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From: Joseph Romano <josephromano1234@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Gig Bag and Dust Bowl
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:54:48 +0100
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References: <e551014910f14b3e221cd6ce20930c7e@expressmusic.co.uk>
In-Reply-To: <e551014910f14b3e221cd6ce20930c7e@expressmusic.co.uk>
To: hello@expressmusic.co.uk

Gosh, that=E2=80=99s very quick. Sure, if you=E2=80=99d 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. Al=
so, I would prefer a bank transfer because I don=E2=80=99t know what I would=
 do with so much cash. And I can call you up with that if you like or just j=
ust let me know what works best. Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. I w=
ill put the guitar in a case. Talk soon.
Joe

On 23 Apr 2026, at 13:52, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:

=EF=BB=BFHi Joe,

We are happy with a cash buy. If it suits you, we could collect it from you t=
his afternoon? We can transfer the money or bring you cash, whatever works b=
est 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 we=
re the features that appealed to me. I find the neck a bit challenging for t=
humb over chording.  Live and learn.
> That said, your cash offer is fair and that would be cleaner all around. S=
o I accept that if that suits. Then you can price as you wish. I sincerely a=
ppreciate your consideration.  Let me know what next. I can call you with ba=
nk 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:
> =EF=BB=BFAfternoon Joe,
> Lovely to hear from you.
> It's a shame you aren't getting the use you hoped from the Dust Bowl but t=
otally understand you don't want it just sitting there gathering dust. With i=
t being all Mahogany and slotted headstock, it does limit the appeal to most=
 players.
> We think a realistic retail list price is around =C2=A32500. We are more t=
han happy to list the guitar on your behalf and once sold would return you =C2=
=A32000ish. For an outright simple cash buy we would offer you =C2=A31500.
> A collection can be arranged no problem at all. Have a ponder and let us k=
now 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=E2=80=99clock as it happens. So I=E2=80=99ll see you in a lit=
tle
>>> bit,
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>> thank you
>>>>>>>>>>>> very much for taking time to see me today.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Joe