Picked up these two calls from some 2 great and friendly makers.
I got this Macassare over Wormy Persimmon from Marlin Watkins
(https://i.imgur.com/fg0lb9Fl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/v2ZbJVyl.jpg)
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and when I walked in there I promised myself if I walked out with nothing else I would walk out with another scratchbox and I picked up this nice one made of Cedar by Mike Lapp
(https://i.imgur.com/KyaYphkl.jpg)
Sorry for the quality of the pictures, I was hurting quite a bit when I took them.
Congrats on a couple mighty fine callers.
Two VERY fine callers !!!
If that macassar/persimmon call isn't the best sounding box call you own, I'd be surprised.
That Watkins is absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure it's all turkey too.
Quote from: turkey stew on August 30, 2022, 08:03:58 AM
Congrats on a couple mighty fine callers.
Thank you much. I would like to get one more Fiddle Paddle from Marlin next year or sooner as well, that would make 2 Fiddle Boxes and 2 Fiddle Paddles.
I also hope to get a box call from Mike in the future, I have been told his are quite nice.
Quote from: Yoder409 on August 30, 2022, 08:43:13 AM
Two VERY fine callers !!!
If that macassar/persimmon call isn't the best sounding box call you own, I'd be surprised.
I have not compared it to the other two of his I have yet (Fiddle Paddle & Box) as I have been hurting pretty bad but I will take them outside this week and give a listen. It has a lot of what I believe what is referred to as "Yawk" He had a Apple/ over darn I can't think of the name now, it is white and that sounded quite nice as well. I got very lucky, the guy that I drive for was going over his books and realized he had made a mistake and handed me 500 on Thursday, otherwise I would not have been able to get the Fiddle box. Rest of it went to buy 2 2TB SSD's for the computer as I lost all my photographs on the old drive. (I had 250 already)
Quote from: PharmHunter on August 30, 2022, 11:14:21 AM
That Watkins is absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure it's all turkey too.
He sure does make them both pretty and functional, sign of a true craftsman. It sounds much different than my other two calls from him, the Fiddle Paddle I have is Alaskan Yellow Cedar over Serviceberry and the other Fiddle Box is Butternut + Persimmon Oh Marlin had anther of this same combination, though not wormy but I liked the sound of this one much more though they both sounded very good.
Steve your choice of Callmakers for those two calls are as significant as the two flavors you chose...outstanding!!! And your decision to pick up a box from Mike in the future will be one of the best you ever made!!!
Quote from: Sir-diealot on August 30, 2022, 11:22:22 AMHe had a Apple/ over darn I can't think of the name now, it is white and that sounded quite nice as well.
Guessing it's hop hornbeam you're thinking of.
Quote from: Yoder409 on August 30, 2022, 01:19:49 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on August 30, 2022, 11:22:22 AMHe had a Apple/ over darn I can't think of the name now, it is white and that sounded quite nice as well.
Guessing it's hop hornbeam you're thinking of.
No, I am thinking Holly now but just don't trust my memory.
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Couple nice calls you got there, congrats.
I know he had an ironwood over apple on the table.
Quote from: vt35mag on August 30, 2022, 02:51:03 PM
Couple nice calls you got there, congrats.
I know he had an ironwood over apple on the table.
Perhaps that is what it was, I am just going to have to ask him. Meds help great with pain, ruins the memory as does getting older. I know it was to the right hand side of the table as you were standing looking at him. Edit: You were right, it was ironwood.
2 Beauties there Steve, congrats.....
Two beautiful calls Sir!! That persimmon looks wonderful.
Yep that Watkins looks amazing, Congrats Steve.
That wormy fiddle is eye candy. :icon_thumright:
Quote from: fishr64 on August 30, 2022, 06:16:49 PM
Two beautiful calls Sir!! That persimmon looks wonderful.
Thank you much fish, your name makes me thing of Barney Miller by the way, loved that show, and that character.
Quote from: 3bailey3 on August 30, 2022, 07:06:20 PM
Yep that Watkins looks amazing, Congrats Steve.
Thank you much.
Quote from: paboxcall on August 30, 2022, 07:09:55 PM
That wormy fiddle is eye candy. :icon_thumright:
Thanks bud. When I took pictures the top and bottom picture did not turn out well, here they are now.
(https://i.imgur.com/7OF6Dq3l.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PXc64VBl.jpg)
Two awesome callers there Steve, congratulations.
Quote from: Beards and Hooks on August 31, 2022, 08:20:51 PM
Two awesome callers there Steve, congratulations.
Thanks bud, with these I should be able to get that bronze I chased all season to come in this Spring. I hope :D
Quote from: paboxcall on August 30, 2022, 07:09:55 PM
That wormy fiddle is eye candy. :icon_thumright:
Having played that one when I was at Marlin's, I can ASSURE you it is ear candy, as well.
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Quote from: Yoder409 on September 01, 2022, 12:27:22 PM
Quote from: paboxcall on August 30, 2022, 07:09:55 PM
That wormy fiddle is eye candy. :icon_thumright:
Having played that one when I was at Marlin's, I can ASSURE you it is ear candy, as well.
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I just have to get better with calling but I can hear what is in there for sure.
I like them both Steve but that Macassar/persimmon is nice .I have that combo,it's a killer. :drool:
Quote from: Hoot 000 on September 01, 2022, 10:05:19 PM
I like them both Steve but that Macassar/persimmon is nice .I have that combo,it's a killer. :drool:
Thanks, from all I have heard about that combo here I have high hopes for that turkey I chased this passed Spring. It kee kee's well so it will get action in a few weeks too.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on August 31, 2022, 09:52:01 PM
Quote from: Beards and Hooks on August 31, 2022, 08:20:51 PM
Two awesome callers there Steve, congratulations.
Thanks bud, with these I should be able to get that bronze I chased all season to come in this Spring. I hope :D
I hope you do as well buddy.
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That is a beautiful box call. Darn pretty with a ton of character.