I am looking to pick up a new long box for $200 or less. I don't care if it's a field grade because I am looking for sound, play ability and versatility. Thanks for your reponses.
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Dan Wittenberg Longbox!!!! Unbelievable quality and in that $165-175 range and also comes with a nice easy wearable durable carry holster,,turns them out fast to.
there are cheaper ones but I think the best value longbox out there, if he did the turkey shows where people could see and play them he'd have a waiting list 5 years long.
Ernie Fetter's longbox , he makes one of the best for the money.. you can get one for around 125 dollars shipped and you will not be disappointed in the sound and quality of his longboxes. Ernie has been making calls for a long time with lot's of history behind his call building ...
Quote from: Happy hooker on May 09, 2020, 10:12:29 AM
Dan Wittenberg Longbox!!!! Unbelievable quality and in that $165-175 range and also comes with a nice easy wearable durable carry holster,,turns them out fast to.
there are cheaper ones but I think the best value longbox out there, if he did the turkey shows where people could see and play them he'd have a waiting list 5 years long.
Totally agree - Dan makes a great sounding, beautiful box
Ernie Fetters
Happy hooker nailed it.
I have one from Dan Wittenberg, coming Monday. Heard a lot of good things.
http://danscalls.com/ab
If $200 is your range, you will certainly end up with a quality long box that will hunt for a lifetime and then some.
Any of the above callmakers noted are excellent choices, and I would recommend adding Billy Bush, Marlin Watkins, Ralph Snodgrass, and Jeff McKamey to your list.
I don't see SS in the list. They make some pretty awesome boxes too. His Bloodwood butternut is fantastic. I'd start right there.
My vote goes to Dan Wittenberg.
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Quote from: Swim-Bait on May 09, 2020, 03:20:49 PM
http://danscalls.com/ab
The link the way you gave it does not work, just do http://danscalls.com leave the /ab off and it comes up fine.
My favorite is a Ernie Fetter I got for around $90 on here in the classifieds
Thank you for the responses!! I currentl have SS Kwilla/ Butternut which I really like and a Spring Creek Paduch/.Red Cedar which I like as well, but these are regular box calls. Looking to add a long box to my arsenal. The box call has become my favorite type of call. To my ear it it sounds most like a turkey.
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Quote from: Swim-Bait on May 09, 2020, 03:20:49 PM
http://danscalls.com/ab
The link the way you gave it does not work, just do http://danscalls.com leave the /ab off and it comes up fine.
Weird. Sorry. I copy pasted it like I saw it off his page. Thanks for the heads up.
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Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 09, 2020, 05:00:39 PM
Quote from: Swim-Bait on May 09, 2020, 03:20:49 PM
http://danscalls.com/ab
The link the way you gave it does not work, just do http://danscalls.com leave the /ab off and it comes up fine.
Weird. Sorry. I copy pasted it like I saw it off his page. Thanks for the heads up.
You're welcome. Who knows with the inter web, all controlled by aliens from outer space anyway.
For the guys that use the Dan Wittenberg Long boxes, did you chose the Cost style or Dan' s style type call and what wood combinations do you like.
the dans style is the coolest and its designed to be held just right in your hand with the perfect thumb and finger spot recess. not to mention the sound
Dan will tell you the cedar/butternut is the most universal but the cedar/sitka spruce is really a singer,,Neil Cost also made that wood combo.
I have the butternut and the sitka.
Thanks very much. You give the nod.to.the sika?
Call can and have him play both,,also his insight will really impress you.
Billy Bush makes a fine one.
Scott Witter also builds fine long box and short boxes ...
Anyone got a vid or sound file of Dan's played outdoors?
Quote from: howl on May 12, 2020, 11:11:26 AM
Anyone got a vid or sound file of Dan's played outdoors?
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Billy Bush
Ralph Snodgrass
Roger Parks
Ernie Fetters
I like all of my long boxes from these guys. I know there are others out there as well. Have fun with your new call
I ordered one from Ernie Fetters last week. 100.00 for the call. And 10.00 for shipping. That is a very good price for a custom made long box.
Watkins Bloodwood/ Butternut game over
I didn't know Watkins made a long box under $200?
Who cares if your already at $200
The OP, since they took the trouble to put their budget in the title...
Watkins was already stated by someone else and to be completely honest the title should had been $200 or less. I see you like to knit pick and should of read the post and kept it moving instead of trolling :z-twocents
Another vote for Ernie Fetters. Easy playing, great sound.
I only have one longbox and it is a Jeff Mckamey. Bought it in February at the NWTF. Cost a bird his life in March. It is a Black Limba and Paduak.
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My vote would be Ernie Fetters. Great guy, makes a great call and timely service. I have a bunch of them including a one of one and a one of two.
Quote from: Greg Massey on May 09, 2020, 10:23:04 AM
Ernie Fetter's longbox , he makes one of the best for the money.. you can get one for around 125 dollars shipped and you will not be disappointed in the sound and quality of his longboxes. Ernie has been making calls for a long time with lot's of history behind his call building ...
Absolutely love my Fetters long box. It is just Fun to play.
Got this one from Ernie Fetters on the 24th Chestnut and ipe with holly inlay on the top Longbox.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49942925102_a0874e47a6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j6hxDy)IMG_1137 (2) (https://flic.kr/p/2j6hxDy) by Sir-diealot (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91075563@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49942629921_476821b044_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j6g2Ue)IMG_1133 (2) (https://flic.kr/p/2j6g2Ue) by Sir-diealot (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91075563@N06/), on Flickr
Wow, beauty...good luck with it my friend....
Ernie Fetters is the real deal.
Update: I purchased Dan Wittenberg's Long Box/ Cedar over Sitka Spruce. He is Class Act and he was awesome to work with!! When I get the call, I will try to upload pictures. Thank you to everyone that responded!!
Looking forward to seeing your call.
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David Hallorans long boxes are awesome. Have both and they are Turkey killing machines
Give Jeff McKamey a holler..I am sure he may still have some longboxes that they never went to unicoi.
I got a bloodwood over black limba that sounds awesome
I bought a long box from Bob Fulcher at the NWTF convention last year... man, that thing sounds fantastic. Used it last year and had great success with it.
Quote from: model94 on December 01, 2020, 11:18:34 PM
Update: I purchased Dan Wittenberg's Long Box/ Cedar over Sitka Spruce. He is Class Act and he was awesome to work with!! When I get the call, I will try to upload pictures. Thank you to everyone that responded!!
Did you get your call yet?
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I did get Dan Wittenberg's call. I chose Cedar/ Sika Spuce. I really like this call alot and Mr. Wittenberg is great to work with.
I did. Can't figure out how to upload the pictures
I did get the Red Cedar/ Sitka Spruce.
Lonnie Mabry makes a fine box call
Billy Bush Beggin Machine
Quote from: Fallturkey86 on June 09, 2020, 01:53:18 PM
Ernie Fetters is the real deal.
I have an Ernie Fetters I'll sell you for $150. Never been hunted. PM me with your cell and I'll send pics.
Ernie Fetters every long box I own of his which is a bunch are absolutely amazing