Hey guys,
I've been making pot calls for a little while now (as a hobby for myself and friends). This year I decided to put up an add on Craigslist and see if anyone nearby would be interested in having me build them one. I have been pleasantly surprised with the number of requests I have received, and thought I'd share one that I just finished last night, which I actually made for myself.
The base is laminated wenge, maple and lacewood and the top is a segmented ring consisting of maple and wenge with a 1/8" piece of maple separating the two halves, with a slate soundboard and a crystal surface. The striker is hickory.
Soundfiles
Segmented call shown in this post - crystal over slate (https://soundcloud.com/turkeycalls/segmented-crystal)
Zebrawood/Wenge/Padauk - slate over glass (https://soundcloud.com/turkeycalls/zebrawood-wenge-padauk-slate)
(http://i.imgur.com/wRmPOLq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/00MlRmp.jpg)
Hope you guys like it, and any constructive criticism is welcomed.
-Justin
:icon_thumright: REAL NICE. :icon_thumright:
One of the most beautiful calls I have ever seen!! Amazing work, you should be proud!
Thanks guys... that means a lot. I've had my share of hobbies throughout the years, but this is one that I truly enjoy. Very rewarding.
How much you sell your calls for? A call like this one.
Quote from: longbeard11 on April 01, 2014, 02:17:47 PM
How much you sell your calls for? A call like this one.
I have been selling them for a flat rate of $60 (call + hickory striker) or $50 for just a call. This is the first time I've made one with the segmented top, but I haven't been changing my prices based on design or components (even with the more expensive woods like wenge).
[EDIT] I didn't mention this before, as all of my previous sales had been done locally, but since I have received a few PMs regarding calls, I would ask that you please include $5.00 (per call) to help out with shipping costs [/EDIT]
Being that this is a hobby of mine and not a real source of income that I need to rely on or budget, I feel like these are pretty generous prices. I really didn't do much homework on what other call makers charge, though... this may be in the same ballpark.
Here's a pic of a few of the calls I've sold at that rate:
Left to right:
Wenge/maple/lacewood
Zebrawood/wenge/padauk
Wenge/maple/padauk
(http://i.imgur.com/6bsmjc7.jpg)
wow!! gorgeous!!
I have already bought more than my share of calls this spring for my collection but maybe later this summer or next year I will be able to get one from you. I definitely will be looking you up for one of those. Love them!
Quote from: longbeard11 on April 01, 2014, 02:34:23 PM
wow!! gorgeous!!
I have already bought more than my share of calls this spring for my collection but maybe later this summer or next year I will be able to get one from you. I definitely will be looking you up for one of those. Love them!
I hear you... I have more calls than I know what to do with as well :)
I'd be happy to make one for you at anytime, and if I have by any chance increased my rates at the time when you're in the market, I'll honor the price I mentioned to you here.
Thanks again for the compliments.
what all surfaces are you using and sure would like a soundfile of one. they are beautiful calls though
Quote from: Spitten and drummen on April 01, 2014, 03:29:01 PM
what all surfaces are you using and sure would like a soundfile of one. they are beautiful calls though
These are slate or crystal surfaces, though I have also made calls with glass and blasted crystal, (I haven't tried making any aluminum or copper calls yet). I generally am using glass or slate soundboards, but have made a few with wooden sounboards in the past as well.
Later this evening when my kids aren't running around screaming like crazy people I'll try and record a couple soundfiles. I haven't tried doing this yet, but I'd imagine the voice recorder app on my phone will get the job done relatively accurately.
Thanks, I'm glad you like them!
If they sound half as good as they look you are going to get a lot more orders.
Man, those are beautiful. I'm intrested in hearing a sound file also. Like Mike said if they sound half as good as they look. I may need to get one.
MUZZY 61
YA GOT THAT WRIGHT ........ :icon_thumright:
The things this thread is doing for my self esteem... Thanks guys.
Hey Justin, those are really good looking and I'm sure if they sound half as good I will be contacting you to order a few......much like everyone else I got to get thru the season and then will start planning the next....LOL!
Look forward to the soundfile.... :icon_thumright:
Very nice!
Zebra/wedge/paduck :drool:. those are some nice looking calls.
Quote from: sbbow on April 01, 2014, 06:30:30 PM
Zebra/wedge/paduck :drool:. those are some nice looking calls.
Thank you sir. That's one of my favorite combos as well.
:drool:
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As requested, here are soundfiles for two of my calls. As I mentioned earlier, this is the first time I've ever made soundfiles of my calls... I have a lot to learn in my own calling technique, so don't expect to hear a pro caller in these files, but hopefully they'll give you an idea of how these calls sound.
Segmented call shown in original post - crystal over slate (https://soundcloud.com/turkeycalls/segmented-crystal)
Zebrawood/Wenge/Padauk - slate over glass (https://soundcloud.com/turkeycalls/zebrawood-wenge-padauk-slate)
Beautiful calls man! I'd love to hear them as well... Keep up the great work.
Quote from: dreis3 on April 02, 2014, 10:14:22 AM
Beautiful calls man! I'd love to hear them as well... Keep up the great work.
Thank you. I actually posted a couple sound files last night in the post just above yours (http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,44452.msg446281.html#msg446281). I went ahead and edited my original post to link here too, since it's a bit buried.
Beautiful calls, :drool: They sound very good. I am starting to make a few of my own as well.
Quote from: TJK68 on April 02, 2014, 10:48:58 AM
Beautiful calls, :drool: They sound very good. I am starting to make a few of my own as well.
Thank you, and very cool that you're making your own calls as well...
Thanks to forums like OG and a couple others, there's a lot of good info out there to get you started. I know some of it can be tricky to track down. If you ever have any questions that I might be able to help out with, feel free to message me and I'll do my best to point you in the right direction.
Man those calls look amazing.
Quote from: sbbow on April 01, 2014, 06:30:30 PM
Zebra/wedge/paduck :drool:. those are some nice looking calls.
agreed
Credit where credit is due. They do look very nice
Thanks guys, I'm overwhelmed by all of the compliments here, and I've actually received a couple orders via PM a well. I was actually a bit hesitant to post pictures of my calls here for quite some time now, as it's intimidating with all of the superb call makers that frequent these forums.
Those calls are very good looking. Can't wait to hear some soundfiles on them.
Quote from: goblr77 on April 02, 2014, 09:45:22 PM
Those calls are very good looking. Can't wait to hear some soundfiles on them.
Thank you... It's a bit buried in the thread now, but I did post a couple sound files the other night. Here's the link (http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,44452.msg446281.html#msg446281).