I recently purchased a Lonnie Mabry walnut over mahogany box from the classifed section. She was a bit stained and faded in spots from what looked like insect repellent and possibly water. I took it apart and lightly sanded it with 600 grit and sprayed a couple coats of semi gloss poly on it. She came out lookin good! I have a lot of box calls and this is one of the best.
She's a beauty Mike. I saw that hit the classifieds and you beat me to it. LOL I have that same call in wood config and its my favorite. You scored a true killer.
They are among the best boxes I have ever played. Although I have found the finish to be quite intolerant of moisture and things. I never had the courage to refinish one. Glad it worked out for you. After only one season mine looks like it was dragged behind a truck and dunked in kerosene. I have several of his that I don't take in the woods though like a beautiful cherry over willow. That man makes long boxes, short boxes, pots, tongues, scratchers, pegs, wingbones, cane yelpers, and great strikers. He can do it all. He is truly a legend around these parts of North GA.
Quote from: KentuckyHeadhunter on June 07, 2015, 03:49:27 PM
They are among the best boxes I have ever played. Although I have found the finish to be quite intolerant of moisture and things. I never had the courage to refinish one. Glad it worked out for you. After only one season mine looks like it was dragged behind a truck and dunked in kerosene. I have several of his that I don't take in the woods though like a beautiful cherry over willow. That man makes long boxes, short boxes, pots, tongues, scratchers, pegs, wingbones, cane yelpers, and great strikers. He can do it all. He is truly a legend around these parts of North GA.
I would love one of his long boxes if you ever get near his shop. I would gladly make it worth your time and effort.
Very nice Mike!!