Usually, when I find something I really like, the company either goes bust, or stops producing that particular model. Finding spares, etc. becomes a pain. Maybe I'm a jinx? π€
Do you have a 'local' FE College offering music as part of their curriculum? If yes, you may be able to either place a notice onto the faculty board/web-site, and/or be given an 'introduction' to suitable candidates through a tutor delivering on the course. Sometimes students are looking to participate in live playing scenarios to build credit towards their units. Good luck.
Don't doubt it. Next to the Walls 'Heart' and Space Rocket' ice-lollies, the Shell 'Man in Flight' coins and the Esso, 'Engerland -World Cup 1970 coins.
Count to one hundred. He'll be in within that time scale, unless overdosed on Smarties and Wagon Wheels again.
(system has barred me using any more emoticons for the rest of the day)