Thanks for calling USM today. I checked with the factory, and UpScale Music is authorized to modify the pickups and pick guard of your SSS quitar, with no effect to your standard factory warranty terms. We can provide the pick-up and pick guard to your specifications. Labor time is estimated at 1 hour ($95/hr. rate). Parts pricing can be quoted once we know your selections.
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Because My guitar is brand new, I did not think about the warranty on it,
and in order to maintain my 1 year or whatever it is, I need to have work done by a authorized service center and not do stuff myself. I got in touch with one nearby, and they sent me the above confirmation that they can do some upgrades for me like installing locking tuners and hss pick guard
and a humbucker, so at least I can do it !!!!!!!!!!!

Life is good !!!!!!!!!!

The warranty on your American guitar is a lifetime warranty. (though no doubt there will be things not covered in it).

Why not get onto Fender customer services to check.

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