12 Year Old Birthday Gift Recommendation

[lvetgas]

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My 12 year old son has just asked for a turkey call for his birthday.  I know it is late notice due to the time of year, but I thought about getting him a custom box call.  He does okay with a slate or glass call, but seems better with a box call.  This first week of being out of school he has spent watching a lot of turkey hunting videos trying to learn.  He has worked on a box call and his mouth calls all week practicing to get better. 

Any recommendations for a hunting “grade” call that a 12 year old would have success with?   I would like above average quality.  I have tried to research the forum, but I am finding it difficult to determine the right wood combination and call maker.  I really do not know how much I should spend on a call for him to help him succeed.  I do not want to go cheap and make it more difficult, but I also know he is a 12 year old that is still learning to take care of his equipment. 

He has not killed a turkey yet though he has killed a couple of deer and a bunch of coyotes.  I let him do all the calling when we go hunting trying to let him do everything except driving the truck. 

Thanks in advance. 
 

[shatcher]

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S&S field grade box.  My kwila over butternut is excellent.  Won't break the bank either.

[vt35mag]

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S&S field grade box.  My kwila over butternut is excellent.  Won't break the bank either.

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[yelpy]

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Any S&S box would be a great starter call for him. I would give Al a call or pm him. You wont be disappointed.

[coachmitchel]

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S&S field grade box.  My kwila over butternut is excellent.  Won't break the bank either.

good choice for sure

[howl]

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Winky Hicks push pin is good for a kid or anybody really.

[Sir-diealot]

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Spring Creek would be another option, nice guy and customer service.

[2nd 100]

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Halloran Purple heart / Cedar is a great option . runs easy with the heavy lid and watched him kill em everywhere last year with it .

[1iagobblergetter]

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Whoever makes it would probably personalize it to him however you want. I think Halloran will do laser engrave also how you want i thought i seen somewhere.

[Greg Massey]

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S S , Jeff White and Mike with Spring Creek.  Yellowheart / black limba or Chakte / black limba

[TTSpringers]

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I'm with Yelpy.  S&S in that combo and he will use it the rest of his life.

[Chris O]

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S&S field grade box.  My kwila over butternut is excellent.  Won't break the bank either.

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Excellent recommendations I have a kwila over poplar and it’s a great call. There are some other good ones also but SS will sound as good as any

[lvetgas]

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Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.  I think he will be very pleased and hopefully I will be able to share some success stories.