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Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:42:26 +0100
From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
To: Chris Taylor <chris.taylor9@btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: Options to choose
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We are indeed Chris, 11am-5pm.

On 2025-04-23 15:41, Chris Taylor wrote:
> That’s great, are you in Thursday 1st May?
> Chris
> 
> 
>> On 23 Apr 2025, at 13:25, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Chris,
>> 
>> Hope you are having a great time in Ireland.
>> 
>> Just to let you know we have your Fender amp here now with your 
>> cables. We are happy to keep them here for you to collect whenever is 
>> convenient or we can arrange for them to be shipped. Just let us know 
>> what suits.
>> 
>> Kind Regards,
>> Harriet
>> Express Music
>> 
>>> On 2025-04-15 12:27, Chris Taylor wrote:
>>> Aghh! Leave them there and once amp arrives and I’m back from Ireland
>>> I will pop in to collect them .
>>> Chris
>>>>> On 15 Apr 2025, at 11:52, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>> Hi Chris
>>>> Just realised you left the cables on the counter .....
>>>> Shall I ship them with the amp ?
>>>> Phil
>>>>> On 2025-04-09 10:44, Chris Taylor wrote:
>>>>> 11pm is fine
>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>> On 9 Apr 2025, at 10:40, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>> Hi Chris,
>>>>>> Yes, that's fine I've popped you in the diary for 11ish when we 
>>>>>> open if that's ok.
>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>> On 2025-04-09 09:21, Chris Taylor wrote:
>>>>>>> Phil, are you free if I come in on Tuesday morning 15th?
>>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>>>> On 2 Apr 2025, at 12:09, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>> Hi Chris
>>>>>>>> Hope your well
>>>>>>>> The Taylor 414ce SB arrived this morning, we have checked it 
>>>>>>>> over and its all good
>>>>>>>> Shall we keep it to one side for you to take a look before 
>>>>>>>> listing on our site ? (no pressure to buy it but would be a 
>>>>>>>> shame if it sold before you can get in)
>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>>> On 2025-03-29 12:19, Chris Taylor wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Thx!
>>>>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>>>>>> On 29 Mar 2025, at 10:44, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Morning Chris
>>>>>>>>>> I ll order it now
>>>>>>>>>> We will drop you an email when it arrives and if anything else 
>>>>>>>>>> turns up that you might be interested in
>>>>>>>>>> Have a great weekend
>>>>>>>>>> Phil :)
>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-03-28 16:22, Chris Taylor wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> If it’s no problem for your business then yes please order 
>>>>>>>>>>> the 414 sunburst.
>>>>>>>>>>> Also keep your eye open for other options if they arise?
>>>>>>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 28 Mar 2025, at 16:08, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Chris
>>>>>>>>>>>> Its not really a problem for us, just means more guitars for 
>>>>>>>>>>>> us to sell :) Shall I order a 414ce sunburst ? Should be 
>>>>>>>>>>>> here next week if I order over the weekend.
>>>>>>>>>>>> 314ce ltd 50th is a lovely guitar with some very nice 
>>>>>>>>>>>> finishing touches + high quality tuners, only reason I 
>>>>>>>>>>>> didn't mention it was its a bit more pricy ...
>>>>>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-03-28 15:37, Chris Taylor wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Phil,
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Had more time to look today, my aim is to buy from you  two 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> guitars
>>>>>>>>>>>>> and amp/leads…at a good price of course haha!
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Another one for me and one for my other Sons birthday.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> I do want to limit you adding inventory,  just for me to 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> play and
>>>>>>>>>>>>> choose …but leave you with a problem!
>>>>>>>>>>>>> I like the 324 ce  it’s different!
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Also the 314ce ltd 50th anniversary?
>>>>>>>>>>>>> The 414ce  Sunburst is still favourite for myself!
>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you have other options though (particularly sunburst) 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> that you can
>>>>>>>>>>>>> get in for me to choose from let me know?
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Still plan mid April to visit to decide and buy.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 27 Mar 2025, at 16:25, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Chris
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Taylor have just got back to me
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> They have stock of 412ce & 414ce sunburst both priced @ 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> £2449
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Studio models aren't in stock for 2-3 months
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Let me know if you want us to get either of these on order 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> for you to take a look at
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Just a thought have you looked at 324ce ?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> https://www.expressmusic.co.uk/products.asp?code=321211&name=taylor-324ce-v-class-electro-acoustic-inc-case
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> speak soon
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> :)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-03-26 16:08, Chris Taylor wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Phil
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 26 Mar 2025, at 16:04, hello@expressmusic.co.uk 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Chris,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 400 series has a richer/warmer tone with the Rosewood 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> back and sides. It also has a higher level of 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> appointments (aka finishing touches!).
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 300 series is Sapele back and sides which has a brighter 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> tone.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have a think and once we get confirmation on 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> availability from Taylor we will take it from there.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> We can sort you out with an amp on the day.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-03-26 16:00, Chris Taylor wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Phil, I will aim for early April to come over to 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> choose/buy.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (Also need a basic amp plus lead)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Knowing the playing diff between 400 and 300 I guess is 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> key
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 26 Mar 2025, at 15:56, hello@expressmusic.co.uk 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Chris,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Well done for narrowing it down.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> We can do that even more for you because the 300 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> series models you sent are not currently in production 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> in Tobacco Sunburst. They do a shaded edge burst which 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> is much lighter finish in the 314ce Studio. I will pop 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> a link to that below.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/314ce-studio-seb
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I will speak with Taylor now and get availability on 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the 400 series models in Sunburst.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-03-26 15:48, Chris Taylor wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Phil, these are the Taylor guitars I most like.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Clearly hard to decide without playing them, a 312 v 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 314 and then 412v 414 !?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sunburst I definitely prefer for me but likely will 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> buy two guitars
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (one for Son so both need to be different) open to 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> your suggestions?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I don’t want you to get all versions in to your 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> showroom for me to try
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> and them leave you with an inventory problem though !
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Chris
>>