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Subject: Re: 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom.
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Tim hi,
Ok I'm happy to do this.
Call you Tuesday?
Regards, Darren L.
On Sat, 13 Sept 2025, 11:14 , <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> Hi Darren,
>
> We'd offer you about =C2=A330 for the hip shot but we'd pass on the picku=
ps
> (as we don't have any way of testing them) and the strap (we don't sell
> used straps), we're open today then closed as usual till Tuesday.
>
> Thanks
> Tim.
>
> On 2025-09-12 17:06, darren mark laurie wrote:
> > Tim hi,
> >
> > Yes very interested, we're getting there I think
> >
> > Also included with the Fender USA bass is are brand new Levy's leather
> > strap (=C2=A370?), Hipshot Bass Extender, and boxed/unfitted EMG P-Bass
> > pick up set (both around =C2=A3100 each), which would have gone on the
> > bass.
> >
> > Are you open over the weekend?
> >
> > Regards, Darren.
> >
> > On Fri, 12 Sept 2025, 15:47 , <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Darren,
> >>
> >> We've had a look at the figures again and the very best with
> >> squeezing a
> >> bit more from the PX and taking some off the LP would a difference
> >> of
> >> =C2=A31300 to pay.
> >>
> >> Regards.
> >> Tim.
> >>
> >> On 2025-09-12 15:21, darren mark laurie wrote:
> >>> Tim hi,
> >>>
> >>> Understood regarding the Pro Deluxe.
> >>>
> >>> In light of that if we could get closer to =C2=A32000 total for the
> >> items
> >>> I have to exchange, I'd be happy to cover the remainder in cash
> >> for
> >>> your LP? I wouldn't need the guitar case as I have a spare Gibson
> >>> original one.
> >>>
> >>> Regards, D.
> >>>
> >>> On Thu, 11 Sept 2025, 11:19 , <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Hi Darren,
> >>>>
> >>>> No worries, the 79 Custom does have a maple neck and as far as we
> >>>> can
> >>>> tell it's all original apart from maybe the fine tune tail piece,
> >>>> not
> >>>> sure if that was added later or came on the guitar from new.
> >>>> That is a very generous offer for your 78 Pro Deluxe which we
> >>>> wouldn't
> >>>> be able to match.
> >>>>
> >>>> Regards.
> >>>> Tim
> >>>>
> >>>> On 2025-09-10 15:43, darren mark laurie wrote:
> >>>>> Tim hi,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks for the quick reply. We are a way apart on those
> >>>> valuations,
> >>>>> I've already been offered more by another store on a similar
> >> deal
> >>>> for
> >>>>> another LP.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have a Gibson LP of my own I'd be willing to trade for the
> >> right
> >>>>> guitar if you're interested; a 1978 Pro Deluxe in tobacco
> >>>> sunburst. A
> >>>>> lovely example with an really nice neck profile, completely
> >>>> original.
> >>>>> I've already been offered =C2=A32800 to buy or =C2=A33200 to sell o=
n my
> >>>> behalf
> >>>>> by a store for this one.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Interested in your LP because it looks like a maple neck. Is the
> >>>> rest
> >>>>> of that guitar original?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks and regards, Darren L.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Wed, 10 Sept 2025, 11:06 , <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Hi Darren,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Here's some rough ballpark PX prices for your gear:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> PF-410HLF =C2=A3200
> >>>>>> PF-500 Head =C2=A3140
> >>>>>> ProII P Bass =C2=A3900
> >>>>>> Trace SM150 =C2=A350
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Let me know what you think.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Regards.
> >>>>>> Tim
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> On 2025-09-09 18:11, darren mark laurie wrote:
> >>>>>>> Tim hi,
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Thanks for your reply.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I have the following I could offer in exchange. Photos to
> >> follow
> >>>>>> if
> >>>>>>> interested;
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> - Ampeg PF-410HLF cabinet. VGC.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> - Ampeg PF-500 amp head. VGC.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> - Fender American Professional ii Precision. Olympic White.
> >>>> Fender
> >>>>>>> hard case. Immaculate.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> - Trace Elliot GP-7 SM150 combo. VGC.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Thanks once again, regards, Darren L.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On Tue, 9 Sept 2025, 10:57 , <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Hi Darren,
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Thank you for your inquiry and yes we would be interested in
> >> a
> >>>>>> part
> >>>>>>>> exchange if you can send us some details and images we'll
> >> take
> >>>> a
> >>>>>>>> look
> >>>>>>>> and give you a rough vale of your PX.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Kind regards.
> >>>>>>>> Tim
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> On 2025-09-08 17:04, darren mark laurie wrote:
> >>>>>>>>> Good afternoon,
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Looking online at your 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Would
> >> you
> >>>> be
> >>>>>>>>> interested in exchange for this guitar?
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Regards, Darren L.
>
>
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<div dir=3D"auto">Tim hi,<div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">Ok I=
'm happy to do this.</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto"=
>Call you Tuesday?</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto"><br><=
/div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"au=
to">Regards, Darren L.</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto"><=
br></div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gm=
ail_quote_container"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Sat, 13 Sept =
2025, 11:14 , <<a href=3D"mailto:hello@expressmusic.co.uk">hello@express=
music.co.uk</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=
=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Hi Darre=
n,<br>
<br>
We'd offer you about =C2=A330 for the hip shot but we'd pass on the=
pickups <br>
(as we don't have any way of testing them) and the strap (we don't =
sell <br>
used straps), we're open today then closed as usual till Tuesday.<br>
<br>
Thanks<br>
Tim.<br>
<br>
On 2025-09-12 17:06, darren mark laurie wrote:<br>
> Tim hi,<br>
> <br>
> Yes very interested, we're getting there I think<br>
> <br>
> Also included with the Fender USA bass is are brand new Levy's lea=
ther<br>
> strap (=C2=A370?), Hipshot Bass Extender, and boxed/unfitted EMG P-Bas=
s<br>
> pick up set (both around =C2=A3100 each), which would have gone on the=
<br>
> bass.<br>
> <br>
> Are you open over the weekend?<br>
> <br>
> Regards, Darren.<br>
> <br>
> On Fri, 12 Sept 2025, 15:47 , <<a href=3D"mailto:hello@expressmusic=
.co.uk" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">hello@expressmusic.co.uk</a>&g=
t; wrote:<br>
> <br>
>> Hi Darren,<br>
>> <br>
>> We've had a look at the figures again and the very best with<b=
r>
>> squeezing a<br>
>> bit more from the PX and taking some off the LP would a difference=
<br>
>> of<br>
>> =C2=A31300 to pay.<br>
>> <br>
>> Regards.<br>
>> Tim.<br>
>> <br>
>> On 2025-09-12 15:21, darren mark laurie wrote:<br>
>>> Tim hi,<br>
>>> <br>
>>> Understood regarding the Pro Deluxe.<br>
>>> <br>
>>> In light of that if we could get closer to =C2=A32000 total fo=
r the<br>
>> items<br>
>>> I have to exchange, I'd be happy to cover the remainder in=
cash<br>
>> for<br>
>>> your LP? I wouldn't need the guitar case as I have a spare=
Gibson<br>
>>> original one.<br>
>>> <br>
>>> Regards, D.<br>
>>> <br>
>>> On Thu, 11 Sept 2025, 11:19 , <<a href=3D"mailto:hello@expr=
essmusic.co.uk" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">hello@expressmusic.co.=
uk</a>> wrote:<br>
>>> <br>
>>>> Hi Darren,<br>
>>>> <br>
>>>> No worries, the 79 Custom does have a maple neck and as fa=
r as we<br>
>>>> can<br>
>>>> tell it's all original apart from maybe the fine tune =
tail piece,<br>
>>>> not<br>
>>>> sure if that was added later or came on the guitar from ne=
w.<br>
>>>> That is a very generous offer for your 78 Pro Deluxe which=
we<br>
>>>> wouldn't<br>
>>>> be able to match.<br>
>>>> <br>
>>>> Regards.<br>
>>>> Tim<br>
>>>> <br>
>>>> On 2025-09-10 15:43, darren mark laurie wrote:<br>
>>>>> Tim hi,<br>
>>>>> <br>
>>>>> Thanks for the quick reply. We are a way apart on thos=
e<br>
>>>> valuations,<br>
>>>>> I've already been offered more by another store on=
a similar<br>
>> deal<br>
>>>> for<br>
>>>>> another LP.<br>
>>>>> <br>
>>>>> I have a Gibson LP of my own I'd be willing to tra=
de for the<br>
>> right<br>
>>>>> guitar if you're interested; a 1978 Pro Deluxe in =
tobacco<br>
>>>> sunburst. A<br>
>>>>> lovely example with an really nice neck profile, compl=
etely<br>
>>>> original.<br>
>>>>> I've already been offered =C2=A32800 to buy or =C2=
=A33200 to sell on my<br>
>>>> behalf<br>
>>>>> by a store for this one.<br>
>>>>> <br>
>>>>> Interested in your LP because it looks like a maple ne=
ck. Is the<br>
>>>> rest<br>
>>>>> of that guitar original?<br>
>>>>> <br>
>>>>> Thanks and regards, Darren L.<br>
>>>>> <br>
>>>>> On Wed, 10 Sept 2025, 11:06 , <<a href=3D"mailto:he=
llo@expressmusic.co.uk" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">hello@expressm=
usic.co.uk</a>> wrote:<br>
>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> Hi Darren,<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> Here's some rough ballpark PX prices for your =
gear:<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> PF-410HLF =C2=A3200<br>
>>>>>> PF-500 Head =C2=A3140<br>
>>>>>> ProII P Bass =C2=A3900<br>
>>>>>> Trace SM150 =C2=A350<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> Let me know what you think.<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> Regards.<br>
>>>>>> Tim<br>
>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>> On 2025-09-09 18:11, darren mark laurie wrote:<br>
>>>>>>> Tim hi,<br>
>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>> Thanks for your reply.<br>
>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>> I have the following I could offer in exchange=
. Photos to<br>
>> follow<br>
>>>>>> if<br>
>>>>>>> interested;<br>
>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>> - Ampeg PF-410HLF cabinet. VGC.<br>
>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>> - Ampeg PF-500 amp head. VGC.<br>
>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>> - Fender American Professional ii Precision. O=
lympic White.<br>
>>>> Fender<br>
>>>>>>> hard case. Immaculate.<br>
>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>> - Trace Elliot GP-7 SM150 combo. VGC.<br>
>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>> Thanks once again, regards, Darren L.<br>
>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>> On Tue, 9 Sept 2025, 10:57 , <<a href=3D"ma=
ilto:hello@expressmusic.co.uk" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">hello@e=
xpressmusic.co.uk</a>> wrote:<br>
>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>>> Hi Darren,<br>
>>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>>> Thank you for your inquiry and yes we woul=
d be interested in<br>
>> a<br>
>>>>>> part<br>
>>>>>>>> exchange if you can send us some details a=
nd images we'll<br>
>> take<br>
>>>> a<br>
>>>>>>>> look<br>
>>>>>>>> and give you a rough vale of your PX.<br>
>>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>>> Kind regards.<br>
>>>>>>>> Tim<br>
>>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>>> On 2025-09-08 17:04, darren mark laurie wr=
ote:<br>
>>>>>>>>> Good afternoon,<br>
>>>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>>>> Looking online at your 1979 Gibson Les=
Paul Custom. Would<br>
>> you<br>
>>>> be<br>
>>>>>>>>> interested in exchange for this guitar=
?<br>
>>>>>>>>> <br>
>>>>>>>>> Regards, Darren L.<br>
<br>
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