I got my info from Jacqeuline sorel recorders,her add states that as a customer you can get your recorder finished by maker of your choice,and that she offers the service! I would probably ,to keep it in Aus,I,d ask Joanne Saunders of Melbourne to finish it as she was apprenticed to Fred ,or get one of Joanne’s recorders,she is world renown for quality flutes,and had a great teacher,regards Firepony.