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Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:36:37 +0100
From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
To: Chris Taylor <chris.taylor9@btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: Options to choose
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Great stuff, see you then Chris.

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
>>