Title: Buice
Post by: davisd9 on June 17, 2020, 04:44:47 PM
Post by: davisd9 on June 17, 2020, 04:44:47 PM
After waiting for it since last Friday, she finally arrived. Once again Mr. Billy blew my expectations out the water. I sent him the blank of cocus and the ivory for the cap and he did his magic. The buffalo horn mouthpiece has a white stripe that matches beautifully! Cannot wait to call Mr. Billy tomorrow to thank him!
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Title: Re: Buice
Post by: outdoors on June 17, 2020, 05:04:23 PM
Post by: outdoors on June 17, 2020, 05:04:23 PM
Nice call
Is he back too making M ....
Is he back too making M ....
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: davisd9 on June 17, 2020, 05:07:25 PM
Post by: davisd9 on June 17, 2020, 05:07:25 PM
Quote from: outdoors on June 17, 2020, 05:04:23 PM
Nice call
Is he back too making M ....
He has been full go since January from what he said.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: SwampRooster17 on June 17, 2020, 05:26:19 PM
Post by: SwampRooster17 on June 17, 2020, 05:26:19 PM
Beautiful caller from Billy!
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Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Sixes on June 17, 2020, 06:17:49 PM
Post by: Sixes on June 17, 2020, 06:17:49 PM
That has to be a rare combo. It's a beauty.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Les C on June 17, 2020, 06:44:18 PM
Post by: Les C on June 17, 2020, 06:44:18 PM
That is a beautiful call from a fine man.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: nitro on June 17, 2020, 08:30:48 PM
Post by: nitro on June 17, 2020, 08:30:48 PM
Very nice call
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: paboxcall on June 17, 2020, 09:22:10 PM
Post by: paboxcall on June 17, 2020, 09:22:10 PM
Like that, congrats on the terrific horn.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: EZ on June 18, 2020, 08:07:11 AM
Post by: EZ on June 18, 2020, 08:07:11 AM
Very nice!!! She looks "quick"!!!
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Chris O on June 18, 2020, 09:15:04 PM
Post by: Chris O on June 18, 2020, 09:15:04 PM
Nice one!!! Congrats
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: ConoverCustomCalls on June 26, 2020, 05:09:00 PM
Post by: ConoverCustomCalls on June 26, 2020, 05:09:00 PM
How did you get in touch with Bill Buice?
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Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 01:17:23 PM
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 01:17:23 PM
I've called 3 times and can't get him. ????
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: SwampRooster17 on July 08, 2020, 01:18:32 PM
Post by: SwampRooster17 on July 08, 2020, 01:18:32 PM
Leave a message he will call you back
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Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 01:31:48 PM
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 01:31:48 PM
I did leave a message.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 01:57:27 PM
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 01:57:27 PM
I understand and I don't want to bother him. If someone would just sell me one of his calls I would be happy. ????
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Southerngobbler on July 08, 2020, 05:51:43 PM
Post by: Southerngobbler on July 08, 2020, 05:51:43 PM
Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 01:57:27 PMthere's one on ebay right now. It will probably go through the roof though.
I understand and I don't want to bother him. If someone would just sell me one of his calls I would be happy. ????
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: wchadw on July 08, 2020, 06:06:24 PM
Post by: wchadw on July 08, 2020, 06:06:24 PM
Quote from: Southerngobbler on July 08, 2020, 05:51:43 PMYea. The flat top is probably going to be a lotQuote from: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 01:57:27 PMthere's one on ebay right now. It will probably go through the roof though.
I understand and I don't want to bother him. If someone would just sell me one of his calls I would be happy. ????
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Title: Re: Buice
Post by: davisd9 on July 08, 2020, 07:47:32 PM
Post by: davisd9 on July 08, 2020, 07:47:32 PM
Quote from: wchadw on July 08, 2020, 06:06:24 PMQuote from: Southerngobbler on July 08, 2020, 05:51:43 PMYea. The flat top is probably going to be a lotQuote from: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 01:57:27 PMthere's one on ebay right now. It will probably go through the roof though.
I understand and I don't want to bother him. If someone would just sell me one of his calls I would be happy. ????
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If I was not doing some car maintenance here soon I would go after it.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 08:38:54 PM
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 08:38:54 PM
Quote from: Southerngobbler on July 08, 2020, 05:51:43 PMI saw that one. What do you think it will go for?Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 01:57:27 PMthere's one on ebay right now. It will probably go through the roof though.
I understand and I don't want to bother him. If someone would just sell me one of his calls I would be happy. ????
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: davisd9 on July 08, 2020, 08:44:49 PM
Post by: davisd9 on July 08, 2020, 08:44:49 PM
Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 08:38:54 PMQuote from: Southerngobbler on July 08, 2020, 05:51:43 PMI saw that one. What do you think it will go for?Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 01:57:27 PMthere's one on ebay right now. It will probably go through the roof though.
I understand and I don't want hi to bother him. If someone would just sell me one of his calls I would be happy. ????
North of $500 most likely.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 08:46:25 PM
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 08:46:25 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on July 08, 2020, 08:44:49 PMwowQuote from: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 08:38:54 PMQuote from: Southerngobbler on July 08, 2020, 05:51:43 PMI saw that one. What do you think it will go for?Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 08, 2020, 01:57:27 PMthere's one on ebay right now. It will probably go through the roof though.
I understand and I don't want hi to bother him. If someone would just sell me one of his calls I would be happy. ????
North of $500 most likely.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Greg Massey on July 08, 2020, 10:52:25 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on July 08, 2020, 10:52:25 PM
Beautiful Trumpet....
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: ol bob on July 09, 2020, 10:24:30 AM
Post by: ol bob on July 09, 2020, 10:24:30 AM
$800.+
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: BigSlam51 on July 09, 2020, 10:27:37 AM
Post by: BigSlam51 on July 09, 2020, 10:27:37 AM
Quote from: ol bob on July 09, 2020, 10:24:30 AMAgreed. Its not like you can call Mr. Billy and order a flat top, much less a cocobolo trumpet.
$800.+
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Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 09, 2020, 10:43:54 AM
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 09, 2020, 10:43:54 AM
Quote from: ol bob on July 09, 2020, 10:24:30 AMguess I will just look at it. Too rich for my blood.
$800.+
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: davisd9 on July 09, 2020, 12:06:10 PM
Post by: davisd9 on July 09, 2020, 12:06:10 PM
Could it go for $800, yes absolutely, but I think $550-$650 is more likely. Always depends on the bidders.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: HookedonHooks on July 09, 2020, 12:33:47 PM
Post by: HookedonHooks on July 09, 2020, 12:33:47 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on July 09, 2020, 12:06:10 PMI think you're right with it topping out around $650.
Could it go for $800, yes absolutely, but I think $550-$650 is more likely. Always depends on the bidders.
I'll guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: wchadw on July 09, 2020, 01:12:50 PM
Post by: wchadw on July 09, 2020, 01:12:50 PM
Quote from: HookedonHooks on July 09, 2020, 12:33:47 PMLooks well used but I bet it goes over $800Quote from: davisd9 on July 09, 2020, 12:06:10 PMI think you're right with it topping out around $650.
Could it go for $800, yes absolutely, but I think $550-$650 is more likely. Always depends on the bidders.
I'll guess we'll just have to wait and see.
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Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 13, 2020, 12:17:41 AM
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 13, 2020, 12:17:41 AM
Quote from: ol bob on July 09, 2020, 10:24:30 AM
$800.+
Looks like Mr Bob was right.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: davisd9 on July 13, 2020, 07:21:54 AM
Post by: davisd9 on July 13, 2020, 07:21:54 AM
Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 13, 2020, 12:17:41 AMQuote from: ol bob on July 09, 2020, 10:24:30 AM
$800.+
Looks like Mr Bob was right.
Yep, a bit surprising since the last few flat tops on there were in better condition and went for the $550-650 range. Makes you wonder why this one shot to the price point. Regardless, a great call to have that I hope is hunted and not put on a shelf.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 13, 2020, 07:32:21 AM
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 13, 2020, 07:32:21 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on July 13, 2020, 07:21:54 AMQuote from: Bedge7767 on July 13, 2020, 12:17:41 AMQuote from: ol bob on July 09, 2020, 10:24:30 AM
$800.+
Looks like Mr Bob was right.
Yep, a bit surprising since the last few flat tops on there were in better condition and went for the $550-650 range. Makes you wonder why this one shot to the price point. Regardless, a great call to have that I hope is hunted and not put on a shelf.
For that much money I bet it's just going to the shelf. >:(
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: GobbleGitr on July 13, 2020, 09:28:17 AM
Post by: GobbleGitr on July 13, 2020, 09:28:17 AM
Have one of his older trumpets and hope my daughter continues to take it afield long after I'm gone
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: BigSlam51 on July 13, 2020, 09:50:44 AM
Post by: BigSlam51 on July 13, 2020, 09:50:44 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on July 13, 2020, 07:21:54 AMThink it could be because its cocobolo, and he doesn't turn it anymore?Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 13, 2020, 12:17:41 AMQuote from: ol bob on July 09, 2020, 10:24:30 AM
$800.+
Looks like Mr Bob was right.
Yep, a bit surprising since the last few flat tops on there were in better condition and went for the $550-650 range. Makes you wonder why this one shot to the price point. Regardless, a great call to have that I hope is hunted and not put on a shelf.
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Title: Re: Buice
Post by: paboxcall on July 13, 2020, 09:56:31 AM
Post by: paboxcall on July 13, 2020, 09:56:31 AM
Quote from: BigSlam51 on July 13, 2020, 09:50:44 AMQuote from: davisd9 on July 13, 2020, 07:21:54 AMThink it could be because its cocobolo, and he doesn't turn it anymore?Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 13, 2020, 12:17:41 AMQuote from: ol bob on July 09, 2020, 10:24:30 AM
$800.+
Looks like Mr Bob was right.
Yep, a bit surprising since the last few flat tops on there were in better condition and went for the $550-650 range. Makes you wonder why this one shot to the price point. Regardless, a great call to have that I hope is hunted and not put on a shelf.
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I agree. I suspect it would do well because it was an earlier style + coco. It was a cool looking horn.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: davisd9 on July 13, 2020, 10:07:29 AM
Post by: davisd9 on July 13, 2020, 10:07:29 AM
Quote from: BigSlam51 on July 13, 2020, 09:50:44 AMQuote from: davisd9 on July 13, 2020, 07:21:54 AMThink it could be because its cocobolo, and he doesn't turn it anymore?Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 13, 2020, 12:17:41 AMQuote from: ol bob on July 09, 2020, 10:24:30 AM
$800.+
Looks like Mr Bob was right.
Yep, a bit surprising since the last few flat tops on there were in better condition and went for the $550-650 range. Makes you wonder why this one shot to the price point. Regardless, a great call to have that I hope is hunted and not put on a shelf.
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A lot of the flat tops are Cocobolo. He turned a lot of cocobolo when he used it and so in a flat top it is not as rare as one would think. Biggest thing is flat tops in general are hard to get and that one seems to be one of the earlier ones made so I would think that has more to do with it than cocobolo.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: ol bob on July 13, 2020, 11:19:07 AM
Post by: ol bob on July 13, 2020, 11:19:07 AM
Very early before he started signing them. cocobolo, bell thinned with a knife, flat top has everything going for it.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: davisd9 on July 13, 2020, 11:34:50 AM
Post by: davisd9 on July 13, 2020, 11:34:50 AM
Quote from: ol bob on July 13, 2020, 11:19:07 AM
Very early before he started signing them. cocobolo, bell thinned with a knife, flat top has everything going for it.
Thanks for that information. I was wondering about the signing. I thought it was pre-signing but was not sure as it looked well used.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: ol bob on July 13, 2020, 01:03:26 PM
Post by: ol bob on July 13, 2020, 01:03:26 PM
Really not that high for a call from a call maker that has been doing it for 50 years when you see what others are paying for calls from call makers that have been doing it for a a lot less time.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: davisd9 on July 13, 2020, 01:17:28 PM
Post by: davisd9 on July 13, 2020, 01:17:28 PM
Quote from: ol bob on July 13, 2020, 01:03:26 PMAgreed, I think the price is worth it. Just did not have all my details and appreciate those more knowledge willing to share.
Really not that high for a call from a call maker that has been doing it for 50 years when you see what others are paying for calls from call makers that have been doing it for a a lot less time.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: BigSlam51 on July 13, 2020, 02:34:12 PM
Post by: BigSlam51 on July 13, 2020, 02:34:12 PM
Quote from: ol bob on July 13, 2020, 11:19:07 AMThanks for the information!
Very early before he started signing them. cocobolo, bell thinned with a knife, flat top has everything going for it.
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Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 14, 2020, 06:43:40 PM
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 14, 2020, 06:43:40 PM
Over a grand with 2 hours to go.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: HookedonHooks on July 14, 2020, 07:38:56 PM
Post by: HookedonHooks on July 14, 2020, 07:38:56 PM
Quote from: HookedonHooks on July 09, 2020, 12:33:47 PMHoly smokes as I wrong!Quote from: davisd9 on July 09, 2020, 12:06:10 PMI think you're right with it topping out around $650.
Could it go for $800, yes absolutely, but I think $550-$650 is more likely. Always depends on the bidders.
I'll guess we'll just have to wait and see.
I guess the right bidders were present, this thing might be double what I thought it'd end up before this things over.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: greentag on July 14, 2020, 07:54:12 PM
Post by: greentag on July 14, 2020, 07:54:12 PM
I talked to billy the other day when it was at 570.....he said the way it sounded it is probably early 80's and that it may even get to around 800......he said he spends most his time tuning them and he still tunes them like that but he has perfected the way he does it over the years and he tries to finish the inside of the bell a little better than he did back in those days....but any push in mouth piece should fit it right today..
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: greentag on July 14, 2020, 07:56:41 PM
Post by: greentag on July 14, 2020, 07:56:41 PM
I would live to have it but can't afford that,it's going to be crazy to see that finally seconds and see what it brings.....I would like to have got it for about 400...????
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 14, 2020, 07:57:51 PM
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 14, 2020, 07:57:51 PM
Quote from: greentag on July 14, 2020, 07:56:41 PM
I would live to have it but can't afford that,it's going to be crazy to see that finally seconds and see what it brings.....I would like to have got it for about 400...????
I bid it up to 450 then I quit.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Southerngobbler on July 14, 2020, 08:21:29 PM
Post by: Southerngobbler on July 14, 2020, 08:21:29 PM
The last 20 minutes should get interesting. Old school flat top
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Sixes on July 14, 2020, 08:56:21 PM
Post by: Sixes on July 14, 2020, 08:56:21 PM
$1275 and you gotta pay shipping :toothy9:
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 14, 2020, 08:57:01 PM
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 14, 2020, 08:57:01 PM
Quote from: Sixes on July 14, 2020, 08:56:21 PM
$1275 and you gotta pay shipping :toothy9:
And tax. :deadhorse:
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on July 14, 2020, 09:04:14 PM
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on July 14, 2020, 09:04:14 PM
Not that I wouldn't have LOVED to had that call, but if I'm the kind of guy that has thousands of dollars sitting around for a turkey call I'm going after that Zach Farmer that keeps getting relisted.
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Title: Re: Buice
Post by: ol bob on July 15, 2020, 12:55:25 PM
Post by: ol bob on July 15, 2020, 12:55:25 PM
Anyone like to guess what Billy got for the call when he made it?
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: davisd9 on July 15, 2020, 01:00:33 PM
Post by: davisd9 on July 15, 2020, 01:00:33 PM
Quote from: ol bob on July 15, 2020, 12:55:25 PM$50?
Anyone like to guess what Billy got for the call when he made it?
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: ol bob on July 15, 2020, 01:04:13 PM
Post by: ol bob on July 15, 2020, 01:04:13 PM
Nope.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: davisd9 on July 15, 2020, 01:20:04 PM
Post by: davisd9 on July 15, 2020, 01:20:04 PM
$25?
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 15, 2020, 01:31:31 PM
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 15, 2020, 01:31:31 PM
Not nearly enough.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on July 15, 2020, 02:30:33 PM
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on July 15, 2020, 02:30:33 PM
Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 14, 2020, 08:57:01 PMWhoever sold it started it out at a $100 dollars though.Quote from: Sixes on July 14, 2020, 08:56:21 PM
$1275 and you gotta pay shipping :toothy9:
And tax. :deadhorse:
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: ol bob on July 15, 2020, 02:50:18 PM
Post by: ol bob on July 15, 2020, 02:50:18 PM
The man that sold it had a very good idea what it would bring.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Sixes on July 15, 2020, 07:49:06 PM
Post by: Sixes on July 15, 2020, 07:49:06 PM
I'll guess 30 bucks.
Before I ever turkey hunted, much less knew anything about trumpets or Billy Buice, I remember his son Jamie selling his Dad's trumpets at a sporting goods store called the Bargain Barn. I don't remember the price but I am sure I could of bought 5-6 then for the price of one today.
Before I ever turkey hunted, much less knew anything about trumpets or Billy Buice, I remember his son Jamie selling his Dad's trumpets at a sporting goods store called the Bargain Barn. I don't remember the price but I am sure I could of bought 5-6 then for the price of one today.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: ol bob on July 15, 2020, 08:52:41 PM
Post by: ol bob on July 15, 2020, 08:52:41 PM
I'll let this go another day and I'll tell. Bob
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: worth612000 on July 15, 2020, 10:02:26 PM
Post by: worth612000 on July 15, 2020, 10:02:26 PM
I heard $30 before also with 5 mp included. I live about 35 miles from Billy and back then I wouldn't have know what a trumpet was or how to use one either and my wife was a salesperson for all these country stores in N.W. Georgia.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: nitro on July 16, 2020, 04:37:46 PM
Post by: nitro on July 16, 2020, 04:37:46 PM
I paid $25 for my first Buice. Bought it from Billy at Unicoi a long time ago.
Best thing about Mr Billy is going to his shop and enjoying his company. Owning some of his calls is a bonus.
Best thing about Mr Billy is going to his shop and enjoying his company. Owning some of his calls is a bonus.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: BigSlam51 on July 16, 2020, 07:17:58 PM
Post by: BigSlam51 on July 16, 2020, 07:17:58 PM
Quote from: nitro on July 16, 2020, 04:37:46 PMI need to make it to Mr. Billy's shop within the next year. I just sent him some wood, it would be nice to pick them up
I paid $25 for my first Buice. Bought it from Billy at Unicoi a long time ago.
Best thing about Mr Billy is going to his shop and enjoying his company. Owning some of his calls is a bonus.
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Title: Re: Buice
Post by: ol bob on July 16, 2020, 08:37:25 PM
Post by: ol bob on July 16, 2020, 08:37:25 PM
Its been a long time ago when a dollar would still buy something but Mr. Billy started selling trumpets for $12.50
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: Southerngobbler on July 16, 2020, 08:42:28 PM
Post by: Southerngobbler on July 16, 2020, 08:42:28 PM
My first one cost me around $ 350 w/ a few extra mouth pieces. Better late than never. I'm happy to have them.
Title: Re: Buice
Post by: callmakerman on July 16, 2020, 10:18:38 PM
Post by: callmakerman on July 16, 2020, 10:18:38 PM
Guess it makes this one that much nicer. (https://i.imgur.com/xu7ZmvL.jpg)