Jet-Tone mouthpieces were once a major brand, played and loved by such trumpet superstars as Maynard Ferguson, Bill Chase, Al Hirt, and many more. Since the company went out of business, trumpet players have searched for a replacement. Legends Brass is bringing them back! Each Legends JT model begins with a scan of a vintage Jet-Tone, and is recreated with a level of precision and consistency only possible with CNC technology. Legends Brass is your new source for an old favorite!
The Legends JT RE was inspired by a famous Jet-Tone mouthpiece played by the legendary Roy Eldridge. It’s got everything you need to play in the upper register all night long, the way Roy Eldridge did it, with a focused, sizzling sound!
The Legends JT MF Master was inspired by a Jet-Tone mouthpiece actually played by the legendary Maynard Ferguson. The rim just melts into the cup, which is a medium shallow to shallow convex V.
The Legends JT MF Monster was inspired by a Jet-Tone mouthpiece actually played by the legendary Maynard Ferguson. The rim is round with a small inside diameter (.590″), and the cup is medium shallow to shallow. The Legends LA backbore is a copy of one used by Johnny Madrid. This mouthpiece has melded inspiration from two trumpet masters – and two masters make a monster!
The Legends JT CS was inspired by a Jet-Tone mouthpiece played by the legendary Charlie Shavers. It has a wide slightly round rim and shallow cup. In case you’re “Undecided”, we offer it in seven different inside rim diameters ranging from .590″-.650″.
The Legends JT MF was inspired by a famous Jet-Tone mouthpiece played by the legendary Maynard Ferguson. The rim just melts into the cup, which is a medium to medium shallow convex V.
The Legends JT Super C: 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!
The Legends JT AH is based on a vintage Al Hirt Jet Tone mouthpiece. The small inside diameter and shallow cup make it great for solo and lead, and it’s still able to handle technical riffs and legit parts.
The JT RS was inspired by the Jet-Tone RS2, which was designed for and played by the legendary Roy Stevens. It has a round, soft rim available with inside diameters of .654″ (like the original Jet-Tone), and .624″. The cup is a shallow V bowl, and the backbore is the Legends Vegas.
The JT BC was inspired by the Bill Chase Jet-Tone mouthpiece. It has a relatively wide flat rim, a medium shallow cup, and a sound so hot it just might melt your ears!
The Legends JT MF2 is inspired by the Jet Tone MF2. The rim (.625″ ID) just melts into the cup, which is a medium shallow to shallow convex V.
The Legends JT AH D is based on a vintage Jet-Tone reissue AHD (Al Hirt) trumpet mouthpiece. The rim is medium round with an inside diameter of .640″. The cup depth is similar to Bach C. This mouthpiece responds easily and produces a rich sound good for concert settings and legit playing.
The Legends JT AH S is based on a vintage re-issue Jet-Tone Model AHS mouthpiece. The rim is semi-flat, with an inside diameter of .640″, and the cup is medium shallow. This mouthpiece produces a bright, crisp sound and supports precise attacks on quick-tonguing riffs. Just what you need to play Dixieland Jazz like “The King”!
The JT B was inspired by the Jet-Tone B model. It has a semi-flat rim, a .640″ inside diameter, and a medium shallow cup.
The JT 1A was inspired by the Jet-Tone 1A model. It has the classic Jet-Tone A rim and a medium shallow cup.
The JT 2B was inspired by the Jet-Tone 2B model. It has the classic Jet-Tone B rim and a medium shallow to medium depth cup.
The JT 2D was inspired by the Jet-Tone 2D model. It has the classic Jet-Tone D rim, which is slightly more narrow that the A-C rims. The cup is medium depth, similar to Bach C. It has a nice big .656″ inside diameter.
The JT 7M is based on the Jet-Tone Studio Model 7M. It has an inside rim diameter of .656″ and medium cup depth (similar to Bach C). This piece elicits a brilliant, flexible sound suitable for studio or big band lead.
Legends JT DS: This mouthpiece was inspired by a famous Doc Severinsen Jet-Tone given to me by Tony Scodwell (who performed with and was road manager for Doc Severinsen’s Big Band for many years). The rim is semi-round, not too wide, and has some good undercut going into the cup. The cup is medium in depth (similar to Bach C).
The Legends JT MF3 is inspired by a vintage Jet Tone MF3. The rim (.656″ ID) just melts into the cup, which is a medium shallow convex V.
The Legends JT ST was inspired by a Dave Stahl Jet-Tone mouthpiece. It has a narrow but comfortable rim (.656″) and a medium shallow cup. It’s great for upper register lead, and technical legit playing, too!
