Maynard Ferguson’s Mouthpiece Evolution | 2025
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…
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Legends Screamer vs. Funkin’ Screamin’ trumpet mouthpieces
4/14/26 by James Eldreth, Guest Blogger Legends Brass Dealer James Eldreth tried both the Legends Screamer and Funkin’ Screamin’ trumpet mouthpiece models. His experience was…
Comparison of Legends Funkin Mouthpieces: Funkin Groovin | Funkin Rockin | Funkin Screamin
Legends Brass dealer James Eldreth got all three Legends Funkin mouthpieces into the hands of his friend, freelance trumpeter Max English. Max performed a thoughtful…
Dr. Ric Best Memorial Scholarship 2022
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…
Chuck Par-Due reviews the .615″ Mariachi
Thank you Chuck for this great review! Shop here: Mariachi .605″ – .655″
Product Review: .625″ BC Master and BC Master Flugel
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”.…
Mouthpiece kits: what are they and do you need one?
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,…
Maynard Ferguson’s Equipment Evolution | 2020
Revised June 10, 2021 (original blog post May 4, 2018) – See the updated version of this blog here. Over the course of his extensive…
GIT R DUNN reviewed by Randy Dunn
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…
.600″ JT CS Top with Chicago backbore: On a journey with Randy Dunn
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…
.610″ Best Trumpet Mouthpiece: Review by Randy Dunn
Randy Dunn reviews the Legends .610″ Best Trumpet Mouthpiece.
Randy Dunn reviews JT CS .600″ and RM 16S trumpet mouthpieces
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…
Trumpet Mouthpiece Cup Shapes: In One Photo!
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.…
Alan Wise featured on Trumpetland.com
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,…
Congratulations Gwen Juarez!
Legends Brass congratulates the legendary Gwen Juarez on being featured in Voyage Houston Magazine! Derek and I had the privilege of meeting Gwen at TMEA…
Byrdland vs. MF HG: Dan Burnham Compares Them
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…
Brass Alliance Trumpet Repair and Restoration
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…
First Annual International Loud High & Tasteless Guild Meeting A Success!
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…
International Loud, High & Tasteless Guild
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…
Maynard Ferguson’s Equipment Evolution | 2018
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…
David Perrico Pop Strings Orchestra featured in Trumpetland
Have you seen the latest issue of Trumpetland.com? Legends Brass congratulates David Perrico on another feature article. Once again, the article leaves us wishing we…
Winston Byrd featured in Mouthpiece Online
Legends Brass would like to congratulate Winston Byrd on being featured on MouthpieceOnline.com. If you haven’t see this online magazine, be sure to check it…
News: David Perrico “Evolutionary Ensemble” in Luxury Las Vegas Magazine
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!…
Dr. David Turnbull: New LB Dealer
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…
How does Legends Brass measure its mouthpieces?
There is no industry standard for measuring trumpet mouthpiece specifications. Below are the measurements Legends Brass uses: Legends Brass Trumpet Mouthpiece Specs
Legends Brass Blanks: Which one should you choose?
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…
Legends Brass Mouthpieces: Which one is right for you?
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,…
Legends JT Super C: Update from Dan Burnham
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…
The legendary Tony Scodwell
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…
The Legendary Winston Byrd
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…
The legendary Roberto Sosa reviews the Legends L-MF II
Thank you, Mr. Sosa for this review! We always love to get feedback on our products. Buy L-MF II Now
The legendary Tom Smith, jazz trombonist, reviews the Legends Tom Smith 2 Trombone Mouthpiece
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…
The legendary Tom Smith, Jazz Trombonist, reviews the Legends Tom Smith 1
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…
Phaeton PHT-LV 1200 Las Vegas trumpet
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…
The legendary Francis de Mauro play tests the L-MFIII
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
The Legendary Dan Burnham Reviews the Legends MF HG Trumpet Mouthpiece
Thanks Dan for your favorable review! Take Dan’s advice and try a Legends MF HG today! Legends MF HG Trumpet Mouthpiece
Legends Brass Backbores: How to Choose?
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…
Dan Burnham reviews the Legends JT Super C
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Sammy Ceballos and Mayari Skerrett play test the Legends L-B5L
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The legendary Chuck Par-Due reviews the Legends HJ (update!)
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…