For many years I was on a quest to find the perfect trumpet mouthpiece. Over the years I bought, played, and sold countless mouthpieces, tops, backbores and trumpets. If it is out there, I’ve probably tried it. Through this extensive research I would often find a rim I liked, but the cup, throat, and/or backbore were wrong. This went on and on until I finally had a few custom pieces created. I decided to focus on merging different pieces, and found that a lot of the best pieces on the market were real close to being perfect for me but still needed a little tweaking. This was the beginning of my Legends mouthpiece design.
This Legends Brass thing is a side venture for me. I’m not ready to give up my desk job, yet. But playing trumpet is a hobby which I am very passionate about. I’m a spread and blow kind of guy, and had the time of my life wailing on La Fiesta in DCA’s CorpsVets back in 2007. I also play regularly in church, so I have respect for the more legit style of playing. I’m very hopeful that some of my experience can be used to help my clients have the satisfaction of finding and playing the perfect mouthpiece, top, or backbore for them. Above all I’m committed to providing excellent customer service and the best possible workmanship on all Legends products.
I’ve been very fortunate to have a loving wife that puts up with my loud and high playing. Watching my two little girls play their first notes on the trumpet is inspiration enough to continue building this business!
I look forward to doing business with you.
-Derek Saidak