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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:59:04 +0000
From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
To: David Wilson <dwdcwilson1@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: 86 SG
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Hi Dave,

Thanks for clearing that up for us. We have transferred the £125 for the 
Laney just now.

Kind Regards,
Phil
Express Music

On 2025-11-19 12:47, David Wilson wrote:
> Hi Phil
> 
> Thanks for the update.  Yes please put the Fender FM65R amp in the
> bin.  At least the Laney is now working.   If your amp guy wants to
> use the fender twin for spares etc he is very welcome to have it.
> 
> All the best
> 
> Dave
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 19 Nov 2025, at 11:54, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Dave,
>> 
>> Yes, we have news back from the tech. The Laney, as discussed had a 
>> very noisy gain channel so needed a couple of new pre-amp valves plus 
>> some wiring repairs (total repair cost £75). Meaning we can transfer 
>> you £125 for that one today.
>> 
>> The Fender FM65R isn't worth repairing and makes a rather unpleasant 
>> noise when powering up. We think this is destined for the bin...but 
>> will leave that decision up to you.
>> 
>> The Twin is still with Tim who is currently working out the best 
>> course of action. It needs new speakers, valves, handle etc. but we 
>> hope is still salvageable.
>> 
>> Speak soon,
>> Phil
>> Express Music
>> 
>>> On 2025-11-18 20:09, David Wilson wrote:
>>> Hi Phil/Tim
>>> Did the amp guy ever get back to you?  I'm in no rush so no urgency -
>>> just wondered?
>>> All the best
>>> Dave
>>>> On Tue, 14 Oct 2025 at 20:18, David Wilson <dwdcwilson1@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> Hi Phil
>>>> Brilliant. Thank you
>>>> All the best
>>>> Dave
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> On 14 Oct 2025, at 16:25, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>> Hi David
>>>>> Payment for the sg has been made this afternoon
>>>>> We will be in touch re the amps when we hear back from our tech
>>>>> Phil
>>>>> :)
>>>>>> On 2025-10-08 17:23, David Wilson wrote:
>>>>>> Hi Tim
>>>>>> Thanks for the update on the SG. Good news. At least it’s not
>>>> terminal
>>>>>> (or crazy expensive to repair).  Must have had the oversized
>>>> washer
>>>>>> when I bought it. That would explain the bump in the neck.
>>>>>> Yes I’m happy with £700 for it.
>>>>>> All the best
>>>>>> Dave
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>> On 8 Oct 2025, at 15:10, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi Dave,
>>>>>>> Just giving you an update on the SG, I took it to our repair guy
>>>> now he's back from his holl's and he thinks the cost of the repair
>>>> will be about £100.
>>>>>>> He said the truss rod nut and washer had been changed for one
>>>> that was to large which was the cause of the crack on the neck. I
>>>> left it with him to fix and assuming there's no other issues which
>>>> we're pretty confident there won't be happy to offer you £800 less
>>>> the cost of the repair so £700.
>>>>>>> Let me know what you think.
>>>>>>> Kind regards.
>>>>>>> Tim.
>>>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>>> Phil, Tim & Harriet
>>>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>>> B2 & B3 Quarry Park
>>>>>>> Old Milverton Lane
>>>>>>> Leamington Spa
>>>>>>> CV32 6RW
>>>>>>> 01926 808982
>>