Title: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 10:06:18 AM
Post by: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 10:06:18 AM
Went to visit Mr Buice the first week of November and had a great time!
Picked up two turpin boxes, one all walnut the other maple, a scratch box and a 5 1/2 inch delrin trumpet (not the flashiest Mr Buice makes but I love the sound of this one).
Learned a ton of information listening to Mr Buice talk he is a walking encyclopedia of turkey call history and a fine southern gentleman.
Thought I would mention the rumors that Mr Buice is not making calls now are untrue he had a lot of trumpets in progress on his bench when I was at his shop.
Also anyone buying calls from him and turning around putting them for sell within a month of buying and then selling them for profits you might want to think twice about that if you ever want another call from him I think he knows who you are :angry9:
Picked up two turpin boxes, one all walnut the other maple, a scratch box and a 5 1/2 inch delrin trumpet (not the flashiest Mr Buice makes but I love the sound of this one).
Learned a ton of information listening to Mr Buice talk he is a walking encyclopedia of turkey call history and a fine southern gentleman.
Thought I would mention the rumors that Mr Buice is not making calls now are untrue he had a lot of trumpets in progress on his bench when I was at his shop.
Also anyone buying calls from him and turning around putting them for sell within a month of buying and then selling them for profits you might want to think twice about that if you ever want another call from him I think he knows who you are :angry9:
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: USMC0331 on November 30, 2019, 10:11:56 AM
Post by: USMC0331 on November 30, 2019, 10:11:56 AM
Awsome. I hope to visit him 1 day.
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Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 10:17:10 AM
Post by: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 10:17:10 AM
More pics.
Mr Buice himself and his curio cabinet with his personnel calls. He has the #1 trumpet he ever made in that cabinet an incredible collectible.
Box call is the famous dial tone adjustable turpin box, the scalloped edges on the lid are for purring you would not believe the purrs when you run your knuckle down the edge of those.
Mr Buice himself and his curio cabinet with his personnel calls. He has the #1 trumpet he ever made in that cabinet an incredible collectible.
Box call is the famous dial tone adjustable turpin box, the scalloped edges on the lid are for purring you would not believe the purrs when you run your knuckle down the edge of those.
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: Mathews.1 on November 30, 2019, 10:20:22 AM
Post by: Mathews.1 on November 30, 2019, 10:20:22 AM
I have one of those all walnut Turpin boxes. It's really a nice box.
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: outdoors on November 30, 2019, 10:43:18 AM
Post by: outdoors on November 30, 2019, 10:43:18 AM
The last time I talked to home he said he's taking a break form making calls is he
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 10:49:54 AM
Post by: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 10:49:54 AM
Quote from: outdoors on November 30, 2019, 10:43:18 AM
The last time I talked to home he said he's taking a break form making calls is he
Nope I just talked with him on the phone last week he is still going at it strong making calls for Unicoi.
He has a table at the show and hopes to be there at least one day and if not his son will be there with calls for sale.
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: USMC0331 on November 30, 2019, 11:09:30 AM
Post by: USMC0331 on November 30, 2019, 11:09:30 AM
Hes making calls for Unicoi and finishing up his list. Break time after that.
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Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: outdoors on November 30, 2019, 11:20:24 AM
Post by: outdoors on November 30, 2019, 11:20:24 AM
I'm very appreciated for the update. , thank you
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: BigSlam51 on November 30, 2019, 12:56:42 PM
Post by: BigSlam51 on November 30, 2019, 12:56:42 PM
Man that trumpet is 
! I hope to visit him before unicoi. We talked on the phone about me possibly stopping by the day before the show. Did you happen to see a pistachio trumpet on his table?
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! I hope to visit him before unicoi. We talked on the phone about me possibly stopping by the day before the show. Did you happen to see a pistachio trumpet on his table?Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 01:07:30 PM
Post by: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 01:07:30 PM
Quote from: BigSlam51 on November 30, 2019, 12:56:42 PM
Man that trumpet is
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I think I might have seen that pistachio or the blank for it Chad, I am thinking about stopping by his house on Thursday before Unicoi too. I really want to go back to Lonnie Mabry's shop as well.
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: BigSlam51 on November 30, 2019, 01:43:03 PM
Post by: BigSlam51 on November 30, 2019, 01:43:03 PM
Quote from: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 01:07:30 PMThat pistachio of mine should be coming up soon. Maybe we can meet up at Mr. Billy's place before unicoi. 10 hour drive for me, was thinking about leaving on Wednesday.Quote from: BigSlam51 on November 30, 2019, 12:56:42 PM
Man that trumpet is
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I think I might have seen that pistachio or the blank for it Chad, I am thinking about stopping by his house on Thursday before Unicoi too. I really want to go back to Lonnie Mabry's shop as well.
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Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 02:48:20 PM
Post by: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 02:48:20 PM
Quote from: BigSlam51 on November 30, 2019, 01:43:03 PMQuote from: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 01:07:30 PMThat pistachio of mine should be coming up soon. Maybe we can meet up at Mr. Billy's place before unicoi. 10 hour drive for me, was thinking about leaving on Wednesday.Quote from: BigSlam51 on November 30, 2019, 12:56:42 PM
Man that trumpet is
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I think I might have seen that pistachio or the blank for it Chad, I am thinking about stopping by his house on Thursday before Unicoi too. I really want to go back to Lonnie Mabry's shop as well.
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I will get in touch with you Chad we are planning on being there around noon on Thursday.
Maybe we could meet up at Lonnie's also its only a few minutes from Mr Buice's house, had a blast visiting him as well.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: BigSlam51 on November 30, 2019, 03:14:43 PM
Post by: BigSlam51 on November 30, 2019, 03:14:43 PM
Quote from: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 02:48:20 PMSounds good! Looking forward to it also!Quote from: BigSlam51 on November 30, 2019, 01:43:03 PMQuote from: va longbeard on November 30, 2019, 01:07:30 PMThat pistachio of mine should be coming up soon. Maybe we can meet up at Mr. Billy's place before unicoi. 10 hour drive for me, was thinking about leaving on Wednesday.Quote from: BigSlam51 on November 30, 2019, 12:56:42 PM
Man that trumpet is
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I think I might have seen that pistachio or the blank for it Chad, I am thinking about stopping by his house on Thursday before Unicoi too. I really want to go back to Lonnie Mabry's shop as well.
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I will get in touch with you Chad we are planning on being there around noon on Thursday.
Maybe we could meet up at Lonnie's also its only a few minutes from Mr Buice's house, had a blast visiting him as well.
Looking forward to meeting you.
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Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: Sir-diealot on December 01, 2019, 01:42:32 PM
Post by: Sir-diealot on December 01, 2019, 01:42:32 PM
Those are some good looking calls. One of his box calls are on ebay right now, wish I had the funds I would bid on it.
I would really enjoy meeting with some of those fine Southern gentleman I have heard so much about here on this site, It would be an experience and I would love to learn a thing or two from them and hear them spin a yarn. Enjoyed hearing some of them that came down for The NorthEast Call Makers Summit this past year and they were not even old timers.
I would really enjoy meeting with some of those fine Southern gentleman I have heard so much about here on this site, It would be an experience and I would love to learn a thing or two from them and hear them spin a yarn. Enjoyed hearing some of them that came down for The NorthEast Call Makers Summit this past year and they were not even old timers.
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: Greg Massey on December 01, 2019, 02:58:24 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on December 01, 2019, 02:58:24 PM
Those are some beautiful calls form a master builder ... i know your proud to own them... about the person buying for making a turn around profit , that's sad ....
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: 3bailey3 on December 01, 2019, 06:39:15 PM
Post by: 3bailey3 on December 01, 2019, 06:39:15 PM
I see the one on ebay is $200, what does Mr.Buice charge for one?
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: va longbeard on December 02, 2019, 06:25:39 AM
Post by: va longbeard on December 02, 2019, 06:25:39 AM
Quote from: 3bailey3 on December 01, 2019, 06:39:15 PM
I see the one on ebay is $200, what does Mr.Buice charge for one?
250
Title: Re: Visit with Billy Buice
Post by: savduck on December 11, 2019, 09:07:58 PM
Post by: savduck on December 11, 2019, 09:07:58 PM
Congrats. Just making the trip and spending time with Mr. Buice. Picking up calls is a bonus.
When I spoke with him last, out of his own mouth he told me he was worn out. He was not taking any more orders for a while. He said he was going to finish up his orders and take a break and slow down a little.
When I spoke with him last, out of his own mouth he told me he was worn out. He was not taking any more orders for a while. He said he was going to finish up his orders and take a break and slow down a little.