STARCASTER
®
PACK
WARRANTY
1-YEAR LIMITED INSTRUMENT AND ACCESSORIES WARRANTY
Fender® Musical Instruments Corporation warrants that the instrument and accessories included
in the Starcaster Pack you have purchased shall be free of defects in parts and workmanship,
if used under normal operating conditions, for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this Starcaster Pack
is purchased from an Authorized Starcaster Dealer and is subject to the limitations set forth
herein. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF
PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Should a defect in parts or workmanship occur in the instrument or an accessory component
of the Starcaster Pack, return the complete product to the Authorized Starcaster Dealer from
whom it was purchased with your sales receipt as proof of purchase, during the applicable
warranty period. Defective products that qualify for coverage under this warranty will be repaired
or replaced with a like or comparable model (at FMIC’s discretion), without charge, by your
Starcaster Dealer.
All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with receiving warranty service on
Starcaster Pack products are the responsibility of the purchaser, as is any service initiated for
the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications.
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, guitar
straps, guitar stands/hangers made from vinyl, plastic, rubber or other synthetic materials,
any other chemicals or non-FMIC-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. Damage to any Starcaster Pack component resulting from customization or modification.
6. Normal wear and tear on any part of the instrument, gig bag or Starcaster Pack accessory
including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, handles,
clasps, zippers, 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. Components of a Starcaster Pack purchased from anyone other than an Authorized
Starcaster Dealer.
10. Instruments that have been serviced by unauthorized persons (any person other than an
FMIC Certified Technician at an Authorized FMIC Service Center).
5-YEAR LIMITED TRANSFERABLE AMPLIFIER WARRANTY
Fender® Musical Instruments Corporation warrants that the amplifier contained in the Starcaster
Pack you have purchased shall be free of any defects in parts and workmanship if used under
normal operating conditions for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase or initial
lease, with the exception of footswitches, covers, speakers, rechargeable batteries, cabinets,
handles and cabinet hardware are warranted for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase
or initial lease. Light bulbs, vacuum tubes, meters, cables and all other included accessory
products are warranted for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase or initial lease.
This warranty shall run to the original purchaser or lessee when purchased or leased from an
Authorized Starcaster Dealer and any transferee of a retail purchaser. IMPORTANT: PLEASE
RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT OR LEASE, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR
LIMITED WARRANTY. TO TRANSFER THE WARRANTY TO A SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, YOU MUST
ENDORSE THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT TO THE SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER ON THE FRONT OF
THE SALES RECEIPT. TO TRANSFER THE WARRANTY OF A PREVIOUSLY LEASED PRODUCT TO A
SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, A COPY OF THE INITIAL LEASE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE SALES
RECIEPT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH ENDORSED SALES RECEIPT OR
ATTACHED LEASE.
Defective products that qualify for coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced
with a like or comparable model, (at FMIC’s discretion), without charge, by the Dealer. To
receive warranty service, return the complete product to the Authorized Starcaster Dealer
from whom it was purchased, with your sales receipt as proof of purchase, during the
applicable warranty period. TRANSPORTATION COSTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY. Any repair or service performed by any person or entity other than an Authorized
FMIC Electronics Service Center is not covered by this limited warranty. This limited warranty
becomes void if the serial number on any product is defaced or removed, or the product has
been damaged by alteration, misuse, accident, or neglect; or the product has been repaired or
serviced by persons not authorized by FMIC.
THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY FENDER WITH RESPECT TO
THE PRODUCTS AND IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED. Any implied warranties, including without limitation, any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, imposed under state law are limited to the
duration of this limited warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not be applicable to you.
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.
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.
8860 EAST CHAPARRAL ROAD - SUITE 100
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85250-2618 - USA
Phone: 480-596-9690
www.fender.com
This warranty applies only to Starcaster Packs
purchased within the U.S.A. and Canada.
Warranties outside these countries are as
defined by the authorized Starcaster Distributor
for your country or region, and may vary from
the above in terms and/or length.
EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 1, 2003
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