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From: David Wilson <dwdcwilson1@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: 86 SG
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:47:40 +0000
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References: <ff59f8e7505a0e38ef105d5680631e80@expressmusic.co.uk>
In-Reply-To: <ff59f8e7505a0e38ef105d5680631e80@expressmusic.co.uk>
To: hello@expressmusic.co.uk

Hi Phil

Thanks for the update.  Yes please put the Fender FM65R amp in the bin.  At l=
east the Laney is now working.   If your amp guy wants to use the fender twi=
n for spares etc he is very welcome to have it.=20

All the best

Dave
Sent from my iPhone

> On 19 Nov 2025, at 11:54, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
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> =EF=BB=BFHi Dave,
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> Yes, we have news back from the tech. The Laney, as discussed had a very n=
oisy gain channel so needed a couple of new pre-amp valves plus some wiring r=
epairs (total repair cost =C2=A375). Meaning we can transfer you =C2=A3125 f=
or that one today.
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> The Fender FM65R isn't worth repairing and makes a rather unpleasant noise=
 when powering up. We think this is destined for the bin...but will leave th=
at decision up to you.
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> The Twin is still with Tim who is currently working out the best course of=
 action. It needs new speakers, valves, handle etc. but we hope is still sal=
vageable.
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> Speak soon,
> Phil
> Express Music
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>> On 2025-11-18 20:09, David Wilson wrote:
>> Hi Phil/Tim
>> Did the amp guy ever get back to you?  I'm in no rush so no urgency -
>> just wondered?
>> All the best
>> Dave
>>> On Tue, 14 Oct 2025 at 20:18, David Wilson <dwdcwilson1@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> Hi Phil
>>> Brilliant. Thank you
>>> All the best
>>> Dave
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> On 14 Oct 2025, at 16:25, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>> =EF=BB=BFHi David
>>>> Payment for the sg has been made this afternoon
>>>> We will be in touch re the amps when we hear back from our tech
>>>> Phil
>>>> :)
>>>>> On 2025-10-08 17:23, David Wilson wrote:
>>>>> Hi Tim
>>>>> Thanks for the update on the SG. Good news. At least it=E2=80=99s not
>>> terminal
>>>>> (or crazy expensive to repair).  Must have had the oversized
>>> washer
>>>>> when I bought it. That would explain the bump in the neck.
>>>>> Yes I=E2=80=99m happy with =C2=A3700 for it.
>>>>> All the best
>>>>> Dave
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>> On 8 Oct 2025, at 15:10, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>> =EF=BB=BFHi Dave,
>>>>>> Just giving you an update on the SG, I took it to our repair guy
>>> now he's back from his holl's and he thinks the cost of the repair
>>> will be about =C2=A3100.
>>>>>> He said the truss rod nut and washer had been changed for one
>>> that was to large which was the cause of the crack on the neck. I
>>> left it with him to fix and assuming there's no other issues which
>>> we're pretty confident there won't be happy to offer you =C2=A3800 less
>>> the cost of the repair so =C2=A3700.
>>>>>> Let me know what you think.
>>>>>> Kind regards.
>>>>>> Tim.
>>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>> Phil, Tim & Harriet
>>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>> B2 & B3 Quarry Park
>>>>>> Old Milverton Lane
>>>>>> Leamington Spa
>>>>>> CV32 6RW
>>>>>> 01926 808982
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