Woods
African blackwood, Desert Gidgee, Cocobolo. Other
standard configurations are:
* European boxwood & brass fittings
* Brazillian Kingwood & Brass
* Amazon rosewood & brass
Plus other woods on request or as they become available.
(N.B. rare or high-preparation woods can cost extra – a
quote will be given on inquiry)
Metals
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2x Figured Gidgee & Bronze
African Blackwood & Sterling Silver
Tallow & Brass
Boonaree & Bronze
Gidgee & Bronze
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Delrin & Sterling Silver
Kwilla & Bronze
African Blackwood & Sterling Silver
Gidgee & Bronze
African Blackwood & Sterling Silver
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2x Purple Heart & Brass
Cocobolo & Brass
African Blackwood & Sterling Silver
Tallow & Brass
Waiting time:
I don't make many of these whistles - each is
individually crafted and build time can vary. No Vambrace
whistle leaves the workshop without passing high quality
standards. Current waiting time is approximately 6-12 months
from build request to completion. This estimate is based on a
calculation that assumes that the work will proceed
uninterrupted, but can be impacted by unforeseen events.
Such events have been known to extended waiting time to 12
months or more.
The Initial estimate will be given with each build request. It is
not a promised deadline.
I do not alert delays, but I am more than happy to reply to
status requests. Work is progressed on each confirmed build
request
on the book until the whistle is finished or the build
request is
cancelled. Upon completion I will contact you to arrange
payment and postage.
Delivery deadlines such as birthdays, Christmas or gigs are
rarely achievable. Please consider this before placing your
build request. Delivery expectations have been known to produce
tensions. I would prefer to be just producing whistles.
Price:
Standard Vambrace Soprano whistles using bronze or brass
are $430.
Standard Vambrace Soprano whistles using sterling silver
trim are $455.
Non standard materials or configurations may cost extra -
quote given on inquiry.
Postage & Handling:
The whistles are shipped in strong
mailing tubes with internal bubble-wrapping. To date, no
breakages have occurred.
Postage rates can change and will be
calculated at the time of sending.
Insurance can be requested. Losses in
transit are at the receiver's risk. Without insurance I
cannot make up any loss.
Please be aware that many countries
charge import taxes and duties. This differs from country to
country.
Postage Prices at July 2011 are:
Airmail/registered air mail. $25 for
all destinations.
Fully tracked air-courier is $60 for
all destinations.
Insurance is $15 per whistle.
Other methods can be requested with
quote given on inquiry.
Payment:
I do not take
deposits. The price is confirmed with each build request and will be
billed upon completion with payment received before
dispatch.
I do not haggle.
I do not do trade
deals for services or goods.
Payment can be made
in Australian dollars only.
Methods of
payment are:
* For international
deliveries payment can be taken via PayPal or credit card
(Visa or Mastercard only). Card details can be emailed or
phoned in (details given with each build request.)
* For Orders within
Australia, methods are Paypal, credit-card and direct
transfer (Details provided on request).
* Payments made via
PayPal will incur a fee surcharge of $15 per whistle
Special Note:
An order for these whistles is treated as
a build request. The request places no obligation on either
party. The price is set with the build request and will
carry through to completion regardless of any subsequent
pricing. Upon completion I will contact the requester to ask
if they wish to claim the completed build. Once again, there
is no obligation to take them up. Changes to the build
request prior to completion will cause the build to be
delayed. If several whistles are included in the build then
there is no obligation to claim them all. Unclaimed whistles
will be offered to the next requester on the list. No
finished whistle will be held at the convenience of the
requester. A new whistle left un-played for too long does
not play-in correctly. If the requester needs additional
time to pay, the completed whistle is offered to the next
requester and the request is moved to the next convenient
build. The build request can be cancelled by either party at
any time up to the point that I accept payment. With
cancellations, no reason is asked and none given. The build
of my whistles is conducted in the spirit of goodwill. My
work is dedicated to providing instruments worthy of the
players to the best of my ability. Any breach of goodwill
will usually result in cancellation.
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