I e-mailed the Woodwind Brasswind in the US at the end of November about purchasing a Brilhart Levelaire and whether it comes with a ligature, cap, etc. To date still no reply to my questions but plenty of advertising newsletters, etc.; about the same time I read they had filed for bankruptcy. I couldn't be bothered waiting so I have ordered a Vandoren Jumbo Java A35 with ligature and cap from the "Disneyland for Saxophonist " in the UK - sax.co.uk. What a fantastic store! Sent them an e-mail on Friday (NZ 13 hours ahead of UK) from work asking for prices, shipping costs, etc. e-mail received back over the weekend, placed an order Monday, advised by e-mail on Tuesday (NZ time) mouthpiece and ligature etc on its way. All up costs GBP108.36 incl postage, shipping no VAT. Hey, if the Yanks don't want my money I don't mind giving it to the Poms. I've got an English brother-in law, two nephews half English and I spent 2 1/2 years living in the UK in the early 90's so I may as well support the mother country.
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