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To: Joseph <josephromano1234@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Gig Bag and Dust Bowl
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Lovely thank you : )

On 2026-04-23 15:33, Joseph wrote:
> Those are D'Addario J-16 phosphor bronze. placed on the guitar
> yesterday about this time, actually.
> 
> On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 15:31, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> 
>> Perfect, thank you for letting us know.
>> 
>> What strings did you put on the Atkin Joe?
>> 
>> Harriet
>> 
>> On 2026-04-23 15:23, Joseph wrote:
>>> Thank you again, safely received. Joe
>>> 
>>> On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 15:22, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> 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