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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:22:38 +0100
From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
To: Joseph Romano <josephromano1234@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Gig Bag and Dust Bowl
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Hi Joe,

That is all paid now. Thanks again.

Kind Regards,
Harriet
Express Music

On 2026-04-23 15:19, Joseph Romano wrote:
> Thank you Harriet. Please let me know if anything else needed. Joe
> 
> On 23 Apr 2026, at 15:10, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
> 
> Hi Joe,
> 
> Tim is back here now with the guitars. We value the uke at £60 if that 
> is ok with you? The Atkin is as described thank you. We can transfer 
> the money now for both once you confirm that is ok?
> 
> Kind Regards,
> Harriet
> Express Music
> 
> On 2026-04-23 14:15, Joseph Romano wrote:
>> I’ve just called in with my banking details and mentioned the ukulele 
>> which I will add to the pick up. Thank you again and let me know when 
>> you are able to transfer the payment. Thank you so much.
>> Joe
>> On 23 Apr 2026, at 14:04, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>> Ok Joe, Tim will pop and collect it from you in the next half an 
>> hour. If you can send us your bank details we can get the payment set 
>> up ready for when we get it back here : )
>> On 2026-04-23 13:54, Joseph Romano wrote:
>>> Gosh, that’s very quick. Sure, if you’d like you can pick it up this 
>>> afternoon just let me know what time you think you might be around. I 
>>> believe you know where I live but if you need a reminder, let me 
>>> know. Also, I would prefer a bank transfer because I don’t know what 
>>> I would do with so much cash. And I can call you up with that if you 
>>> like or just just let me know what works best. Thanks so much. I 
>>> really appreciate it. I will put the guitar in a case. Talk soon.
>>> Joe
>>> On 23 Apr 2026, at 13:52, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>> Hi Joe,
>>> We are happy with a cash buy. If it suits you, we could collect it 
>>> from you this afternoon? We can transfer the money or bring you cash, 
>>> whatever works best for you.
>>> Kind Regards,
>>> Harriet, Phil & Tim
>>> Express Music
>>> On 2026-04-23 13:47, Joseph Romano wrote:
>>>> All, thanks for your fast reply. Ironically, the mahogany and slot 
>>>> neck were the features that appealed to me. I find the neck a bit 
>>>> challenging for thumb over chording.  Live and learn.
>>>> That said, your cash offer is fair and that would be cleaner all 
>>>> around. So I accept that if that suits. Then you can price as you 
>>>> wish. I sincerely appreciate your consideration.  Let me know what 
>>>> next. I can call you with bank details after you pick it up perhaps?
>>>> Now to change strings on the Essential O.
>>>> Thanks so much.
>>>> Joe
>>>> On 23 Apr 2026, at 13:30, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>> Afternoon Joe,
>>>> Lovely to hear from you.
>>>> It's a shame you aren't getting the use you hoped from the Dust Bowl 
>>>> but totally understand you don't want it just sitting there 
>>>> gathering dust. With it being all Mahogany and slotted headstock, it 
>>>> does limit the appeal to most players.
>>>> We think a realistic retail list price is around £2500. We are more 
>>>> than happy to list the guitar on your behalf and once sold would 
>>>> return you £2000ish. For an outright simple cash buy we would offer 
>>>> you £1500.
>>>> A collection can be arranged no problem at all. Have a ponder and 
>>>> let us know what you decide to do.
>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>> Harriet, Phil & Tim
>>>> Express Music
>>>> On 2026-04-23 12:50, Joseph wrote:
>>>>> Dear Harriet, Tim, Phil, I hate to write this, but I am wondering 
>>>>> if
>>>>> you might be interested in selling for me/buying the Dust Bowl 
>>>>> 000-s,
>>>>> all mahogany, that I got from you in October. I know it hasn't been
>>>>> long, but I find I don't play it much, though it's a nice enough
>>>>> guitar. I find I just don't get along with that fat neck, which I
>>>>> thought I'd like. I love my Essential O-s, and you'll never get 
>>>>> that,
>>>>> but this one needs playing and I'm not doing it. I think it's in
>>>>> basically the condition it was when I got it from you and I just 
>>>>> put
>>>>> some new strings on yesterday to see if that would help my 
>>>>> interest,
>>>>> but no luck. I would be happy to sell it to you outright, or put it 
>>>>> on
>>>>> consignment there, but I'd ask it be priced to sell soon. Or you 
>>>>> could
>>>>> buy it, I'm sure I'd be happy with a reasonable offer,  and price 
>>>>> as
>>>>> you like. I have been debating for weeks about this, but I keep
>>>>> landing the same place. Maybe I just had enough guitars already. If
>>>>> you were interested and someone happened to be passing my house on
>>>>> Bridge St. here, I'd be happy to  for you to pick it up, but I am 
>>>>> sure
>>>>> I could get it to the shop if need be.
>>>>> Anyway, that's my question. I hope all is well down on the old road
>>>>> there. Thanks for reading.
>>>>> Best, Joe Romano, Kenilworth
>>>>> On Tue, 14 Oct 2025 at 10:49, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>> Hi Joe,
>>>>>> Yes that makes perfect sense, it's quite common, so no problem 
>>>>>> just
>>>>>> let
>>>>>> us know if you feel it needs any adjustment and we should be able
>>>>>> sort
>>>>>> that out while you wait.
>>>>>> See you in the morning :-)
>>>>>> Tim.
>>>>>> On 2025-10-13 20:38, Joseph wrote:
>>>>>>> Mr. Tim, I have been playing the new Dust Bowl quite a lot the
>>>>>> past
>>>>>>> few days, I think it is acclimatising to our house, and, for
>>>>>> whatever
>>>>>>> reason, did not feel as stiff today. Seriously! So, I think I 
>>>>>>> will
>>>>>>> leave as is for now,  and if it still feels too high down the
>>>>>> road, I
>>>>>>> can bring it to you one afternoon and you could shave the saddle 
>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>> bit. But, it's not feeling too bad right now and I wonder if
>>>>>> that's
>>>>>>> just the new environment, playing it, or whatever. It's a very
>>>>>> nice
>>>>>>> guitar. Does what I say make sense, or am I hallucinating?
>>>>>>> _I will still see you, though, on Wednesday morning as we
>>>>>> discussed
>>>>>>> (tomorrow-15 October) for you to take that Lowden gig bag, 
>>>>>>> because
>>>>>> it
>>>>>>> would be nice if you all could use it. See you then. _
>>>>>>> Joe
>>>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 14:14, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Ok, will do :-)
>>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 14:10, Joseph wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hi Tim, Great, so, just to the left of the shed, as you face it
>>>>>>>> from
>>>>>>>>> the shelter, our neighbour has a small pull off drive, you can
>>>>>>>> park
>>>>>>>>> there, I am sure for the few minutes it will take, as she 
>>>>>>>>> hasn't
>>>>>>>> moved
>>>>>>>>> in yet. Our house is part of a terrace of old Elizabethan era
>>>>>>>>> cottages. I'm sure you'll find it. But, thanks much for 
>>>>>>>>> offering
>>>>>>>> to do
>>>>>>>>> that. I'll see you Wednesday, and email if you run into
>>>>>>>> difficulties
>>>>>>>>> or need my mobile. See you next week. Joe
>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 14:07, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Ok Wednesday it is I would say 10-10.30ish I'll park up and
>>>>>> just
>>>>>>>>>> give
>>>>>>>>>> you a knock on the door :-)
>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 13:54, Joseph wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> Tim, That is most kind of you. I volunteer on Tuesday
>>>>>> mornings,
>>>>>>>> so
>>>>>>>>>>> Wednesday would be the first one that works if that suits 
>>>>>>>>>>> you.
>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>> am at
>>>>>>>>>>> 12 Bridge St., Kenilworth, CV8 1BP, if that helps. There is a
>>>>>>>> shed
>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>>> front of our house, which is directly opposite the bus
>>>>>> shelter,
>>>>>>>>>> but no
>>>>>>>>>>> real place for parking, but I could run out with it if you
>>>>>>>> wanted
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> text when your close or just arrange a time. But, that's very
>>>>>>>> nice
>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>>> you to offer, and I'm happy for you to have it. Joe
>>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 13:51, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Joe, you are completely welcome, as always and yes, if 
>>>>>>>>>>>> you
>>>>>>>>>> don't
>>>>>>>>>>>> need
>>>>>>>>>>>> the gig bag, I can swing by on my way to work one morning
>>>>>>>> between
>>>>>>>>>>>> 10-11am like I did with the polish maybe one day next week
>>>>>>>>>>>> (Tues-Sat)?
>>>>>>>>>>>> Just let me know what day would suit you
>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>>>>>>> Tim.
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 13:34, Joseph wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tim, thank you and Phil a thousand times for today. Say, I
>>>>>>>>>> forgot
>>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>>>> grab this, but I have an official Lowden gigbag that fits
>>>>>>>> either
>>>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>>>>> the guitars I brought to you. If you'd like that, it's
>>>>>> yours,
>>>>>>>>>> but
>>>>>>>>>>>> not
>>>>>>>>>>>>> sure when next I'll be out that way. I don't know if that
>>>>>>>>>> courier
>>>>>>>>>>>>> fellow who dropped off the guitar polish some weeks ago 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> ever
>>>>>>>>>> gets
>>>>>>>>>>>> over
>>>>>>>>>>>>> here, but I'd be happy to give it to him to bring back to
>>>>>> you
>>>>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>>>>>>> we can coordinate a time; or on my next bus ride toward
>>>>>>>>>>>> Leamington, if
>>>>>>>>>>>>> it's of interest. Just let me know and thank you again. Joe
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 11:48, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> look forward to seeing in a while :-)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tim.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 11:41, Joseph Romano wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Tim. It looks like the taxi will get me there right
>>>>>>>> around
>>>>>>>>>> 1
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> o’clock as it happens. So I’ll see you in a little
>>>>>> bit,
>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> thank you
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> very much for taking time to see me today.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Joe