<p>S tends to use mouthpieces (and bells) from his teacher for awhile, to see if he likes them, then orders them direct from maker, or from places like Osmun - [Brass</a> Instruments, Accessories, Repairs, Custom Horn Mouthpieces, at Osmun Music](<a href=“http://www.osmun.com/]Brass”>http://www.osmun.com/) . I don’t think he’s ever bought anything from a walk-in instrument shop!</p>
<p>I know he has a favorite repair shop in NYC, but I don’t know the name of it, and I don’t know if it sells anything, or only does repairs.</p>