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#21

Turkey Call Classifieds / Re: L.f. Cox FT

Last post by MossyOak92 - Today at 10:29:24 AM

I would listen to offers but I would really prefer to trade. 

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#22

Turkey Calls / Re: One heck of a awesome mail...

Last post by Lcmacd 58 - Today at 10:24:09 AM

Those are good 1s
Redbeards slate you will like

#23

Turkey Calls / Re: Mouth call duds

Last post by Lcmacd 58 - Today at 10:22:24 AM

I just ordered my annual 10 from Sadler. I get duplicates ....especially Judge and Jury.
But I always have him send me some various other cuts to try. You never know there may be a sleeper in there.

#24

Turkey Choke Tubes / Re: Indian creek 12 gauge inve...

Last post by DirtNap647 - Today at 10:09:02 AM

Ttt

#25

Turkey Call Classifieds / Re: AGE Anthony Ellis Trumpet

Last post by Candyman - Today at 09:53:41 AM

PM sent

#26

Trumpets / Wingbones Forum / Re: 1st AGE Trumpet and it’s a...

Last post by Manager8 - Today at 09:51:52 AM

how did Anthony's calls place?

He took 2nd in Grand National Champion of Champions - Air Operated


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When talking about the Best of the Best, Anthony's calls are ALWAYS in the mix!!! Congrats!!!

Thank you he sure is won't be my last


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#27

Turkey Pot Call & Strikers Classifieds / Re: FS: Mark Cornelius Green S...

Last post by DROCK - Today at 09:33:06 AM

Price drop
$50 shipped


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#28

General Forum / Re: Word Association Game

Last post by Lcmacd 58 - Today at 09:31:55 AM

Enthusiasm

#29

Turkey Call Classifieds / Re: L.f. Cox FT

Last post by InmemoryofLMC - Today at 09:27:10 AM

Willing to sell it?

#30

Turkey Calls / Re: Mouth call duds

Last post by GobbleNut - Today at 09:17:26 AM

Anybody that uses mouth calls has had the same experience: find a call that you really like, buy some new ones of the same type, and find out that they do not sound the same. It is a problem that is as old as the very first day mouth calls were invented. The fundamental reason for this is because, with the way mouth calls are made, it is very difficult to precisely replicate the various "factors" involved in consistently reproducing the same sound in each call.

Here is a list of the variables...
1) Consistency in the reed materials used:  the typical 1"X2" pieces of latex used for making turkey calls are cut from sheets of latex manufactured for other purposes. The idea that each of those pieces of latex (regardless of the thickness and color used) will have the same "tonal qualities" when used in a turkey call is questionable to begin with.
2) Reed layering: multiple reed calls are generally staggered. That is, one or more reeds are "set back" from the others. If that set back in the reeds is not exactly the same, there is the chance that the reed vibration in the call will be different, causing changes in the tonal quality.
3) Reed tensioning: although tensioning meters eliminate some of the problems with this variable, if that reed tension is not precise in each call made, it can/will result in changes in tonal quality.
4) Reed cuts: Here is the biggee. For tonal quality to be consistent in a call (with all of the other factors being equal), the reed cuts have to be made with a precision that cannot be obtained in the way those reed cuts are made in the call-making process currently being used. Very, Very, VERY miniscule variations in the reed cuts can cause significant changes in the tonal quality of a call. To my knowledge, there is no call maker that has developed a method of making those reed cuts such that they are EXACTLY the same. If they aren't, the call will very likely sound different.

The bottom line is that in every call any of us gets from ANYBODY (or make for ourselves), there is very likely going to be some variation in the sounds that call will make, as well as the basic tonal quality of the call. FULL. STOP.

Unlike other types of turkey calls, mouth calls can't be "tuned" by someone prior to their delivery to the buyer. The reason for that is obvious. None of us wants someone to be sticking the call in their mouth before we get it. The good news is that MOST calls can be tuned after YOU get them by going through a process of making very, very, VERY slight changes in the call...changing the cuts, removing portions of reeds, stretching reeds, etc...to find the "turkey" you might be looking for.