Title: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on April 20, 2022, 04:47:19 PM
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on April 20, 2022, 04:47:19 PM
Anyone who's ever asked me for advice on a first yelper has heard me recommend Greg Gwaltney. His craftsmanship is top notch, his calls are beautiful, they're fair priced (probably the best deal in that grade of call in the business), they play easily, and above all else they're full of turkey. I've posted a similar photo before of the snakewood and ringed gidgee calls I have from Greg. Proud to add this latest one to the line up. That snakewood was the very first call Greg ever put a copper ferrule on. This delrin is the very first call he's ever made from that material. I'm glad he indulges me.
Anyhow, my favorite trumpet material has long been delrin. That's a habit I have from my early love for Ralph Permar's classic and hunter grade .45. I just flat love that material. Lots of benefits: weatherproof, all but indestructible. Those are benefits for sure but those are also not things that keep me from hunting super expensive calls with super nice wood. I hunt everything I own. So more than anything to me the real advantage of delrin is the quickness and sharpness of the sound. They just flat pop! So when I fell in love with the tone of Greg's calls I started hounding him for a delrin call and he hesitated for about a year but eventually succumbed
Well, it came in the mail today and I know why he's saying he needs to make one for himself. It's everything I imagined it would be. Carries Greg's signature tone and ease of play but has that extra pop I love in a call. Think he's going to make some available (better jump on that before he reneges). He'll have to charge a fuzz more for the trouble of the material from what he's said, but trust me when I tell you it's worth every penny. It's just a different sound. All that to say, thanks a million, Greg! I love it, my friend! There's a reason you continue to place where you do year after year at Grand Nationals and it's just a matter of time before you slip the last couple spots up that list. You're quite simply making as fine a yelper as anyone there is and I think I speak for all of us on OG who've gotten calls from you when I say we sure do appreciate it.
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Anyhow, my favorite trumpet material has long been delrin. That's a habit I have from my early love for Ralph Permar's classic and hunter grade .45. I just flat love that material. Lots of benefits: weatherproof, all but indestructible. Those are benefits for sure but those are also not things that keep me from hunting super expensive calls with super nice wood. I hunt everything I own. So more than anything to me the real advantage of delrin is the quickness and sharpness of the sound. They just flat pop! So when I fell in love with the tone of Greg's calls I started hounding him for a delrin call and he hesitated for about a year but eventually succumbed
Well, it came in the mail today and I know why he's saying he needs to make one for himself. It's everything I imagined it would be. Carries Greg's signature tone and ease of play but has that extra pop I love in a call. Think he's going to make some available (better jump on that before he reneges). He'll have to charge a fuzz more for the trouble of the material from what he's said, but trust me when I tell you it's worth every penny. It's just a different sound. All that to say, thanks a million, Greg! I love it, my friend! There's a reason you continue to place where you do year after year at Grand Nationals and it's just a matter of time before you slip the last couple spots up that list. You're quite simply making as fine a yelper as anyone there is and I think I speak for all of us on OG who've gotten calls from you when I say we sure do appreciate it.
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Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: boatpaddle on April 20, 2022, 07:23:48 PM
Post by: boatpaddle on April 20, 2022, 07:23:48 PM
That's a fine looking trio of calls...
Congratulations ....
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Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: superx2 on April 20, 2022, 07:26:33 PM
Post by: superx2 on April 20, 2022, 07:26:33 PM
I'm loving the lignum vitae call I picked up from greg.
That trio you have there looks great.
you made it hard for me to decide
which one to get next.
That trio you have there looks great.
you made it hard for me to decide
which one to get next.
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: Will on April 20, 2022, 08:01:31 PM
Post by: Will on April 20, 2022, 08:01:31 PM
Very well said and Greg is really turning out some nice trumpets. The Olivewood model I just received is getting a work out. I'm ordering my Delrin tonight!
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: turkey stew on April 21, 2022, 02:25:08 PM
Post by: turkey stew on April 21, 2022, 02:25:08 PM
Congrats on that fine delrin horn from Greg! He turns some mighty fine trumpets!
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: Boykin Hollow on April 21, 2022, 04:52:24 PM
Post by: Boykin Hollow on April 21, 2022, 04:52:24 PM
I really like my new snakewood trumpet that I got from him the first of April !!! It is full of turkey
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: sbbow on April 21, 2022, 09:00:46 PM
Post by: sbbow on April 21, 2022, 09:00:46 PM
Congrats on a nice horn!
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Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: Chris O on April 21, 2022, 11:36:59 PM
Post by: Chris O on April 21, 2022, 11:36:59 PM
Good looking set of calls
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: gergg on April 22, 2022, 10:09:29 AM
Post by: gergg on April 22, 2022, 10:09:29 AM
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on April 20, 2022, 04:47:19 PMVery kind of you David, I really appreciate your thoughts. It did take me a while to get on board with Delrin as I am such a wood purist. I will say that the Delrin surprised me, it not only has great pop, but carries with it really good tone too. Glad you asked for one, otherwise I may have never messed with it. Waterproof, great tone & playability.....yes, I am going to make myself one too.
Anyone who's ever asked me for advice on a first yelper has heard me recommend Greg Gwaltney. His craftsmanship is top notch, his calls are beautiful, they're fair priced (probably the best deal in that grade of call in the business), they play easily, and above all else they're full of turkey. I've posted a similar photo before of the snakewood and ringed gidgee calls I have from Greg. Proud to add this latest one to the line up. That snakewood was the very first call Greg ever put a copper ferrule on. This delrin is the very first call he's ever made from that material. I'm glad he indulges me.
Anyhow, my favorite trumpet material has long been delrin. That's a habit I have from my early love for Ralph Permar's classic and hunter grade .45. I just flat love that material. Lots of benefits: weatherproof, all but indestructible. Those are benefits for sure but those are also not things that keep me from hunting super expensive calls with super nice wood. I hunt everything I own. So more than anything to me the real advantage of delrin is the quickness and sharpness of the sound. They just flat pop! So when I fell in love with the tone of Greg's calls I started hounding him for a delrin call and he hesitated for about a year but eventually succumbed
Well, it came in the mail today and I know why he's saying he needs to make one for himself. It's everything I imagined it would be. Carries Greg's signature tone and ease of play but has that extra pop I love in a call. Think he's going to make some available (better jump on that before he reneges). He'll have to charge a fuzz more for the trouble of the material from what he's said, but trust me when I tell you it's worth every penny. It's just a different sound. All that to say, thanks a million, Greg! I love it, my friend! There's a reason you continue to place where you do year after year at Grand Nationals and it's just a matter of time before you slip the last couple spots up that list. You're quite simply making as fine a yelper as anyone there is and I think I speak for all of us on OG who've gotten calls from you when I say we sure do appreciate it.
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Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: JeffC on April 22, 2022, 11:40:00 AM
Post by: JeffC on April 22, 2022, 11:40:00 AM
Congrats to Chester for getting another fine turkey calling weapon from a outstanding man, Congrats to Gregg for taking on something new and killing it!!
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: Tom007 on April 22, 2022, 01:20:46 PM
Post by: Tom007 on April 22, 2022, 01:20:46 PM
Wow Dave, those are beautiful. X10 on Greg, and his trumpets. Here's his best endorsement: If I can make his flutes sound good, they must be easy to play! And they are made with extreme quality and Craftsmanship. Congrats Dave on another Gobbler getter for sure......
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: Sixes on April 27, 2022, 06:07:01 PM
Post by: Sixes on April 27, 2022, 06:07:01 PM
He definitely makes a great trumpet. I own several of his but I haven't bought one in a while, mainly because I have a daughter in college and I'm footing the bill to avoid her having student loans. Fairly pricey.
But, you have me thinking of a delrin
But, you have me thinking of a delrin
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 28, 2022, 12:12:23 AM
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 28, 2022, 12:12:23 AM
Great guy to deal with for sure. I have two from him and enjoy them both. I am not sure I do them justice but when I get it right you can sure tell there are birds in there. I have enjoyed seeing him tune in to different styles here on the forum as well.
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: EZ on April 28, 2022, 04:42:05 AM
Post by: EZ on April 28, 2022, 04:42:05 AM
Beautiful calls and craftmanship!!!
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: Kygobblergetter on April 28, 2022, 07:24:17 PM
Post by: Kygobblergetter on April 28, 2022, 07:24:17 PM
Yeah I'm gonna have to get one of those at some point. Couldn't agree more about Greg's calls! I absolutely love mine from him
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Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: Deast1988 on April 28, 2022, 07:59:42 PM
Post by: Deast1988 on April 28, 2022, 07:59:42 PM
Delrin is a killer, I'll need me one of these you just posted. Sweet line up, works of art.
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: mountainhunter1 on April 29, 2022, 04:57:08 PM
Post by: mountainhunter1 on April 29, 2022, 04:57:08 PM
Chester, I sent you a private message.
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on April 30, 2022, 11:28:28 AM
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on April 30, 2022, 11:28:28 AM
Ain't take long to bloody it up.
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Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: mountainhunter1 on April 30, 2022, 12:30:43 PM
Post by: mountainhunter1 on April 30, 2022, 12:30:43 PM
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on April 30, 2022, 11:28:28 AM
Ain't take long to bloody it up.
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It sure did not. Congrats to both of you on a really nice bird with a really nice call.
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: tap.emtp on April 30, 2022, 12:54:08 PM
Post by: tap.emtp on April 30, 2022, 12:54:08 PM
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Greg Gwaltney
Post by: JeffC on May 01, 2022, 08:25:55 AM
Post by: JeffC on May 01, 2022, 08:25:55 AM
Congrats Chester on christening your new call.