Who's call would you recommend? What soundboard, and what wood? I'm looking for a mellow, hollow sound. Thanks.
Chad Hutcheson "Stumpy" makes a cermanic in a ambrosia maple pot that would meet yours requirements. Mike Yingling also makes a great cermanic. It has a nice raspy sound.
*Edit* ^^^ accurate information.
Stumpy, and Gary Anderson are well known for their ceramics, but guys like David Halloran, Jimmy Schaffer, Paul Durham, Brad Roberts, and Kevin Fart(Pecker Wreckr) all make killer ceramics too, I have or have had one of from most of those guys.
My opinion:
The best is definitely the Anderson Paduak Ceramic over glass, but it is a call that's in it's own realm compared to most all other ceramics. it is filthy how turkey it sounds, but still retains that "different" factor most ceramics give. With this superior level of quality comes a higher price, but in my opinion, it's worth it.
If you want a call that is less money but will still sing turkey and get you that "different" factor, I'd say try Paul Durham or Kevin Farr, as they'll be able to hook you up for some of the best prices for what is still a quality call.
I would check out You tube videos and listen to what they have on there.I know for 50$ I would check out Mike Yingling classifieds on here.I have the exact black line Persimmon call he is selling and It sounds all turkey to me. I know he has a you tube of his. I am sure what the other guys have told you is solid advice but I wouldn't be afraid to buy anything from Mike and his listing is available now if it's still there so there wouldn't be a wait.
You might want to check this out
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1mOJ2KA4LEE
I have a zebrawood ceramic/glass ready to ship.
https://soundcloud.com/user-824597130/ceramic-glass-zebrawood
How much do the Anderson Daybreak Paduak ceramics sell for,,if anybody has ordered one recently
Yingling, Kaiser,Vector and Halloran.
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Kaiser, Halloran, Stumpy, or Daybreak. All are really solid calls.
Not a giant ceramic guy but Hallrans has really impressed me. If I was looking to get one, that's the one id get
Haven't heard one yet but I see that Kimmie Hanks now has a Ceramic out. He makes some fine calls so I'm bettin it'll be a good one.
I got a daybreak on here for around 100 bucks and it got a spot in my vest!
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How much do the Anderson Daybreak Paduak ceramics sell for,,if anybody has ordered one recently
107$ just got one
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Ill echo the comments on Gary Anderson Ceramic Pot calls. I have his Padauk Ceramic and its in a category all its own.
Halloran Kaiser and American Strutter also all make good ceramic pot calls.
I've got a Halloran and it's a good un
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Thanks got the mentions guys. I will say this about the desired sound mentioned in the original post. A well tuned ceramic will scream. They are and should be higher than you will get out of glass or slate. If you're wanting something more mellow I would recommend a slate playing surface. As always I will be more than happy to build one but it's not going to be a more mellow tone like you're looking for, to be fair and honest. My Ceramics are the hottest call that I make and want to be forthright on the sound to expect, they are high and have a nasal tone to them, the rollover is quick and there is good rasp on the back on the note.
Thanks,
Paul D.
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Quote from: Happy hooker on December 17, 2017, 10:47:12 AM
How much do the Anderson Daybreak Paduak ceramics sell for,,if anybody has ordered one recently
107$ just got one
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Yep....just got mine a couple weeks ago. They are amazing!
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Quote from: Chuck1443 on December 18, 2017, 02:59:10 AM
Quote from: Happy hooker on December 17, 2017, 10:47:12 AM
How much do the Anderson Daybreak Paduak ceramics sell for,,if anybody has ordered one recently
107$ just got one
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Yep....just got mine a couple weeks ago. They are amazing!
Don't be in hurry I got one a couple weeks ago been waiting guite a while nice call
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Quote from: Ol Yelper on December 17, 2017, 08:29:57 PM
Haven't heard one yet but I see that Kimmie Hanks now has a Ceramic out. He makes some fine calls so I'm bettin it'll be a good one.
Found this on YouTube, what do you guys think?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mOJ2KA4LEE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mOJ2KA4LEE)
Quote from: pauld on December 20, 2017, 07:14:40 AM
Thanks got the mentions guys. I will say this about the desired sound mentioned in the original post. A well tuned ceramic will scream. They are and should be higher than you will get out of glass or slate. If you're wanting something more mellow I would recommend a slate playing surface. As always I will be more than happy to build one but it's not going to be a more mellow tone like you're looking for, to be fair and honest. My Ceramics are the hottest call that I make and want to be forthright on the sound to expect, they are high and have a nasal tone to them, the rollover is quick and there is good rasp on the back on the note.
Thanks,
Paul D.
I agree 100%. If you want mellow then slate is where you need to look. I like ceramic and slate, but keep in mind you buy the surface for the sound you want. Playing mellow is slates category.
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I just watched the Hanks video great sounding call, I have two of their calls and both are always in my vest, I can't believe more people on here don't talk about Hanks calls, Awesome callers!
And man would I love to fish that pond I that video!
Quote from: 3bailey3 on December 26, 2017, 07:34:38 PM
I just watched the Hanks video great sounding call, I have two of their calls and both are always in my vest, I can't believe more people on here don't talk about Hanks calls, Awesome callers!
I don't own one but would love to one day. His calls don't get enough recognition. Does he go to NWTF convention?
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Quote from: 3bailey3 on December 26, 2017, 07:34:38 PM
I just watched the Hanks video great sounding call, I have two of their calls and both are always in my vest, I can't believe more people on here don't talk about Hanks calls, Awesome callers!
I don't own one but would love to one day. His calls don't get enough recognition. Does he go to NWTF convention?
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Yes.... Hanks has won the D.D. Adams callmaker award 2 years in a row. He makes a fantastic pot call. I have his Padauk Aluminum and his Zebrawood Glass over Aluminum and both are awesome pot calls.
Im going to be getting his ceramic very soon.
Just found floor plan for the convention. It's showing hanks in booth 1025 for everyone's reference. I'll make sure I stop by this one.
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870 those are the two that stay in my vest, great calls!
Just ordered Hanks Padauk/Ceramic... AND the Osage Glass Over Aluminum. Anxious to try them out first hand. Want to get my hands on Halloran's Ceramic and try that one too.
There always will be a spot in my vest for my curly maple/ceramic from Andy Kaiser, but ceramic is the only surface I do not have multiples of.
Quote from: vt35mag on December 27, 2017, 01:44:42 PM
Just ordered Hanks Padauk/Ceramic... AND the Osage Glass Over Aluminum. Anxious to try them out first hand. Want to get my hands on Halloran's Ceramic and try that one too.
There always will be a spot in my vest for my curly maple/ceramic from Andy Kaiser, but ceramic is the only surface I do not have multiples of.
Can you provide us with a review or sound file when you get it?
Thx
Pete
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Quote from: vt35mag on December 27, 2017, 01:44:42 PM
Just ordered Hanks Padauk/Ceramic... AND the Osage Glass Over Aluminum. Anxious to try them out first hand. Want to get my hands on Halloran's Ceramic and try that one too.
There always will be a spot in my vest for my curly maple/ceramic from Andy Kaiser, but ceramic is the only surface I do not have multiples of.
Can you provide us with a review or sound file when you get it?
can do
Thx
Pete
The Hanks Ceramic came. The call I received sounds just like the one being played in the youtube video. I would describe the yelp as having a medium front that finishes RASPY. Very easy call to play. To my ear, it sounded best with dymondwood, bloodwood, and Ipe strikers. I will hang onto it, being it has the medium front and a raspy back. My Kaiser Maple Ceramic has a higher front, with not quite as much rasp. If you don't have a ceramic in your arsenal and like rasp, you will probably be more than happy with it. If you have a ceramic already that you are really into, and are thinking about picking one of these up. I would be a little reserved in your expectations with it, if you are hoping it it will replace what you currently have. Its a solid call and I am sure they will sell a ton of them though.
I like the sound files I've heard from Lonnie Sneed's Ceramic. I would have ordered it this morning when I talked to him but didn't have the extra funds to get it with the other two I ordered from him.
Tony Reynolds's also has a very good sounding Ceramic.
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ive owned at one time or another all the ceramics mentioned minus the hanks and my favorite is a houndstooth
How do you guys find the ceramics handle humid mourning s or conditions compared to glass,Crystal,aluminum.
ceramic seems handle wet conditions good but like any surface u dont have right striker when its damp its not going run right
Quote from: M,Yingling on January 07, 2018, 04:25:16 PM
ceramic seems handle wet conditions good but like any surface u dont have right striker when its damp its not going run right
Get Mike's fiber rod striker then you don't have to worry jmo.
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