Testimonials

7/15/20

Derek, I received the Legends Scodwell Flugel Mouthpiece today.  It is the perfect match for me and my Scodwell Flugelhorn.  Thanks for the fine advice on purchase of the heavy wt. model.  Thanks Again, Regards, Dave

April 6, 2020

Hi Derek; I got my L-B4L the other day, right on time, and have been enjoying it; I have been playing (with a few deviations) a Warburton 4M/7 for probably over 30 years; My work as a professional Tpt player in NYC over the last 47 years(gasp) has been well,pretty much everything from Big Bands,to Chamber groups,Broadway shows, Salsa Bands..and everything in between..Just wanted to give you a background.   My impressions of the mouthpiece: As I ease into the mouthpiece, Im enjoying the feel of the rim..although I`m still getting used to the slightly larger diameter then the Warburton; I think that will be OK; The rim contour and softness is very nice; I`m used to a flatter rim, but this is close enough and I`m used to it already.   The fundamental sound of the mouthpiece is beautiful! Large,balanced,for sure more on the “legit” side.Nice scale.. I`v never been one to enjoy laser beam playing..Not a put down as I`v played with folks over the years that play like that and are fantastic..but not my thingI will wait a few days to test how it plays as a lead piece, but it does seem that it has some resistance when I step on the gas a bit.; Can`t wait to try it on a gig, when this madness is over…All in all it feels so far just as you advertised it, like a good option as kind of a crossover piece; I used to switch over to a 1C to play the Orchestra gigs, and I didn’t` really like to; This mouthpiece sounds like it would be excellent playing chamber music, or Brass Quintets    Thanks for the great work! Larry

Legends L-B4L

April 4, 2020

Hi Derek. After warming up slowly on the Git R Dunn mouthpiece I pushed it a little. Played very clear “Fs”. All the mouthpieces I purchased from you are clearly in my view commercial hot rods. The Git r Dunn is no exception. Even though it is a .600 it doesn’t feel like it. It feels bigger. Between that one and the standard Broadway they are life changers. For me they can give you range that you can play when I couldn’t on the hundreds of other pieces I’ve tried through the years. No joke. I know there are players that can play the stratosphere on Bach mouthpieces. No way I can but these Legends brass mouthpieces are sleeping Dragsters waiting to burn some rubber. I will make a video some time and send it to you. I am amazed at my results. Thanks Mark. 

Legends Git R Dunn

February 8, 2020

Derek,  I’m not one to beat around the Bush. A spade is a spade.I slowly warmed up for 10 minutes on long tones from C on the staff to low F#. Then I thought I would push it a little bit. I played the scale up to high D and stopped playing. I’m telling you Dude this mouthpiece rocks. Truly a work of Art. I will probably buy a couple more just because I want too. Thanks Buddy. Excellent craftsmanship. 

-Mark

Legends .625″ JT BC

December 31, 2019

Just wanted to drop you a line about the Legends BB you sent. It’s a fantastic piece. It feels great and slots really efficiently. I was surprised at how fast I was able to lock in with it. I feel like I sound better than ever! Look forward to doing business again.

-Ken

.600″ Legends BB Trumpet Mouthpiece

8/10/19

“Thanks for the insane lead piece! I’ve lost my range every summer with the beatings from day to day lead playing here, but with this piece, I’ve kept up all my range for the entire season! Thank you so much for the quality piece!”

-Blue Devils lead trumpet 2019

Legends L-6A4L

7/19/19

Just wanted to say I’m playing a Legends JT RS .624 and it’s incredible. Switched over 6 months ago after playing Marcs for years and I’ve been floored at how good this piece feels and sounds

from a customer in Salt Lake City, UT

Legends JT RS .624

6/5/2019

You make amazing mouthpieces and I know it’ll be worth the wait. After my first show on the broadway lead, I came home and sold all of my mouthpieces and am building my legends collection. Thanks!!
Paul

Legends Broadway Lead

6/8/2019

Btw, that was my first gig with that SH piece and it performed well. NICE mellow sound and very comfortable!  Kudos brotha!! 

Regards, 

mark

Legends SH FL flugel mouthpiece

May 13, 2019:

Dear Derek,

I received this morning your Heim2.AWESOME!!! AWESOME!!!!!
Is the best embouchure that I never try.Amazing!!!
Thank you so much for this very important help for my sound development.
Have a wonderful time.
All the Best!

-Louis

Heim 2

3/13/2019

You are one fine mouthpiece maker!  The MFIII works great, as apposed to the Monette copy I tried a while back. The way you adjust the blow makes such a huge difference!  Easy to play!

-Adam C.

3/7/2019

Hello Tony and Derek,
I received my Legends Scodwell Mello mouthpiece yesterday. From the first buzz I knew it would work better for me than the stock Conn mouthpiece, or the cornet mouthpieces I had been trying. At .64′ it feels identical to the .65″ GR mouthpieces i use on trumpet, cornet and flugel.
With the horn in Eb, I warmed up on the stock Conn to get a level-set, and then tried the Legends. The intonation was immediately better, as was my range. I can hit a high B without cracking it right now. I’m sure a few more notes will come with practice. The tone is great when I put enough air in on the low notes, and easy in the mid and upper range.
The biggest benefit I see, for me, is that practicing the mellophonium will no longer be frustrating, so I’ll practice it more.
Great product, great service, and it’s been a pleasure talking to you Tony. I’m kind of awed by talking shop with someone in the Kenton band  almost 50 years ago.
I’ve enclosed photos of my horn. Like new, in nickel plate.
All the best,
Robert C

Thank you Robert, and thank you Tony Scodwell for sending Robert our way!

“Scodwell Mello” Mellophonium Mouthpiece

2/25/19

Hey! I am a trumpet player in the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. One of the other leads brought an L-6A4L in the heavyweight blank to camp this past weekend and we immediately fell in love with it. It was able to blend very well with the section and soar over everyone in our screamer solos. 

L.R.

2/24/19

Just wanted you to know that I love this flugelhorn mouthpiece you sent me. It solved a lot of my issues switching from the supercat 1 to my flugelhorn. I gained an octave and it still has a sweet tone. Thanks so much.

Dennis R.

2/16/19

Dear Derek,

   i just had to send you a quick email to tell you that the RM 16S that I recently bought from you is the last mpc. I will need to buy.  Because of some unique circumstances, including some nerve damage on the left side of my face, I am relegated to small-diameter mpcs. in order to maintain a “buzz”.  In addition, I have some issues with TMJ.  As a result of these two issues, I can tell very quickly if a mpc is for me or not.  Well, your RM 16S is a Godsend.  When I start to practice, it’s like I’m already warmed up.  When i first plugged it into my Legends trumpet, with a modicum of air, my sound was so big and full that I could hardly believe it.  Many thanks!   (I’m going to do some practicing now.)    

  Greg U. in TX

RM 16S

11/18/18

Wow wow!!! You did something right with that 10.5 cw. Incredible piece. Love the tone from bottom end and up high. Thanks…if you ever have a used one for a good price, I want it as a backup. Happy Thanksgiving…blessings

-Frank W.

Legends 10 1/2 CW

11/18/18

Just wanted to give you a little feedback on the Outlaw piece. So tonight I played my first gig on it. I can’t believe the sound that came out of my horn this mpc has such a rich, fat and powerful sound and by far is better than anything I’ve ever played in my life and I’ve played a few. I have definitely found the mpc that is good for me.
I just wanted to thank you Derek for all your help and advice over the months for producing amazing quality equipment and the gig was 20 tunes mixed up with Earth Wind and Fire Maynard etc yeah I was tired but still enjoyed playing, can’t say I’ve done that with any other equipment.

-David H

Legends Outlaw

10/4/18

Hi Derek, I just wanted to say. I’ve got 2 of your mouthpieces. Broadway and Broadway Lead. Wow. Just wow. I played the lead mpc Saturday night on a gig, and it just screamed. Sunday morning, the broadway was perfect. I can’t tell you how much I love these mouthpieces.

-Andy

8/10/18

I have ordered several mouthpieces from Derek and the team at legends brass. I think for the money you cannot beat their product and definitely their customer service. I have played Monette, curry, flip Oaks and the usual Bach pieces. These mouthpieces are some of the consistently best. I always have one in my case next to a Monette. They are also very easy to work with if you have a custom request. They have always answered my emails and done some with extensive knowledge and great customer service. Highly recommended.

-Matt M

August 8, 2018

4/21/18

Thanks for the great service.  Received order on Monday!

Kevin

4/24/18

4/24/18

Hey Derek, having a blast with the MF1. Can play a lot of different stuff on this piece – lead, jazz – very versatile and feels great! Thanks for another great piece! Best, Lex

4/25/18

Hi Derek,

To let you know that I’ve played the mouthpiece yesterday.

Great work, great quality !

Thanks

Maxime

(in Canada)

4/23/18

Got the mouthpieces today!  That was fast.  I told a few students I was ordering some mouthpieces and that they could try them before Nick takes one of them (and I keep the other)…. but they are all like vultures.  They can’t wait to try them.  They want to try NOW.  Not wait for lessons.  Ha. So, who knows.  If they like it, you might get more business.  I’ll keep you posted.

Lisa

UPDATE:

4/28/18

Lot’s of excitement in the Chicago western suburbs trumpet sections.  Ha ha. I already have one kid who probably wants to order the jtbc.  She’s a fabulous player, plays on a xeno with whatever mouthpiece came with the trumpet.  She can already wail above C with pretty much no pressure.  Like a natural, you know?  But I had her try that mouthpiece yesterday, and her sound opened up in the high range, and she hit double high C like it was nothing.  And when she was finished, she almost started crying.  Literally  She was so happy.  So, I’ll keep you posted.

Lisa

4/28/18

4/30/18

Thank you, Derek.

5/21/18

Customer Commented: But this philharmonic is awesome exactly what I was looking for.
Next payday I’ll get the mariachi mouthpiece
Great sound quality, great projection, efficient backbore and throat very pleased!!!

Legends Brass Commented: “Thank you for the kind words and your business. That is a sweet piece. Please help me spread the Legends Brass name. All the best!”

Customer Commented: Absolutely myself and my father have been going to (COMPETITOR’S NAME) for years and tell u what I’m very very impressed with the craftsmanship, quality, efficiency in the back bore and throat.
Off the shelf no one better. Usually have to spend 2-3 hours with (COMPETITOR) if he has time lol to get a piece like this.

I’m definitely going to get more and spread the word !!!!

5/25/18

I’m sure you get this all the time but I’m definitely super impressed and pleasantly surprised, so thank you!

Rick

6/22/18

Hi, Derek!

3/20/18

Hello Derek thankyou so much for your time and patience, after clearing customs and a surcharge I was able to pick up my new “Legends Brass Signature Alan Wise” trumpet mouthpiece at the local post office. As I have hoped for the mouthpiece does have the right specifications I appreciate, especially the bite on the inside rim and of course your #27 Standard custom backbore. I feel just like a kid at Christmas, See Pictures in the attachments. God bless you and yours and thankyou so much, so far so good and now It’s my nose to the grindstone and start practicing profesionally,
With kind regards from a new fan!
Ron

(in the Netherlands)

4/3/2018

Just checked out your new web site…very well thought out…self explanatory…articulate info on the pieces…lots of time went into it…OUTSTANDING!