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Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:03:57 +0000
From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
To: David Henderson <david.henderson89@yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Lowden S32
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Good morning David,

Thanks for the email. If we can do anything to help your future guitar 
shopping please just let us know. In meantime enjoy your lovely Lowden.

Kind Regards,
Harriet
Express Music

On 2026-02-23 10:32, David Henderson wrote:
> Good morning,
> 
> After having a think over the weekend I am going to stick with my
> Lowden that I have already.
> 
> Many thanks for all your help and I appreciate you sending over a
> couple of demos of the guitar.
> 
> All the best!
> David
> 
>> On 19 Feb 2026, at 21:58, David Henderson 
>> <david.henderson89@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks very much for doing this that’s a great help!
>> 
>> Will get back to you soon regarding this.
>> 
>> Kind regards,
>> David
>> 
>>> On 19 Feb 2026, at 17:28, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>> Hi David,
>>> Apologies this took longer to get across to you than planned. We have 
>>> been trying to get it done all day but needed the showroom to be 
>>> quiet. Please use the link below to view a couple of demo's. One with 
>>> a pick and one fingerstyle. If you want any others done please just 
>>> let us know.
>>> https://1drv.ms/f/c/7dc3fc1135529ee5/IgCr7XGV8xu2SJUBa0bnGYmUAakRs6mU5vJ3NS8NlQfbGm8?e=pZ3okB
>>> Have a nice evening.
>>> Kind Regards,
>>> Express Music
>>>>> On 2026-02-18 16:56, David Henderson wrote:
>>>> That’s perfect thank you, appreciate it!
>>>> Kind regards,
>>>> David
>>>>>> On 18 Feb 2026, at 16:54, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>> Hi David,
>>>>> Yes, no problem at all. We will add it to the jobs list for 
>>>>> tomorrow as we aren't far off leaving for today. Leave it with us 
>>>>> and we will be back in touch.
>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>> On 2026-02-18 16:49, David Henderson wrote:
>>>>>> That’s great thank you for your help.
>>>>>> Could you possibly do a demo of the guitar please? I play a lot in
>>>>>> DADGAD so tuned down to that as well would be great thanks!
>>>>>> Kind regards,
>>>>>> David
>>>>>>>> On 18 Feb 2026, at 16:02, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi David,
>>>>>>> Yes, size wise you are correct. The S is there version of a 
>>>>>>> concert size guitar. You know what to expect from Lowden build 
>>>>>>> quality but they really are great. If you ever want to us to do a 
>>>>>>> demo or arrange a facetime to see the guitar in action, please 
>>>>>>> just let us know and we can arrange this.
>>>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>>>> On 2026-02-18 14:04, David Henderson wrote:
>>>>>>>> That’s great I appreciate it.
>>>>>>>> No problem at all thanks for your help with this.
>>>>>>>> I will get back to you by the end of the week on this if that’s 
>>>>>>>> ok, I
>>>>>>>> am going to see if a local guitar shop has something similar 
>>>>>>>> that I
>>>>>>>> can try out first.
>>>>>>>> I really like my Lowden although just looking for something a 
>>>>>>>> bit
>>>>>>>> smaller and more comfortable to play at home.
>>>>>>>> Does this guitar sit between and OM and OO size? And still 
>>>>>>>> plenty of
>>>>>>>> projection with it being a Lowden? Without sounding too boxy?
>>>>>>>> Many thanks,
>>>>>>>> David
>>>>>>>>>> On 18 Feb 2026, at 13:44, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hi David,
>>>>>>>>> Yes, we can make £2000 trade in value work.
>>>>>>>>> We can send a shipping carton with bubble wrap to you, 
>>>>>>>>> providing you are mainland UK this works out around £25. 
>>>>>>>>> Alternatively maybe ask a local guitar shop if they have 
>>>>>>>>> anything you can use.
>>>>>>>>> The return shipment can be arranged by you, we strongly 
>>>>>>>>> recommend ensuring the guitar is insured to the correct value.
>>>>>>>>> At the moment PayPal is the only finance option we have 
>>>>>>>>> available to us.
>>>>>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>>>>>> On 2026-02-18 13:26, David Henderson wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Would you be able to do £2000 for a trade in price?
>>>>>>>>>> Is PayPal the only finance option you have?
>>>>>>>>>> Unfortunately I am not local so wouldn’t be able to do so, 
>>>>>>>>>> would you
>>>>>>>>>> also happen to have a spare box you could send me for shipping 
>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>> guitar to you? I am happy to pay extra for this.
>>>>>>>>>> Kind regards,
>>>>>>>>>> David
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 18 Feb 2026, at 13:20, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi David,
>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you for the speedy reply.
>>>>>>>>>>> As a part exchange we would value your Lowden at £1800 
>>>>>>>>>>> against the S-32 we have for sale. The balance of £995 can be 
>>>>>>>>>>> paid using PayPal pay in 3 which splits it equally over 3 
>>>>>>>>>>> months. Have a think and please let us know if you would like 
>>>>>>>>>>> to visit our showroom to try out the S-32.
>>>>>>>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>>>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2026-02-18 13:07, David Henderson wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>>>>>> I purchased the guitar in 2023, the serial number is - 
>>>>>>>>>>>> 26241. No wear
>>>>>>>>>>>> and tear the guitar is in excellent condition.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Kind regards,
>>>>>>>>>>>> David
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 18 Feb 2026, at 12:56, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi David,
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks for your message.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Can we please ask how old your Lowden is and if there is 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> any visible wear and tear?
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2026-02-17 22:02, David Henderson wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dear Sir/Madam,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I am very interested in the Lowden S32 that you have 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> available and I
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> would be looking to part exchange my Lowden F25 towards 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> this please.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Do you also offer finance options to pay the remainder?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Please find attached some pictures.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Kind regards,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> David