There was a girl who the lead guitarist in my daughter's first band knew. She bought a Garrison in London. It was about £350ish.

After a month or so a big crack appeared in the side. It seemed to be due to the wood shrinking as it dried and the fibreglass of course did not, so the wood pulled itself apart.

I advised that she had certain legal rights, and since I heard nothing more I imagine the instrument was replaced by the shop.