I am wanting to get a Nice easy to use Trumpet. I have never messed with them before , but I'd love to learn . Can someone give me an idea of a nice one that's easier to use then some ?? I have been a big turkey hunter for 30+ years and have killed some nice ones , this will be my first year to hunt in last 2 years , I was in a bad motorcycle accident in 2022 and wasn't suppose to make it , but with a lot of prayers and doctors and 5 months in hospital I pulled through. So I can't hunt like I use too and chase after them, I am stuck having to sit in one spot a long time and try and call them to me . And I decided to try and learn a new call . Thanks Billy
Contact Brian Mero here or on Facebook. His are as easy to play as any and not nearly as much $$ as most.
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Brian Mero or Kevin Dorsey. Both make good sounding calls for a great price.
For your first one contact: Gene Shoemaker - DES Trumpets is on the forum and can have you one in a few days ... Very reasonably priced
He also has a Facebook Page and has lots of sound files and pictures of his trumpets.
On the forum he goes by : Shoebuck ...
Thank all y'all for the ideas. I'll start looking them up . Any certain wood easier than others ???
Quote from: 28 gauge Hunter on February 25, 2024, 01:14:02 PM
Thank all y'all for the ideas. I'll start looking them up . Any certain wood easier than others ???
The wood is more of your choice. It's the internals that make the trumpet . ... Gene will help you with your decision ...
Brian Mero is who to contact for a great call that you can get without a wait, or much of one. His calls have very easy playability in which you can learn to use the call. There is a reason his names come from guys that have been using trumpets for longer than the recent trumpet fad. Brian is very reasonable in cost. Listen to Terry as he is leading you right.
Brian makes a nice trumpet.. I've had one of his that dates back to 2016 ... African Blackwood
X2 on Brian but also Lee with Misfire calls
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Quote from: Boykin Hollow on February 25, 2024, 04:42:28 PM
X2 on Brian but also Lee with Misfire calls
Mr. Lee Chadwick is gravely overlooked. He makes a dang fine trumpet. Love his acrylic. Another great suggestion!
I'm going to pile on the Brian Mero love here. I bought the trumpet below from him in January of 2012. The top picture is the first turkey I killed using it in April the same year. The second picture is from April of last year. I'm not sure exactly how many turkeys have met their demise in between, but it's been several. Brian was inducted to the NWTF Hall of Fame last year and is a great person as well. I would contact him and see what he recommends for you.
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Also, Andy Terrell makes some good ones
Thanks I been seeing a few of Andy's at a local feed store , may have to check them out .
Greg Gwaltney make a easy playing trumpet. Reasonable price and not a long wait.
Lots of good choices for someone wanting to dip their toe into yelpers.
Ralph Permar's Improved Jordan is tough to beat for price/playability.
https://permarturkeycalls.com/jordan-yelper-55/
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If you don't want to wait, then I would also give a recommendation for Brian Mero. Both of these calls draw very easy and it's unreal how fast his turnaround is. EZ's recommendation of a Permar improved Jordan is another excellent recommendation. I carry one with me in my bag no matter what other trumpet I carry.
The Greg Gwaltney recommendation is definitely one you should consider. His wait list is not long in comparison to some other guys. He's great to work with and builds my current favorite trumpet. If you don't mind a short wait, you'll get a quality instrument that would be the only one you would need. He just one first in the Amateur division at NWTF as well.
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I have tried contacting Brian Mero waiting to hear back .
One thing to keep in mind is THIS is the time that call makers get hammered with calls. Sometimes it's hard for them to keep up.
If you'd like to practice while waiting-work on a coffee stirrer (single hole). If you can get sounds outta that, transfer the skills developed trumps/WB.
My two cents.
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You got a lot of great advice here. Pick through and choose what's best for you. I'm not a "Trumpeteer" by no means, but I do have some and hunt them. Once you learn how to use them, they all will work for you. Best of luck, enjoy...
Thank all y'all for help,, going Thursday and look at one of Andy Terrell's
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Thanks I been seeing a few of Andy's at a local feed store , may have to check them out .
Grab 1 !
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Quote from: 28 gauge Hunter on February 25, 2024, 09:34:15 PM
Thanks I been seeing a few of Andy's at a local feed store , may have to check them out .
Grab 1 !
Where is that feed store?
It's in Brookhaven Ms ,, Co Lin feed and seed is name of them.