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Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:11:21 +0100
From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
To: steakandalepienator@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster
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Hi Phil,

Apologies for the radio silence we are off on Sunday and Monday for our 
weekend.

I am more than happy to look into the price for you. Are you able to 
confirm if we need to ship the guitar and if so, please let me know your 
postal code.

Kind Regards,
Tim
Express Music

On 2024-08-11 12:04, steakandalepienator@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi Tim,
> 
> Thanks so much for the reply and really going that extra mile looking
> at the bridge plates and sending the pictures over for me. I’m very
> keen on the new one V2324398. I’ve seen these Tele’s selling new for
> around £1799. I’d like to buy from you and I wonder are you able to
> match this price?
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Phil
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 10 Aug 2024, at 15:12, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>> Hi Phil,
>> 
>> Thank you for your inquiry.
>> We totally understand how these things can sometimes become annoying.
>> We've had a look at some of the other AV II 51's for sale and the 
>> logos do seem to vary, some are in the same position as ours, and yes, 
>> some are on
>> more of a slant. I think the inconsistency is because the logos are 
>> hand-fitted by different people in the production line.
>> The bridge plates on the two we have in stock are very symmetrical on 
>> both, we've put a rule on the gap between the bridge plate and 
>> pickguard and the measurement looks spot on.
>> I've attached a couple of close-up images of each bridge for you to 
>> see and an example of the logo from another retailer's site that looks 
>> very much the same as ours.
>> I hope this helps and please let us know if you need any further 
>> information.
>> 
>> Kind regards.
>> Tim.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 2024-08-10 12:47, steakandalepienator@gmail.com wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I’m interested in one of the two AV II 1951’s you have. I’m torn
>>> between either the used one V2320287 or the new V2324398. I’ve
>>> noticed that the logo placement on both seems straighter and nearer
>>> the string tree than other AVII’s I’ve seen?  Is this normal and
>>> just down to sloppy placement? Also are the ashtray bridges nicely
>>> centred in the pick guard cut out? The pics you have of the guitar 
>>> are
>>> at a slight angle so it’s hard to tell. I know I’m being
>>> particular. :) Sadly these little things eat away at me over time 
>>> when
>>> I get a guitar and this would be a big purchase for me. Also what
>>> courier do you use for delivery?
>>> Cheers
>>> Phil
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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