I'm in the market for, a more mellow sounding slate call. I've been researching several callmakers that have a cedar pot with a slate surface that would be a Good Fit. And yes, I missed Dazzler's, Paul Hicks cedar red slate, by 20 to 30 minutes a few days ago. With that being said, what are some of your recommendations??? If you have contact information that would be greatly appreciated. You can respond here or PM me as well. Thanks!
For a mellow call, a Mark McPhail (Wise Old Owl) call would fit the bill.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sadler McGraw makes a "Purr Pot" that is awesome!!!! Very mellow
Have a good one, Bo
Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
Quote from: runngun on March 01, 2023, 10:29:17 AM
Sadler McGraw makes a "Purr Pot" that is awesome!!!! Very mellow
Have a good one, Bo
Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
This is a good one, too.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Light purrs and soft clucks aren't a problem for me on any pot. What I was driving at was, it seems the softer woods in slate pots make for a softer more mellow sound. I've heard several cedar pots that are what I think I'm searching for, but I don't know who makes a quality cedar or soft wood pot. Point me in the right direction fellas.
Quote from: bbcoach on March 01, 2023, 02:50:54 PM
Light purrs and soft clucks aren't a problem for me on any pot. What I was driving at was, it seems the softer woods in slate pots make for a softer more mellow sound. I've heard several cedar pots that are what I think I'm searching for, but I don't know who makes a quality cedar or soft wood pot. Point me in the right direction fellas.
I have heard great things about Brad Roberts green Slate in a cedar pot. Might try and land one of them.....good luck.
T3 Pur pot ,,,, thank me later .
Lonnie Sneed lonesome hen in cedar might be a good choice for what you are wanting to do
That t3 purr pot sounds great
There's a member on this site that makes a awesome lil caller named them" kistachie killer ".
It a great low volume call also .
If you can get one, a Lonnie Mabry cedar slate is very mellow and softer than most other builders' calls
Ralph Snodgrass (Lightning Strike) has a rectangular slate box that has nice mello sounding yelps and clucks.
He had some holly which is about like walnut, might have something softer.
Roger Parks double spur does it all...
Quote from: Sixes on March 01, 2023, 09:00:20 PM
If you can get one, a Lonnie Mabry cedar slate is very mellow and softer than most other builders' calls
Yes it certainly is. Nicely made call too.
I sold one yesterday that's probably what you are looking for. Originally built it to take to DDC this week end and was picking out a striker for it when 2 guys walked in the shop after hearing it one guy started putting 20s on the table. After he had 3 on the table. I handed him the call and striker of his choice
Red cedar with green slate and IPE striker
Quote from: Sixes on March 01, 2023, 09:00:20 PM
If you can get one, a Lonnie Mabry cedar slate is very mellow and softer than most other builders' calls
If I understand correctly, Lonnie only sells out of his shop correct? And he is located in Georgia I believe.
Quote from: NCbowjunkie on March 02, 2023, 10:26:25 AM
I sold one yesterday that's probably what you are looking for. Originally built it to take to DDC this week end and was picking out a striker for it when 2 guys walked in the shop after hearing it one guy started putting 20s on the table. After he had 3 on the table. I handed him the call and striker of his choice
Red cedar with green slate and IPE striker
Sent you a PM.
Play a regular slate pot and listen to Barry Manilow. That's about as mellow as you can get.
Quote from: jhoward11 on March 02, 2023, 01:15:46 PM
Play a regular slate pot and listen to Barry Manilow. That's about as mellow as you can get.
We don't want to torture the poor kid.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on March 02, 2023, 01:22:07 PM
Quote from: jhoward11 on March 02, 2023, 01:15:46 PM
Play a regular slate pot and listen to Barry Manilow. That's about as mellow as you can get.
We don't want to torture the poor kid.
I want to be able to shoot the bird, not just have it fall over dead! And yes I am 65 so I remember Barry Very Well. I want him to say, "Looks like I didn't Make It."
Quote from: bbcoach on March 02, 2023, 02:01:32 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on March 02, 2023, 01:22:07 PM
Quote from: jhoward11 on March 02, 2023, 01:15:46 PM
Play a regular slate pot and listen to Barry Manilow. That's about as mellow as you can get.
We don't want to torture the poor kid.
I want to be able to shoot the bird, not just have it fall over dead! And yes I am 65 so I remember Barry Very Well. I want him to say, "Looks like I didn't Make It."
My mother played Barry, Niel and Barbara all the time.