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From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
To: andrew budell <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Martin 000-28
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It's all gone quiet...he keeps changing his mind between the 000-28EC 
and D28. Not sure he knows what he wants haha

Just added the pre-loved Atkin to the website and the Martin 00-18 will 
be up at some point today.

Harriet

On 2022-09-15 11:39, andrew budell wrote:
> Hi, hope you’re all well. Has the Gibson hummingbird come in yet? Or
> is it not now?
> 
> Just thought I’d check. Andrew
> 
>  Andrew Budell
> -------------------------
> 
> From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 3:40:08 PM
> To: andrew budell <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: Martin 000-28
> 
> That's cool, just let us know when suits as we can block some time out
> 
> for you.
> 
> On 2022-09-13 15:27, andrew budell wrote:
>> Hi, actually that may be tight. As I’m sure it’ll take more than
>> half an hour to try the guitars etc.
>> 
>> I'll see if I can come another day this week. Thanks again! Andrew
>> 
>>  Andrew Budell
>> -------------------------
>> 
>> From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 3:01:23 PM
>> To: andrew budell <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: Martin 000-28
>> 
>> Yes we can do this afternoon but we do need to leave bang on 5pm
>> today.
>> 
>> Atkin 000-37 £2695
>> Atkin Essential OM £2695
>> Martin 00-18 £2295
>> 
>> Let us know if you do want to pop over so I can write you in the
> diary
>> 
>> :)
>> 
>> On 2022-09-13 14:47, andrew budell wrote:
>>> Also, when could I pop over? Is this afternoon doable? I meant to
>> ask
>>> how much the Martin 00 is going for as well. Thanks again.
>>> 
>>>  Andrew Budell
>>> -------------------------
>>> 
>>> From: andrew budell <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 2:43:35 PM
>>> To: hello@expressmusic.co.uk <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>> Subject: Re: Martin 000-28
>>> 
>>> Thanks for letting me know. That’s great. What’s the price on
>> the
>>> two Atkins? After playing mine I am tempted to give them a try!
>>> 
>>> Thanks again, Andrew
>>> 
>>>  Andrew Budell
>>> -------------------------
>>> 
>>> From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 2:40:44 PM
>>> To: andrew budell <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: Martin 000-28
>>> 
>>> Hi Andrew,
>>> 
>>> Yes, thanks for the pictures you sent over apologies for our slow
>>> reply.
>>> For your Martin we'd offer around £1700 as a trade in. From the
>>> photo's
>>> it does look in great condition but we don't like to give concrete
>>> quotes without actually seeing the guitar, which I'm sure you
>>> understand.
>>> 
>>> This morning so far we have had the following pre-loved guitars
>> arrive
>>> 
>>> with us, all in mint condition.
>>> 
>>>> 2021 Atkin 000-37
>>>> 
>>>> 2020 Atkin essential om
>>>> 
>>>> 2017 Martin 00-18
>>>> 
>>>> 2022 Lowden O25
>>>> 
>>>> 2009 Gretsch G6128TCG
>>>> 
>>>> 2018 Gretsch G6120T-59VS
>>>> 
>>>> 1989 Gretsch G6120W
>>>> 
>>>> 2007 Gretsch G6119
>>>> 
>>>> 2016 Gibson R8
>>> 
>>> If you want to do anything about trading in your Martin just give
> us
>> a
>>> 
>>> shout.
>>> 
>>> Kind Regards,
>>> Harriet, Phil & Tim
>>> 
>>> On 2022-09-13 14:19, andrew budell wrote:
>>>> Hi, hope you all had a good weekend. Did you get a chance to work
>>> out
>>>> a PX price on my Martin D18 yet? Also, have any of those used
>>>> Atkins/Gibson come in? Thanks again, Andrew
>>>> 
>>>>  Andrew Budell
>>>> -------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> From: andrew budell <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
>>>> Sent: Friday, September 9, 2022 12:41:03 PM
>>>> To: Express Music <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>> Subject: Re: Martin 000-28
>>>> 
>>>> Great, thanks for this. Here’s the info on the Martin:
>>>> 
>>>> It’s a Martin D18, 1935 sunburst (reimagined).
>>>> 
>>>> Made in 2014, but bought new by the 1st/previous owner in 2020.
>> Then
>>>> he kept it under his bed. It’s not had much use since me either.
>>>> Just had a setup and a tidy binding reglue - only a little in the
>>>> waist at the back. So apart from that I’d call it excellent
>>>> condition.
>>>> 
>>>> Serial number: 1828988
>>>> 
>>>> I’ve attached some photos
>>>> 
>>>> Let me know what you think. Andrew
>>>> 
>>>>  Andrew Budell
>>>> -------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> From: Express Music <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>> Sent: Friday, September 9, 2022 12:01:56 PM
>>>> To: andrewbudell@hotmail.com <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: Martin 000-28
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Andrew,
>>>> 
>>>> We're so happy you like the J43. They really are a great guitar!
>>>> 
>>>> By all means send us over some more information about your Martin
>>> and
>>>> if/when we see the Hummingbird we will make sure you are the first
>>> to
>>>> know.
>>>> 
>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>> Harriet, Phil & Tim
>>>> 
>>>> Express Music
>>>> B2 & B3 Quarry Park
>>>> Old Milverton Lane
>>>> Leamington Spa
>>>> CV32 6RW
>>>> 01926 808982
>>>> 
>>>> On 09/09/2022 11:19, andrew budell wrote:
>>>>> Hi, Just to let you know that the Atkin j43 is killer. 100% happy
>>>>> with it. I'm recording with it today already.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Also? I’m thinking of getting rid of my ‘Martin reimagined
> D18
>>>> 1935
>>>>> sunburst’ now I have the atkin as it’s got enough midrange.
>>>> It’s
>>>>> hardly been played. If I send some photos can you give me a PX
>>>> price?
>>>>> 
>>>>> I heard there’s a hummingbird that may come in - could you let
>> me
>>>>> know when it does and how much it will be listed for?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks again, Andrew
>>>>> 
>>>>>  Andrew Budell
>>>>> -------------------------
>>>>> 
>>>>> FROM: Express Music <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>>>  SENT: Thursday, September 8, 2022 2:59:05 PM
>>>>>  TO: andrewbudell@hotmail.com <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
>>>>>  SUBJECT: Re: Martin 000-28
>>>>> 
>>>>> Yeah sure, see you in a bit.
>>>>> 
>>>>>  Kind Regards,
>>>>>  Harriet
>>>>> 
>>>>>  Express Music
>>>>>  B2 & B3 Quarry Park
>>>>>  Old Milverton Lane
>>>>>  Leamington Spa
>>>>>  CV32 6RW
>>>>>  01926 808982
>>>>> 
>>>>>  On 08/09/2022 14:56, andrew budell wrote:
>>>>>  > Ah ok. Thanks. I think on that basis I'll still come today
> just
>>>> to
>>>>>  > hand over the guitar and try a couple of guitars I was looking
>>> at
>>>> 
>>>>> on
>>>>>  > the site quickly. Then if nothing else suits me, could I come
>>>> back
>>>>>  > and
>>>>>  > try the other next week?
>>>>>  >
>>>>>  > Is that ok? If so I'll be there just before 4 now if that's
> ok?
>>>>>  >
>>>>>  > Andrew Budell
>>>>>  >
>>>>>  > -------------------------
>>>>>  >
>>>>>  > FROM: Express Music <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>>>  > SENT: Thursday, September 8, 2022 12:50:49 PM
>>>>>  > TO: andrewbudell@hotmail.com <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
>>>>>  > SUBJECT: Re: Martin 000-28
>>>>>  >
>>>>>  > We believe they will be here Tuesday/Wednesday but we will
> need
>>>>> time
>>>>>  > to
>>>>>  > have them go through the workshop. It's fine by us to wait
> till
>>>>> then
>>>>>  > providing the Collings comes back to us in the same condition.
>>>>>  >
>>>>>  > We haven't seen the Atkins yet but have been told they are in
>>>>>  > excellent
>>>>>  > condition. On this basis they will be listed for approx.
>> £2700.
>>>>>  >
>>>>>  > Kind Regards,
>>>>>  > Harriet
>>>>>  >
>>>>>  > Express Music
>>>>>  > B2 & B3 Quarry Park
>>>>>  > Old Milverton Lane
>>>>>  > Leamington Spa
>>>>>  > CV32 6RW
>>>>>  > 01926 808982
>>>>>  >
>>>>>  > On 08/09/2022 12:47, andrew budell wrote:
>>>>>  > > Actually. Just looking at the guitars you mentioned, do you
>>>>> happen
>>>>>  > to
>>>>>  > > know how much the preowned Atkins will be selling for
>> roughly?
>>>>>  > >
>>>>>  > > Andrew Budell
>>>>>  > > -------------------------
>>>>>  > >
>>>>>  > > FROM: andrew budell <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
>>>>>  > > SENT: Thursday, September 8, 2022 12:41:44 PM
>>>>>  > > TO: Express Music <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>>>  > > SUBJECT: Re: Martin 000-28
>>>>>  > >
>>>>>  > > Thanks for letting me know. That sounds great. I was
> thinking
>>>>>  > about
>>>>>  > > an atkin. I like 00 martins (I had one from 2018) so maybe
>>> I'll
>>>>>  > wait
>>>>>  > > until next week to bring back the Collings (if that won't
>>>> change
>>>>>  > > anything?). Do you know when they're coming in? Andrew
>>>>>  > >
>>>>>  > > Andrew Budell
>>>>>  > > -------------------------
>>>>>  > >
>>>>>  > > FROM: Express Music <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>>>  > > SENT: Thursday, September 8, 2022 12:29:42 PM
>>>>>  > > TO: andrewbudell@hotmail.com <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
>>>>>  > > SUBJECT: Re: Martin 000-28
>>>>>  > >
>>>>>  > > Hi Andrew,
>>>>>  > >
>>>>>  > > Phil just mentioned you're going to pop over this afternoon.
>>>>> Just
>>>>>  > > wanted to let you know we also know of some more pre-loved
>>>>> guitars
>>>>>  > > arriving early next week which may be something that
>> interests
>>>>>  > you.
>>>>>  > > Including a 2021 Atkin 000-37, 2020 Atkin essential OM and
>>> 2017
>>>>>  > > Martin
>>>>>  > > 00-18.
>>>>>  > >
>>>>>  > > Kind Regards,
>>>>>  > > Harriet
>>>>>  > >
>>>>>  > > Express Music
>>>>>  > > B2 & B3 Quarry Park
>>>>>  > > Old Milverton Lane
>>>>>  > > Leamington Spa
>>>>>  > > CV32 6RW
>>>>>  > > 01926 808982
>>>>>  > >
>>>>>  > > On 05/09/2022 11:20, andrew budell wrote:
>>>>>  > > > Hi Harriet, hope you’re well.
>>>>>  > > >
>>>>>  > > > Thanks for the time last week! I’ve given the Collings a
>>>> good
>>>>>  > play
>>>>>  > > at
>>>>>  > > > home and tried a set of retro strings but just can’t
> seem
>>>> to
>>>>>  > bond
>>>>>  > > > with
>>>>>  > > > it – I tried!!.
>>>>>  > > >
>>>>>  > > > Just wondered if there was (or what is) the policy for
>>>>>  > > > returning/exchanging it for something else, if that’s
>> even
>>>> an
>>>>>  > > option
>>>>>  > > > at this point considering the tricky PX situation? I’m
>>>> happy
>>>>>  > with
>>>>>  > > the
>>>>>  > > > PXing of my guitars (although I do miss the 000-28 a lot
>> –
>>>> how
>>>>>  > > does
>>>>>  > > > it
>>>>>  > > > play now there’s a new saddle?). Let me know what you
>>> think
>>>>>  > either
>>>>>  > > > way.
>>>>>  > > >
>>>>>  > > > It’s a fantastic guitar, just thought I’d just check
>>> with
>>>> you
>>>>>  > > first
>>>>>  > > > if there are any options or not.
>>>>>  > > >
>>>>>  > > > No issues either way!
>>>>>  > > >
>>>>>  > > > Thanks a lot,
>>>>>  > > >
>>>>>  > > > Andrew
>>>>>  > > >
>>>>>  > > > FROM: Express Music <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>>>  > > > DATE: Wednesday, 31 August 2022 at 13:18
>>>>>  > > > TO: andrewbudell@hotmail.com <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
>>>>>  > > > SUBJECT: Re: Martin 000-28
>>>>>  > > >
>>>>>  > > > Yeah of course, see you later on.
>>>>>  > > >
>>>>>  > > > Kind Regards,
>>>>>  > > > Harriet
>>>>>  > > >
>>>>>  > > > Express Music
>>>>>  > > > B2 & B3 Quarry Park
>>>>>  > > > Old Milverton Lane
>>>>>  > > > Leamington Spa
>>>>>  > > > CV32 6RW
>>>>>  > > > 01926 808982
>>>>>  > > >
>>>>>  > > > On 31/08/2022 13:16, andrew budell wrote:
>>>>>  > > > > Hi, is 3.30 ok? If so I’ll make it over for then.
>>>>>  > > > > Thanks, Andrew
>>>>>  > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > Andrew Budell
>>>>>  > > > > -------------------------
>>>>>  > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > FROM: Express Music <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>>>  > > > > SENT: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 12:23:23 PM
>>>>>  > > > > TO: andrewbudell@hotmail.com <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
>>>>>  > > > > SUBJECT: Re: Martin 000-28
>>>>>  > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > Yes of course, we can do 3:30pm today or tomorrow at the
>>>>>  > moment
>>>>>  > > > looks
>>>>>  > > > > free :)
>>>>>  > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > Let us know what suits you.
>>>>>  > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > Express Music
>>>>>  > > > > B2 & B3 Quarry Park
>>>>>  > > > > Old Milverton Lane
>>>>>  > > > > Leamington Spa
>>>>>  > > > > CV32 6RW
>>>>>  > > > > 01926 808982
>>>>>  > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > On 31/08/2022 12:07, andrew budell wrote:
>>>>>  > > > > > Hi Harriet, sorry, I didn’t know your name!
>>>>>  > > > > > Thanks for getting back to me.
>>>>>  > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > Thanks for the PX quote. I’ll have a think - I like
>>> the
>>>>>  > sound
>>>>>  > > of
>>>>>  > > > > the
>>>>>  > > > > > C10 deal and also the C10 in general (on paper, as I
>>>> never
>>>>>  > > > played
>>>>>  > > > > > one)
>>>>>  > > > > > so I can’t promise I’ll go through with it one I
>> try
>>>> it.
>>>>> But
>>>>>  > > > could
>>>>>  > > > > I
>>>>>  > > > > > pop over and try it at some point this afternoon? Or
>>>>>  > tomorrow
>>>>>  > > > > > afternoon (not sure just yet when I can make it over)
>>>>>  > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > Thanks, Andrew
>>>>>  > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > Andrew Budell
>>>>>  > > > > > -------------------------
>>>>>  > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > FROM: Express Music <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>>>  > > > > > SENT: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 12:01:44 PM
>>>>>  > > > > > TO: andrewbudell@hotmail.com
> <andrewbudell@hotmail.com>
>>>>>  > > > > > SUBJECT: Re: Martin 000-28
>>>>>  > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > Hi Andrew,
>>>>>  > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > Yes it was myself Harriet who you spoke with yesterday
>>>>>  > > > afternoon.
>>>>>  > > > > > Thanks for sending over the details and images. It
>> looks
>>>>>  > like
>>>>>  > > > you
>>>>>  > > > > > paid a
>>>>>  > > > > > fair price and that's around what we would be listing
>> it
>>>>> at.
>>>>>  > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > I've popped some trade in prices below for you.
>>>>>  > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > Yours against the J43. £1500 (£1695 to pay)
>>>>>  > > > > > Yours against the C10 £1800 (£1195 to pay)
>>>>>  > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > PX prices do tend to be better against pre-loved
>>>>> instruments
>>>>>  > > but
>>>>>  > > > > > like I
>>>>>  > > > > > said yesterday, it does depend on the 'deal' as a
> whole
>>>>> and
>>>>>  > we
>>>>>  > > > > want
>>>>>  > > > > > to
>>>>>  > > > > > make sure everyone is happy. Let us know if you want
> to
>>>>> pop
>>>>>  > > over
>>>>>  > > > > and
>>>>>  > > > > > give them a play.
>>>>>  > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > Kind Regards,
>>>>>  > > > > > Harriet, Phil & Tim
>>>>>  > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > Express Music
>>>>>  > > > > > B2 & B3 Quarry Park
>>>>>  > > > > > Old Milverton Lane
>>>>>  > > > > > Leamington Spa
>>>>>  > > > > > CV32 6RW
>>>>>  > > > > > 01926 808982
>>>>>  > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > On 31/08/2022 11:42, andrew budell wrote:
>>>>>  > > > > > > Hi, I spoke with someone yesterday about possibly
>>> pXing
>>>> 
>>>>> my
>>>>>  > > > > Martin
>>>>>  > > > > > > 000-28. It's from 2009 (I think). It's generally in
>>>> good
>>>>>  > > > > > condition.
>>>>>  > > > > > > Plays great and comes with original case. It's got a
>>>> bit
>>>>>  > of
>>>>>  > > > > > bubbling
>>>>>  > > > > > > near the arm rest (common for that age I think) and
>>>> some
>>>>>  > > other
>>>>>  > > > > > > blemishes to the top and sides. Nothing too bad, but
>>>> not
>>>>> a
>>>>>  > > > case
>>>>>  > > > > > > queen.
>>>>>  > > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > > Can you give me a PX price against either a new
>> Atkins
>>>>> j43
>>>>>  > > or
>>>>>  > > > > used
>>>>>  > > > > > > collings C10. I bought it used awhile ago for about
>>>>> £2350
>>>>>  > so
>>>>>  > > > > > hoping
>>>>>  > > > > > > for a good price against them. Are PX prices better
>>>>>  > against
>>>>>  > > > new
>>>>>  > > > > or
>>>>>  > > > > > > used guitars?
>>>>>  > > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > > I bought your used D28 a few weeks ago, and since
>>>> owning
>>>>>  > > that
>>>>>  > > > I
>>>>>  > > > > > don't
>>>>>  > > > > > > play the 000 as much!
>>>>>  > > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > > Thanks, Andrew
>>>>>  > > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > > P.s I tried sending a message through my other
>> account
>>>>> and
>>>>>  > > > think
>>>>>  > > > > > it
>>>>>  > > > > > > got deleted so you may get two emails saying similar
>>>>>  > things.
>>>>>  > > > > > >
>>>>>  > > > > > > Andrew Budell