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Striker question

Started by mtns2hunt, July 12, 2017, 12:19:14 PM

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mtns2hunt

Can someone tell me what the characteristics of Granadillo in a striker are? Seems to be a good all around wood that is easy to work and similar to cocobolo but  without the oil of Rosewood from what I have read. I will include the site I was reading about on this wood below. Appreciate any feedback.

http://savagewoods.com/granadillo-wood/
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Longbeardfever4ever

Makes a great striker! Hard and heavy.
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Wvgobbler

It does make a good striker. I like it on glass and crystal calls.

Coop1082

Echo WV. Really good striker on glass
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pauld

Very good striker. Plays well on every surface and exceptional on glass and ceramic. Turns very nicely as well, it is a harder, denser wood, takes finish well and isn't so hard that you loose the ability to create a good note on the call. I have turned a couple and have a Fowler with an Osage top that is outstanding as well.

Spitten and drummen

I run one alot on glass and crystal.
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mtns2hunt

Thanks for the many responses. I am going to pick one up shortly. I am really interested in having a good selection of strikers, pots, box calls and mouth calls. The stuff not up to par will be going on ebay.

I am partial to glass and crystal although I do run a slate for softer sounds so the Granadillo should fit right in. Looking to try out in Florida and Va this coming spring.
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vt35mag

I would recommend you get the Granadillo from Brad Roberts.  I've tried others, but his just seems to have it.

mtns2hunt

Quote from: vt35mag on July 13, 2017, 01:47:55 PM
I would recommend you get the Granadillo from Brad Roberts.  I've tried others, but his just seems to have it.

Thanks, I'll take a look.
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Spitten and drummen

Quote from: vt35mag on July 13, 2017, 01:47:55 PM
I would recommend you get the Granadillo from Brad Roberts.  I've tried others, but his just seems to have it.




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zsully

Quote from: Spitten and drummen on July 13, 2017, 08:12:20 PM
Quote from: vt35mag on July 13, 2017, 01:47:55 PM
I would recommend you get the Granadillo from Brad Roberts.  I've tried others, but his just seems to have it.




X2. His is the best I have found.


I just got mine from Brad about 2 weeks ago.  It's better than advertised

mtns2hunt

Those are some pretty high recommendations. Just looked on his website and did not see any Granadillo listed. I will e-mail him. Again thanks!
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Spitten and drummen

yeah just email him. he will be glad to turn you one.
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