Over the course of his extensive career, Maynard Ferguson experimented with different mouthpieces and trumpets. He worked with several mouthpiece makers to create different variations of his mouthpieces with characteristics that suited his needs at the time. Below is an overview of the evolution of his mouthpieces throughout his career, and similar pieces available at…
Lenoir City, Tennessee, is home to Legends Brass. We (Derek and Leslie Saidak) grew up here. We met in high school marching band, continued marching and concert band through college, and music has been a part of our lives ever since. Our high school band director, Dr. Ric Best, had a big impact on both…
Thank you Chuck for this great review! Shop here: Mariachi .605″ – .655″
The Legends BC Master. In 1973, Schilke copied Bill Chase’s personal Jet-Tone mouthpiece and modified it to create the 6A4A model sold “off the shelf”. But Bill Chase had a customized personal version of the 6A4A that had a slightly different rim and other slight modifications. In 2018, Schilke made a copy of the customized…
Professional and commercial trumpet players often find it helpful to have two or three mouthpieces with different cup depths. Deeper cups work better on legit, symphonic and jazz music, while shallow cups work better for lead and solo parts. To make the transition between pieces smooth and easy, the rims should be identical. A set…
Revised June 10, 2021 (original blog post May 4, 2018) – See the updated version of this blog here. Over the course of his extensive career, Maynard Ferguson experimented with different mouthpieces and trumpets. He worked with several mouthpiece makers to create different iterations of his mouthpieces. They usually had similar rims and cups, but…
Legends Brass has had the pleasure of working with the legendary Randy Dunn to create the new GIT R DUNN. Mr. Dunn is a professional trumpet player based in the Houston area. He has spent much of his career performing with symphony orchestras, brass quintets, and other classical chamber music ensembles, but in the last…
Big thanks to Houston area Trumpet Soloist Randy Dunn for this review! Learn more about Randy Dunn here. Randy is testing several top/backbore combinations in order to find what works best for classical music. If you play classical, church, or orchestral music, this could be really hlepful information for you. Stay tuned to this blog…
August 30, 2019 Randy Dunn, professional trumpet player based in the Houston area, kindly submitted the following reviews. Learn more about Randy Dunn here. Scroll down to see the YouTube video from Randy’s channel: Trumpet Talk. From Randy: I received my two new Legends Brass trumpet mouthpieces on Saturday afternoon at about 4:00pm. I had…
Trumpet mouthpiece cups come in a variety of shapes. Understanding the different options will help you choose the one that will work best for you. There are two basic shapes for trumpet mouthpiece cups: U shape (also referred to as C-type cup or Bowl) and V shape. The U-shaped cup will have more air turbulance…
Alan Wise is a seven year veteran trumpet player of Maynard Ferguson’s band (1980-1987). Over the years he has recorded and performed with countless groups, and currently he is a freelance trumpet player and educator doing clinics and lessons. Alan is featured in the current edition of Trumpetland, the online trumpet magazine. Read the full article…
Thank you Dan Burnham for this helpful comparison! The Legends Byrdland and MF HG trumpet mouthpieces have similar specs. If you are trying to choose between the two, the inside rim diameter may be your deciding factor. The Byrdland was designed for Winston Byrd. He is well known for his brilliant and complex jazz improvisation…
Does your horn need a thorough cleaning? Do you have dents that need to be removed? Have you found an antique trumpet in the attic that you would like to play on a gig? If you need any kind of work done on a trumpet, check out Brass Alliance, located in Denton, TX. David Anderson,…
Congratulations to the Scream University Class of 2018! Dr. Mike Wyatt, Dr. Dan Burnham, Dr. Lee Adams, Dr. TL Williams, Dr. Mike Wittkopp, Dr. Johnny Hodges, Dr. Derek Saidak, and (not pictured), Dr. David Anderson and Dr. Michael Schmidt. It was a fantastic event. It was truly a pleasure meeting each and every one of…
What is the International Loud, High & Tasteless Guild? We are a loosely organized Facebook group focused on having a little good old-fashioned fun with loud, high, and yes, sometimes tasteless trumpet playing! Check us out on Facebook! Also, don’t miss our first in-person meeting which will happen at the Legends Brass Pop Up Shop.…
Over the course of his extensive career, Maynard Ferguson experimented with different mouthpieces and trumpets. Below is an overview of the evolution of his equipment over time. May 4, 1928: Walter Maynard Ferguson was born in Verdun, Quebec, Canada. 1939-1941 while living in Canada: Rudy Muck 13C created by Rudy Muck. Maynard sanded down this…
Legends Brass congratulates David Perrico on this article in Luxury Las Vegas Magazine. David is a Legends Brass Signature Artist, close friend, and awesome entertainer! If you’re ever in Vegas, do not miss his show! Evolutionary Ensemble David Perrico 2018 David designed and plays the Legends David Perrico Las Vegas Showroom trumpet Mouthpiece. Legends David…
Dr. David Turnbull is our newest Legends Brass Dealer. Welcome Dr. Turnbull! If you are in the Pullman, WA area and would like to try Legends Brass mouthpieces, be sure to contact Dr. Turnbull. Dr. David Turnbull Professor of Music, Trumpet Area Coordinator of Brass and Percussion Office: Kimbrough 465 School of Music Washington…
There is no industry standard for measuring trumpet mouthpiece specifications. Below are the measurements Legends Brass uses: Legends Brass Trumpet Mouthpiece Specs
The blank (sometimes called “profile”) is the external shape of a mouthpiece. Legends Brass blanks currently available include: The Skinny blank has the least mass. Use it for a sound that really stands out, such as for solo and lead parts that don’t want to blend in with the rest of the band. Legends Skinny Blank…
If you are new to Legends Brass, you might wonder where to start. Everyone wants to sound their best: solid core of sound, reliable slotting, plenty of endurance, and the ability to easily reach the upper limits of range. That’s not too much to ask! But when you get into the details of rim diameter,…
Combine the small inside rim diameter, the shallow convex V cup, and the focused backbore together and you’ve got a recipe for Super C! Thanks Dan, for the kind words! Check out DanBurnham.com. Legends JT Super C Trumpet Mouthpiece Buy Now
Tony is a friend and mentor who has had an amazing trumpet career. He is a fantastic trumpet and flugel player and trumpet artisan. We feel fortunate to know Tony and can’t overstate the quality of his craftsmanship! Learn more about Scodwell Custom Trumpets here. Read more about the Legendary Tony Scodwell here. Legends Brass is honored to…
We (Derek and Leslie) were delighted to get to see the Legendary Winston Byrd perform last Saturday night (2/4/2017) in Knoxville, TN. It was the KSO Pops performance featuring the iconic Mary Wilson of the Supremes. Mary Wilson has been performing for over 50 years, and is still just as sweet and sassy as ever,…
Thank you, Mr. Sosa for this review! We always love to get feedback on our products. Buy L-MF II Now
Tom Smith is known as an energetic player, even raucous at times. He helped design a second mouthpiece, the Smith 2, that is perfect for those situations where the player wants control with a little edge. Check out the review below! Buy Tom Smith 2 Now
Did you know that Legends Brass also makes trombone mouthpieces? When you start with the very best, you only need to make a couple of models! See the review below for the Legends Tom Smith 1 trombone mouthpiece. Thank you Tom Smith for the review! Buy Tom Smith 1 Now
Legends Brass would like to congratulate the legendary David Perrico (conductor and creator of Pop Strings Orchestra) on designing the new Phaeton PHT-LV 1200 Las Vegas trumpet! A masterpiece! And the setup will be complete with the Legends Brass David Perrico Las Vegas Showroom trumpet mouthpiece. Phaeton PHT-LV 1200 Las Vegas Trumpet
And that’s how it’s done. Wow! Thank you Mr. De Mauro for this video (originally published in 2016). Legends L-MFIII Trumpet Mouthpiece
Thanks Dan for your favorable review! Take Dan’s advice and try a Legends MF HG today! Legends MF HG Trumpet Mouthpiece
Choosing a backbore can take a little trial and error, but getting the right feel and sound is well worth the effort! Using a two-piece (top and backbore) mouthpiece gives you the advantage of being able to change your sound without having to adjust to a different rim and cup. The feel of a backbore…
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Legends Brass would like to thank trumpet legend Chuck Par-Due for his review of the Legends HJ. We consider Chuck an authority on the music of Harry James. Chuck says, “Fellow trumpet players, if you are currently playing a Parduba mouthpiece, or you are looking for a lead trumpet mouthpiece, you need to check out the Legends HJ mouthpiece.
It is an AMAZING piece!”