Just as the title says I want to hear some Cody pot calls..... anyone got one they want to run and post some sounds clips of what the call is and the sound?
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I don't know how to do that but Cody is prob one of the only production calls I'd use anymore. They're a decent call and accounted for many many birds
Record it on your phone as a video and post it here threw tap a talk
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Or pm me and I will give you my number to text a voice file too. Either way I want to hear one or two or all.
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A 200 Dollar call should have a sound file on this forum... i'm still waiting to hear this call...as lot of you have said you need to listen to a call before you buy the call...
Guy's it looks like all of us who what to hear that Cody call that cost 200 dollars are just going to have to chip in together and buy the call.. It can be one of those pass along calls and each one of can sign the call... I may have to sell all of my old calls so i can chip in my part...
Found one...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4mHPeMGTJM
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Quote from: Greg Massey on February 08, 2018, 09:26:54 AM
Guy's it looks like all of us who what to hear that Cody call that cost 200 dollars are just going to have to chip in together and buy the call.. It can be one of those pass along calls and each one of can sign the call... I may have to sell all of my old calls so i can chip in my part...
I suppose I am going to have to sell my new Dixon vest that's in plastic and both my 11-87 and 870 green leaf that are brand new in the box and get me a Couple Cody calls to pass around surely in 10 years I will make a huge return on my investment time all you guys have played it and signed it.
Guys I have 2 fellors who are going to try to get me a sound clip of some sort once they get it to me I will try to post it depending on the format they send it. I'm excited to hear one.
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They posted a sound file on their instagram account of Spec 1 legend.
I don't even know what Instagram is
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https://www.instagram.com/p/Be8SdsXBnDy/?taken-by=codyturkeycalls
Never linked nothing from instagram dono if thatll work or not
Thanks man I want to hear more of em that's excellent that played great.
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Is it slate over glass or over a metallic?
Not a bad sounding call
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Quote from: BottomLand54 on February 08, 2018, 12:28:54 PM
Thanks man I want to hear more of em that's excellent that played great.
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Your Welcome, I had a Spec 1 I'd bought in the early 90's but sold it a few years ago and regretted ever since. If they have a spec legend there in Nashville itll go wit me.
I just sold a spec 1 Legend, that recording is spot on.
Of all the slates I've owned two stand out to me, that one and a Platz Cherry slate.
I gave my son a world class glass call I've had since the 80's. Very nice calls.
Why did I sell? I have a crutch, I have used a mouth call since I was a kid. Started making my own mouth calls and let the rest go.
The Cody World Class and spec 1 calls are outstanding.
Took me a bit to find this, I was doing a talk for some kids at a Learn to Hunt program I volunteer for.
I am running a diaphragm at first then get to running my CODY World Class Slate.
one more from FB
https://www.facebook.com/GaysMillsSportsmansClubLearnToHuntProgram/videos/vb.596872750328387/1670146359667682/?type=2&theater
MK M GOBL
Quote from: davisd9 on February 08, 2018, 12:29:46 PM
Is it slate over glass or over a metallic?
Not a bad sounding call
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It is a slate over a wood sound board. Imagine yourself a violin, the sound resonates off the of the board. The call has amazing realism in it's sound, hard to explain what I mean by that. Best thing you could do is hear one in person and you will hear what I mean.
MK M GOBL
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 08, 2018, 03:33:58 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on February 08, 2018, 12:29:46 PM
Is it slate over glass or over a metallic?
Not a bad sounding call
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It is a slate over a wood sound board. Imagine yourself a violin, the sound resonates off the of the board. The call has amazing realism in it's sound, hard to explain what I mean by that. Best thing you could do is hear one in person and you will hear what I mean.
MK M GOBL
Great sounding call, but the sound files I have heard is no where close to making me want to drop $150+ bucks on it. Sounds like a slate over glass in the files and that is not a sound I am crazy about. I do like slate over slate and slate over wood. Maybe it sounds better in person.
Quote from: mrclif on February 08, 2018, 12:20:44 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be8SdsXBnDy/?taken-by=codyturkeycalls
Never linked nothing from instagram dono if thatll work or not
Heck, mine sound very similar to that and I only charge $65. Guess I need to raise my prices, hehe!
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It is a slate over a wood sound board. Imagine yourself a violin, the sound resonates off the of the board. The call has amazing realism in it's sound, hard to explain what I mean by that. Best thing you could do is hear one in person and you will hear what I mean.
MK M GOBL
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I would agree with this statement of hearing this call in person to judge it's potential, I'm not saying it's worth the money or it's not, just saying your not hearing what it really sounds like in a recording.
One of my buddies has a Cody world class and it sounds much better in person (probably most calls do). there are subtle tones that don't show up on a recording.
an interesting thing (to me anyway) about recording that I have noticed with both paddle calls and real fiddles (violins) is that the call/fiddle that sounds the best to my ear when hearing it played live, does not always sound like the best call/fiddle when listening to a recording of it.
Hard to judge a call by a recording
Ok i can't find the thread but I told some people I would give my opinion of Cody after I played them at the convention. I'm posting here and hope y'all find it. This is my opinion only, not bashing just being honest.
I was the first customer at the Cody table today. Bill was there and I spoke with him a good bit. He had NO world class, spec 1, or legends to test. He said he stays sold out. I must say I was disappointed I figured he would at least have a display to take orders. Anyway, honest opinion, he seemed arrogant and was not welcoming at all. He pretty much claimed he invented wood structure inside a pot in the 80s and most other call makers there have copied him. He seemed offended when I said I wanted to see what a $200 call sounded like. I was being honest but he seemed to take a level of offense. He was not rude per say but was not welcoming or appreciative that i stopped by like most call makers I talked to. His assistant guy was much nicer and helped me go through the fatwood, drop dead, and envy calls. Ran the glass, slate, and green slates of what they had available, also ran the strikers they had. Conclusion was....i wasn't impressed. They weren't bad, and I would hunt them for sure, but I think other call makers make better sounding calls. I'm only speaking for the calls I mentioned i played. His high ends maybe something special, and id love to play one, but I'm not anxious to give Bill my money now. By the way every other call maker today i spoke with, even if I didn't buy, was extremely nice, thanked me for stopping, and spent as much time talking to me as I wanted. I was just plain disappointed with Bill honestly. And with the history of Cody I was looking forward to meeting him. Anyway there's my Cody report. Not talking down on him just reporting my experience.
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Quote from: southern_leo on February 16, 2018, 10:21:42 PM
Ok i can't find the thread but I told some people I would give my opinion of Cody after I played them at the convention. I'm posting here and hope y'all find it. This is my opinion only, not bashing just being honest.
I was the first customer at the Cody table today. Bill was there and I spoke with him a good bit. He had NO world class, spec 1, or legends to test. He said he stays sold out. I must say I was disappointed I figured he would at least have a display to take orders. Anyway, honest opinion, he seemed arrogant and was not welcoming at all. He pretty much claimed he invented wood structure inside a pot in the 80s and most other call makers there have copied him. He seemed offended when I said I wanted to see what a $200 call sounded like. I was being honest but he seemed to take a level of offense. He was not rude per say but was not welcoming or appreciative that i stopped by like most call makers I talked to. His assistant guy was much nicer and helped me go through the fatwood, drop dead, and envy calls. Ran the glass, slate, and green slates of what they had available, also ran the strikers they had. Conclusion was....i wasn't impressed. They weren't bad, and I would hunt them for sure, but I think other call makers make better sounding calls. I'm only speaking for the calls I mentioned i played. His high ends maybe something special, and id love to play one, but I'm not anxious to give Bill my money now. By the way every other call maker today i spoke with, even if I didn't buy, was extremely nice, thanked me for stopping, and spent as much time talking to me as I wanted. I was just plain disappointed with Bill honestly. And with the history of Cody I was looking forward to meeting him. Anyway there's my Cody report. Not talking down on him just reporting my experience.
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ok now you have heard and been treated how i was on the phone.
why in the world would you set up a booth at one of the largest if not the largest turkey hunting shows/convention and not have your best product to show? tells me lol its a rip off.
a friend of mine come to find out has a cody spec 1 legend he said the thing started coming apart so he shipped it back to bill he said you get one fix and from then on out i charge 45.00 to glue his particle board back together lol. NO THANKS. I am glad i have done my research, and i am glad some guys like them. I want to play one still.
WOW !
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Dale Earnhardt, Michael Jordan & Tiger Woods were arrogant too, I always rooted for them. In fact my two favorite trumpet makers aren't warm and fuzzy when I call and place my order but who cares if they make IMO the best product i'll Continue to buy it.
Quote from: idratherb on February 17, 2018, 03:56:15 PM
Dale Earnhardt, Michael Jordan & Tiger Woods were arrogant too, I always rooted for them. In fact my two favorite trumpet makers aren't warm and fuzzy when I call and place my order but who cares if they make IMO the best product i'll Continue to buy it.
Just my 2 cents, it should always be about the personal experience. I myself won't do business with someone who is a jerk. I also will treat every customer as though they are the most special person in the world. As they are in my mind, they are fellow turkey hunters and represent our tradition and heritage. Without them, I wouldn't be able to do what I love. Making calls. I think that a call maker should look in the mirror and ask themselves, why am I doing this. I have met some truly cool dudes by making calls.
I have never meet Bill in person, but anytime I have talked with him or Debbie I have never had an issue. Bill took time to talk with me and has made a few things for me as well. My calls are better than 20 years old and never a problem with any of them, in any way and a friend just bought me a SPEC 1 Legend call last spring and the call has that amazing sound too, probably the new favorite and might retire the old World Class as a keepsake.
Sad to hear of the "In-Person" thing, can't say much to that...
MK M GOBL
Quote from: idratherb on February 17, 2018, 03:56:15 PM
Dale Earnhardt, Michael Jordan & Tiger Woods were arrogant too, I always rooted for them. In fact my two favorite trumpet makers aren't warm and fuzzy when I call and place my order but who cares if they make IMO the best product i'll Continue to buy it.
What does a pro athlete have to do with a business that has a product they are trying to sell? The whole concept of a business model is your customer is supposed to be happy with the product and the service you provide them and they will keep coming back.
Comparing a pro athletes personality to a small business is pretty apples to oranges. Unless you're Comcast or Att and people have no option other then your product you won't be in business a long time with poor service.
To be clear I don't know anything about bill just making a comment
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Quote from: reynolds243 on February 17, 2018, 06:07:29 PM
Quote from: idratherb on February 17, 2018, 03:56:15 PM
Dale Earnhardt, Michael Jordan & Tiger Woods were arrogant too, I always rooted for them. In fact my two favorite trumpet makers aren't warm and fuzzy when I call and place my order but who cares if they make IMO the best product i'll Continue to buy it.
What does a pro athlete have to do with a business that has a product they are trying to sell? The whole concept of a business model is your customer is supposed to be happy with the product and the service you provide them and they will keep coming back.
Comparing a pro athletes personality to a small business is pretty apples to oranges. Unless you're Comcast or Att and people have no option other then your product you won't be in business a long time with poor service.
To be clear I don't know anything about bill just making a comment
idratherb hit is square - its exactly the same. The black #3 was trying to get viewers in the door at the GMC dealership, Jordan trying to get you to buy Nike products, etc. Now look at Under Armor stock price after Jordan Speith won his first couple majors - through the roof. He is well liked and approachable for a pro athlete and it pays off.
Where I disagree, it matters to me how I am treated. So vendors go to these outdoor shows, and how they behave is important; I try not to buy turkey calls or hunting equipment or anything for that matter from people or reps who are rude, nor will I spend my money on gear pushed by a rude athlete.
I have met Dick Kirby, Harold Knight, Denny Gulvas, Ralph Snodgrass, among others and all could not have been more gracious with their time, more polite, and more courteous. Never met Mr. Bob Fulchar, Mr. Tony Ezolt, or Mr. Sam Pharr personally, for example, but boy do they treat customers very well.
Conversely, there is a certain tuRkeY TrumPet I will never own...no thanks, not putting my money in that pocket, couldn't care any less about this trumpet if I actually tried, and I do not want to hear someone run theirs. Rudeness doesn't kill more turkeys.
When a sole proprietor or company demonstrates humility, appreciation, respect, etc. that will keep me a vocal, supportive and loyal customer for a long, long time. I'm not paying to be mistreated or disrespected. I've heard Cody calls, and they are high quality for many years. I don't carry one though.
No #3 wasn't trying to get people in the door he was trying to win races and win money period. I assume you Jordan was not trying to sell shoes or the bulls he was trying to win championships and compete. GMC was trying to get people in the door and that's the difference. If your a pro athlete making millions you don't need GMC, sure it's nice and you try and do your part to make it work but your goal is to WIN and that's it.
A small business is nothing like that, sure they hire some hot shot turkey caller that millions view on tv and he isn't the nicest fellow then sure they are the same. A guy or gal trying to sell a turkey call to a small group of audience can't afford to put people off.
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I've run Cody calls since the 80's.....Granted, Bill is not always the most pleasant person to deal with, I still use his calls allot....I've spoke to Bill on good and bad days...Deb, Bill's wife has always been a sweet lady to deal with....
Bill has ALWAYS stood behind his products, whenever I had an issue, which have been few...
I understand, the point of not wanting to spend your hard earned money on a call from a maker, who doesn't treat you like a valued customer.....
Only you can make up your mind to spend whatever amount, you feel a call is worth to you....
Good hunting, fella's.....
Ima step on some toes right here, my dad worked for the number 3 for years i grew up around the Earndhardt famlily, I was young and played us kids played at the big Christmas party, however Dale was top notch country boy. He raced to win but would give you the shirt off his back.
If call builders would be like Earnhardt we wouldnt have 3 year wait times hahaha.
Also as far as customer service goes i want someone who is respectful and i own calls from respectful builders. I am like others posted i dont care how good the call is if i am calling to get a personalized custom call, dealing with the builder is part of that experience. I have went to another gun shop and ordered a gun and paid more for it just because the gun shop that had it in stock had a poor attitude.
enough of my rant. WHO WANTS TO MAIL ME A SPEC 1 OR A WORLD CLASS TO TRY OUT? I will mail it back.
Guys, I posted my comments as an honest review. If you disagree that's fine but let's not argue here. My father was a business owner and his father before him. I know how customers should and shouldn't be treated.
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Quote from: southern_leo on February 17, 2018, 09:50:18 PM
Guys, I posted my comments as an honest review. If you disagree that's fine but let's not argue here. My father was a business owner and his father before him. I know how customers should and shouldn't be treated.
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i was told the same things over the phone and treated the same way over the phone. i wasnt going to say anything because i thought it was just me.
thanks for your honest opinion
Quote from: boatpaddle on February 17, 2018, 07:59:49 PM
I've run Cody calls since the 80's.....Granted, Bill is not always the most pleasant person to deal with, I still use his calls allot....I've spoke to Bill on good and bad days...Deb, Bill's wife has always been a sweet lady to deal with....
Bill has ALWAYS stood behind his products, whenever I had an issue, which have been few...
I understand, the point of not wanting to spend your hard earned money on a call from a maker, who doesn't treat you like a valued customer.....
Only you can make up your mind to spend whatever amount, you feel a call is worth to you....
Good hunting, fella's.....
My experiences with Bill mirror Zumer's to a "T". As he said, Debbie couldn't be nicer to deal with.
Nonetheless, the calls speak for themselves. You'll never see mine for sale.
:santaclaus: can you send me some pics and price on the 11-87 and 870
I have never had anything other than positive experiences with Bill and Cody Calls I have tried hard to find a call that sounds more like a turkey I buy at least one or two custom calls a year and nothing sounds better than a Cody Slate.
I think we should send Cody a response email request etc,,to have a Cody world class to try at next year's nwtf,,I would like to hear one,,,$200 is not that much of a deterrent to serious guys,,platz's are going for more on the board and fiddle boxes are $225 and those go fast.
I will say I have had Cody calls since tbe late 80 's . Bill Zearing took the time to polish off my Pot calling skills in Atlanta at the Nationals in @ 92 , yes he was grouchy , nonetheless he took the time. Yes he has always been about the same every time I have met him , but I still say his calls speak for themselves. I own world class and spec 1 's and I hunt his Envy slates and cheapest glass calls. They kill turkeys !
Imho they are the best production calls made , read production , several CUSTOM call makers rival or exceed Cody . spend YOUR money where you think best , qualify that by value , product reliability, sound or how nice the ol cuss selling it is.lol be your own judge. If You run them I really believe you will be surprised how good the call really are .
Wow they must really sing for $200. I have a Cody woodsman that I got in 2001, on sale at Walmart. It's taken quite a few long beards.
Good luck to everyone.
Quote from: ShootingABN! on April 28, 2018, 08:02:04 PM
Wow they must really sing for $200. I have a Cody woodsman that I got in 2001, on sale at Walmart. It's taken quite a few long beards.
Good luck to everyone.
I hope mine does too
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