Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating Fender American Professional II guitars following reports that these new instruments may contain quality defects, including fretboard imperfections, finish flaws, cracks, and dents.

Reported Issues:

Consumers report:

Uneven fret heights resulting in a buzzing noise when strings are played
Peeling along the fretboard’s edges
Finish cracks near the neck and body of the guitar
Dents and other imperfections near the fretboard
Excess glue or wax around the frets

Why Consumers Should Be Concerned:

Potential claims include:

Economic loss
Performance vs. marketing
Product defect

Signs You May Be Affected:

Your Fender American Professional II guitar has uneven frets
Your guitar shows unexpected cracks, finish flaws, or dents near the frets
Your instrument produces a buzzing noise when strumming
There are cracks, dents, bumps, peeling, or other blemishes present on your guitar that are inconsistent with a new instrument

If you have encountered this issue, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520

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