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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 15:19:32 +0100
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References: <20bacd2a96d05591b2edb582d9b2771e@expressmusic.co.uk>
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To: hello@expressmusic.co.uk

Thank you Harriet. Please let me know if anything else needed. Joe

On 23 Apr 2026, at 15:10, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:

=EF=BB=BFHi Joe,

Tim is back here now with the guitars. We value the uke at =C2=A360 if that i=
s ok with you? The Atkin is as described thank you. We can transfer the mone=
y now for both once you confirm that is ok?

Kind Regards,
Harriet
Express Music

On 2026-04-23 14:15, Joseph Romano wrote:
> I=E2=80=99ve just called in with my banking details and mentioned the ukul=
ele which I will add to the pick up. Thank you again and let me know when yo=
u are able to transfer the payment. Thank you so much.
> Joe
> On 23 Apr 2026, at 14:04, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
> =EF=BB=BFOk Joe, Tim will pop and collect it from you in the next half an h=
our. If you can send us your bank details we can get the payment set up read=
y for when we get it back here : )
> On 2026-04-23 13:54, Joseph Romano wrote:
>> 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 arou=
nd. 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=E2=80=99t know what I wo=
uld do with so much cash. And I can call you up with that if you like or jus=
t 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:
>> =EF=BB=BFHi Joe,
>> We are happy with a cash buy. If it suits you, we could collect it from y=
ou this afternoon? We can transfer the money or bring you cash, whatever wor=
ks 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 w=
ere 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.=
 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 b=
ank 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=
 totally understand you don't want it just sitting there gathering dust. Wit=
h it being all Mahogany and slotted headstock, it does limit the appeal to m=
ost players.
>>> We think a realistic retail list price is around =C2=A32500. We are more=
 than 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=A3150=
0.
>>> 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=E2=80=99clock as it happens. So I=E2=80=99ll see you in a l=
ittle
>>>>> bit,
>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>>>> thank you
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> very much for taking time to see me today.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Joe