i was rather thinking of somebody buying the instrument for you and ship it (or take it personaly) to you in canada.
this is the way i bought most of my equipment (mixer, midi controler, sound card) from US. some friends bought it for me and they also took it back in romania when they return.
of course, i loose waranty.
and of course, if something is wrong with the goods right from the begining - BAD LUCK!

anyway, i agree with no try no buy. i wouldn t invest so much money without trying or at least being able to return the product.

good luck!