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Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:16:47 +0000
From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
To: Ashley Ball <ashandandrea@virginmedia.com>
Subject: Re: Guitar valuation
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Hi Ashley,

Reverb are still going but maybe having some website issues like many 
others in the world today.

This is the site address to keep trying.
https://reverb.com/uk/

If not maybe Facebook marketplace or gumtree. Best of luck with the sale

Kind Regards,
Express Music

On 2025-11-18 14:13, Ashley Ball wrote:
> Hi.
> 
> I contacted you a couple of years ago regarding selling a 12 string
> guitar with case.
> 
> I didn't get around to doing anything about it at the time. You
> suggested I try reverb.com however, I'm not sure they're still trading
> (I can't get onto the website).
> 
> Do you have any other suggestions or recommendations?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Ashley.
> 
>> On 02/08/2023 16:57 BST hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Hi Ashly,
>> 
>> Thanks for sending the pictures.
>> Looks like the guitar is a 1970s model, 72-79 made in Japan.
>> There are a couple out there ranging from just over £200 to just under
>> £400!
>> They all seem to have been reduced in price so obviously, not selling 
>> at
>> the higher prices.
>> I think on a private sale you should be able to get around £250-300
>> (depending on the condition of the guitar and strings) as you also 
>> have
>> what looks like a Hiscox hard case.
>> Here are a couple of links from a really good reselling site called
>> Reverb:
>> 
>> https://reverb.com/uk/p/fender-f-55-12-1972-1978
>> 
>> https://reverb.com/uk/item/68428890-fender-f55-12-made-in-japan-1979?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=18354914807&utm_content=campaignid=18354914807_adgroupid=_productpartitionid==merchantid=745817857_productid=68428890_keyword=_device=c_adposition=_matchtype=_creative=&gclid=CjwKCAjw_aemBhBLEiwAT98FMpI7sEWYhE_nT4wVPAWMVIDum6uyyRRCU9fDRxVZLpFxHa0cLfOUHRoCSHcQAvD_BwE
>> 
>> Hope this helps.
>> 
>> Regards
>> Tim.
>> 
>> On 2023-08-02 16:35, Ashley Ball wrote:
>> > Hi.
>> >
>> >  I called earlier and spoke with Tim.
>> >
>> >  I have a Fender 12 string F-55-12 acoustic guitar that was my
>> > father's. Please see photos attached.
>> >
>> >  It appears to be in very good condition but has not been used/played
>> > for years.
>> >
>> >  Would you be able to provide me with an approximate valuation?
>> >
>> >  Also, any advise on where best to sell it. I'd just like it to go to
>> > a good home for a fair price.
>> >
>> >  Many thanks,
>> >
>> >  Ashley Ball
>> >  m. 07957 223363
>> >  Kenilworth.