Being I have a striker and pot call obsession I'm always looking to try new strikers. The recent raving on here about Mr. Jeff's strikers finally made me break and I made the call to him. To start with he is an absolute joy to talk to and helpful doesn't even begin to describe him. I told him what some of my favorite woods were and what sounds I liked to hear. He gave me options that he tends to like better with his strikers as far as the wood types go and also gave me some different options to get the sounds I like to pull from a pot. Like I do with any call maker, I let him be the judge and boy am I glad I did. These are some of the finest quality, easiest playing, consistent, and flat out runners I've ever laid my hands on. All 6 have taken the spot of my previous "favorites" in my vest and I'll absolutely be getting more from him. Thanks a ton Mr. Jeff!!
Left to Right-
Hormigo, Pink Ivory, Katalox, Black and White Ebony, Honduran Rosewood, Heavy Hickory
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I got one from him a few months back - I enjoyed the conversations we had almost as much as the striker I got!! He is very helpful and the strikers are really good!! Great guy great customer service!!
he is super nice guy and makes great strikers.
Quote from: bear hunter on May 18, 2019, 09:43:35 PM
he is super nice guy and makes great strikers.
Agree - his heavy cedar is striker perfection.
Really like his Jatoba striker. So did one of the gobblers this year :funnyturkey:
I have a Bloodwood and a Katalox that play great for me on any surface !!!
JLH strikers are fine as any out there. My favorite I own is a tulipwood with bloodwood being a close second.
The trouble with Jeff's strikers is the fact that one or two or ten isnt enough. I am firmly convinced that he puts some sort of addictive substance on them that absorbs into your skin. I have never been a striker guy. Been using the same few for years until this year and now I have so many I cant remember what they all are. I will say that while I love the hormingo the Honduran rosewood is really growing on me and his snakewood is absolutely perfect.
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Thanks guys!
I am still humbled by all of this.
It has been a pleasure meeting everyone, making new friends, and getting pictures of dead turkeys from around the country!
Again, I honestly appreciate the kind words and support from this community.
My name is Buster, and I am a striker-aholic....
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very nice group Buster, I bet they run good on your slates..
Does he make a straight tip? If not I am not interested.
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Great strikers, my tulipwood got a lot of use this spring.
Thanks again everyone!
Ive been getting some pm's about what types of wood i have, so i put together a little list....this is what i have now, more stuff will be added by next January.
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My name is Buster, and I am a striker-aholic....
Anyone have directions to the support group??(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190520/e31d4f4ed22d334f26cc344761069eda.jpg)
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Jeff told me if you keep posting pictures of his strikers, he is going to drive to your house, and sock you in the eye. :TooFunny: :TooFunny:
Just kidding: Larry,you and Jeff build some top quality calls and strikers for sure.
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Quote from: Gobbler2577 on May 19, 2019, 09:00:25 PM
My name is Buster, and I am a striker-aholic....
Anyone have directions to the support group??(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190520/e31d4f4ed22d334f26cc344761069eda.jpg)
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Jeff told me if you keep posting pictures of his strikers, he is going to drive to your house, and sock you in the eye. :TooFunny: :TooFunny:
Just kidding: Larry,you and Jeff build some top quality calls and strikers for sure.
I wish he would drive down here. I could get him to paint my house!
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Is there a web site or face book page for JLH
Just shoot him a PM on here. Jeff is normally quick to respond.
Three new ones came today. I won't try to spell two of them but the dark one is bulletwood. They are all great as usual. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190601/41132bec358ec93b02a2b03f05003aec.jpg)
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Glad you like Buster!
Those are 3 new woods i just picked up.
From left to right...
Angels heart ...very hard, 3160 on the janka hardness scale, but not a very dense wood.
Chakte Viga...2250 on the janka scale, and vey dense.
To me, its a raspy version of tulip....not overly raspy, just enough.
I dont have much of this...
Bulletwood ....not to be confused with bullet tree wood.
This stuff is very heavy, and very hard...I've seen it rated from 3100 to 3600.
Honduras Rosewood
Wenge
Hickory
I just got two from Jeff a few days ago. Honduran rosewood and pink ivory. Man, easy to run and sound GREAT!
That and Jeff is a great guy...
Beautiful strikers!!!
Just received a katalox from Jeff. Absolutely locked on the horns of a dilemma trying to figure out if it sounds best on my Crystal Mistress or my aluminum from Enticer. The fact of the matter is it sounds great on both! Absolutely can`t be any nicer guy to deal with to boot. If you haven`t already, you guys really need to do yourselves a favor and treat yourselves to one ( at least!! ) of Jeff`s strikers. I guarantee you you won`t be sorry.
Also got a chakte viga striker from Jeff. Anybody that has a raw aluminum like a Silver Thunder from Enticer really ought to add one of these. Can`t really comment on how it would do on anodized simply because I don`t have one.
Received a couple more, snakewood and pernambuco, guys I don't think strikers can get much better. Outstanding craftsmanship!
Thanks Jeff!
I am quite sure folks here are sick of me bragging on Jeff's strikers. You can accuse me of just trying to help a friend (and yes he is my friend) but I can promise that if they weren't fantastic I would never say anything about them. While I cant say I have one of every wood from him I have a LOT of them and today I got 2 that may very well be the best I have. My favorite this year has been the hormigo (orange agate) and was the only one I used this season. This pernambuco I received today is to my ears a better striker than any I've had and that's saying a lot I think. I really didnt think I would have one that I would reach for before the hormigo, but this one will get a lot of use. Also a bolivian ebony came with it that is really, really good as well. Take a chance and get one or ten and I know you will be well pleased, and you may find he will be your friend too.
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Hey Buster what is your favorite one on your red slate if you don't mind saying.
I just played my pernambuco on a buster persimmon red slate/glass and it is a smoker!
Chris my favorites are in this order
1. Pernambuco
2. Hormigo
3. Black locust
And this is on slate or glass. I must qualify that by saying I am not considering my snakewood because I can't make myself include it as it is so much more expensive than others. If the cost didnt matter snakewood would be in the top 3.
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Quote from: Gobbler2577 on July 11, 2019, 11:12:39 PM
Chris my favorites are in this order
1. Pernambuco
2. Hormigo
3. Black locust
And this is on slate or glass. I must qualify that by saying I am not considering my snakewood because I can't make myself include it as it is so much more expensive than others. If the cost didnt matter snakewood would be in the top 3.
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Thanks for the reply I appreciate it.