. PRS Guitars45/100 · Full: None
- 2. Taylor Guitars45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Epiphone40/100 · Full: None
- 5. Fender15/100 · Full: None
- 6. Kala15/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for guitars & basses.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Guitar CenterMost items45 days
- Music & ArtsMost items30 days from delivery
- 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.
Other things Yamaha makes
- Band Instruments65/100Full: 5 years. No partial coverage.
- Drums & Percussion65/100Full: 5 years. No partial coverage.
- Generators43/100Full: 3 years. No partial coverage.
- Headphones & Earbuds21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Pianos & Keyboards65/100Full: 5 years. No partial coverage.
- Speakers & Soundbars32/100Full: 2 years. No partial coverage.
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