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Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:55:54 +0000
From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
To: Dom Major <dommajormusic@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: JV Squire Strat
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Hi Dom,

We are open Tuesday to Saturday 11am-5pm. Sorry closed Sunday and 
Monday.

Kind Regards,
Harriet

On 2024-02-21 14:50, Dom Major wrote:
> Hi Harriet,
> 
> Thanks for this. From the video it doesnt look too bad but best to
> come try it I think. It will be bought to be gigged not to sit on a
> stand so be good to come have a look. I'm just trying to figure out a
> time currently but may have some time on Monday afternoon. What would
> be the latest time I could arrive?
> 
> I have seen some other ST62 strats but i'm trying to navigate the
> differences between MIJ strats and CIJ strats and it seems like a
> bloody minefield. I know the JV's are real quality its just the
> playability would be worth double checking.
> 
> Thanks for all your help so far,
> Dom
> 
> On Wed, 21 Feb 2024 at 13:59, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Dom,
>> 
>> When I play it (Harriet), I can feel it but not too bad.  When Phil
>> plays who has a very different playing style, he says he can't feel
>> it
>> at all. It is quite an indent so in isolation you feel it but hard
>> to
>> say really, depends on your playing style.
>> 
>> The frets are very good for the age. Years worth of playing easily
>> on
>> our opinion.
>> 
>> I have a little video tour we did the other day to show someone the
>> wear
>> in more detail. Use the link below to view.
>> https://1drv.ms/f/s!AuWeUjUR_MN9iIso1QlG7SWI-SM6pw?e=tqxyLg
>> 
>> Kind Regards,
>> Harriet
>> Express Music
>> 
>> On 2024-02-20 21:06, Dom Major wrote:
>>> Guys thanks so much for this. Seriously considering it. How much
>> life
>>> do you think is left in the frets? And does the chip out the neck
>>> effect playability ?
>>> 
>>> Thanks again,
>>> Dom
>>> 
>>> On Fri, 9 Feb 2024 at 15:11, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hi Dom,
>>>> 
>>>> If you do get chance last minute, give us a buzz and we can take
>> the
>>>> 
>>>> guitar off sale till you get here.
>>>> 
>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>> Harriet
>>>> Express Music
>>>> 
>>>> On 2024-02-09 15:01, Dom Major wrote:
>>>>> Thanks Harriet. That’s great to know.
>>>>> I’ll see when I can find time to pop down and hopefully it’s
>>>> still
>>>>> available.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>> Dom
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Fri, 9 Feb 2024 at 14:59, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi Dom,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> From our point of view, the JV stuff is great, especially this
>>>> era
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> more historically accurate to era specific reissues. Japanese
>>>> build
>>>>>> quality does have a certain more refined feel to play with much
>>>>>> smoother
>>>>>> finishing compared to the road worn models.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> That might not help at all haha basically I would say it is
>> worth
>>>> a
>>>>>> visit if you get the chance. Bring your Strat and do a full
>>>>>> comparison.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>> Harriet
>>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 2024-02-09 14:53, Dom Major wrote:
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Thank you for the swift reply.
>>>>>>> I am based in Manchester so I’m currently weighing up
>> options,
>>>>>> as
>>>>>>> it’s a bit of a journey. If I decide to come and try it out
>>>>>> I’ll
>>>>>>> be sure to email ahead.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Out of interest, how would you rate the Roadworn series
>>>>>> comparative to
>>>>>>> a JV? I’ve heard great things about them.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>>> Dom
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Fri, 9 Feb 2024 at 10:57, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hi Dom,
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Thanks for getting in touch. Glad you found us!
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Without seeing yours and presuming it's in excellent
>> condition
>>>> we
>>>>>>>> would
>>>>>>>> offer around £450-£500.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> If you want to come over and plug in the JV, please let us
>> know
>>>>>> when
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> would suit you and we will make sure the showroom is free.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>>>> Harriet, Phil & Tim
>>>>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On 2024-02-09 09:55, Dom Major wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> I hope you’re are well.
>>>>>>>>> I was just browsing your online shop (looks amazing by the
>>>> way).
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> I am interested in the JV Stratocaster you have listed.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Would you be able to give me a ballpark price on a possible
>>>> part
>>>>>>>> ex on
>>>>>>>>> a 60s roadworn Stratocaster approx 2009 model.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>>>>> Dom Major