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Turkey Calls => Trumpets / Wingbones Forum => Topic started by: davisd9 on July 14, 2024, 06:17:55 PM

Title: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: davisd9 on July 14, 2024, 06:17:55 PM
I will be the first to admit that I do not have an artistic bone in my body. To me trumpets, and most all turkey calls, are pieces of folk art. The craftsmanship that so many builders have is just amazing to me. I wish that I have the artistic ability that some have in their pinky finger. How they can take a piece of wood, plastic, resin, etc and turn it into something beautiful. Thankfully I am friends with a few of them and I can live vicariously through their work as they share photos of the calls they are putting out of their shop.

Anyway, I will be sending this piece of rosewood and ivory to my builder of choice. I do not know his timeline but I know when he begins his work he will turn this in one of his turkey killing pieces of art. The wait will be long, but worth the wait. I cannot wait until the artist reveals his masterpiece!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240714/b4c0f71144b9727b8b3968564d90ea44.jpg)


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Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: SwampRooster17 on July 14, 2024, 06:34:08 PM
Looking forward to seeing the end product!


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Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: Crowstalker on July 14, 2024, 07:46:26 PM
I'm also curious for the end result


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Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: Crowstalker on July 14, 2024, 07:46:40 PM
I'm also curious as to what you made from those pieces


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Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: Yoder409 on July 14, 2024, 08:35:10 PM
Can't wait to see the finished product !!
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: Greg Massey on July 14, 2024, 10:51:30 PM
That's awesome and like others I can't wait to see the results ...
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on July 15, 2024, 09:10:24 AM
Agreed, there are some talented callmakers here and enjoy seeing the work they put out. Looking forward to see this masterpiece.
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Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: turkey stew on July 15, 2024, 08:52:37 PM
Those raw products should make an awesome horn!
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: PharmHunter on July 16, 2024, 02:45:45 PM
Yessir, going to turn into a fine turkey killing instrument!
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: aclawrence on July 26, 2024, 08:21:08 AM
I'm the one who's jealous...of the sweet trumpet you're going to be getting. Can't wait to see it.


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Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: davisd9 on August 06, 2024, 08:29:29 PM
Well I cut the blank and sent half with the fossil ivory to a builder today. The hard part now, the wait.

Ordered another piece of ivory and waiting for it to come in the mail and then I will send it and the other half to another builder.
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: Yoder409 on August 06, 2024, 10:36:37 PM
Anxious to see.....
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: davisd9 on August 23, 2024, 07:50:27 PM
Well I got a picture from the artist, could not be more pleased and cannot wait to have it in my hands!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240823/5f5780e2aa05c59a80cc5d87f2e728b0.jpg)


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Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: tal on August 23, 2024, 08:08:37 PM
 That's quite a call, congrats.  :icon_thumright:
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Post by: Greg Massey on August 23, 2024, 08:46:14 PM
Very nice and congrats on a beautiful trumpet
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Post by: packmule on August 23, 2024, 11:20:58 PM
Oh my! Congratulations on a beauty.
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: Yoder409 on August 24, 2024, 07:35:48 AM
 :drool:

DANG, son..... !!!
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: greentrout on August 24, 2024, 10:13:37 AM
Man! That ivory and rosewood complement each other nicely!

Can't wait to see how your second piece ends up!
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: turkey stew on August 24, 2024, 10:58:37 AM
Congrats on one sweet horn!
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: davisd9 on August 24, 2024, 11:27:07 AM
Quote from: greentrout on August 24, 2024, 10:13:37 AMMan! That ivory and rosewood complement each other nicely!

Can't wait to see how your second piece ends up!

Mr. Permar confirmed he received the blanks. That trumpet will be a longer wait with how long it takes him to build the hex calls but it will certainly be worth it. Appreciate the kind words!
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: greentrout on August 24, 2024, 01:34:57 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on August 24, 2024, 11:27:07 AM
Quote from: greentrout on August 24, 2024, 10:13:37 AMMan! That ivory and rosewood complement each other nicely!

Can't wait to see how your second piece ends up!

Mr. Permar confirmed he received the blanks. That trumpet will be a longer wait with how long it takes him to build the hex calls but it will certainly be worth it. Appreciate the kind words!

A hex will suit those materials perfectly! Will be worth the wait for sure. A fine pair to have for sure.
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: davisd9 on September 04, 2024, 08:32:59 PM
Unsurprisingly, Ricky hit the ball out the park with the call. The fossil ivory has lots of figure and his finish really makes the call pop. She plays better than she looks and I hope to take a photo beside some bronze feathers next year!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240905/cb74874c5b9b2d42cfa359a8edfe7eea.jpg)


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Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: turkey stew on September 04, 2024, 08:54:55 PM
That is one fine horn!
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: greentrout on September 04, 2024, 09:17:57 PM
Gorgeous! Waiting for my turn to try one out!
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: EZ on September 06, 2024, 08:06:29 AM
Quote from: turkey stew on September 04, 2024, 08:54:55 PMThat is one fine horn!

X10
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: jdub2041 on September 06, 2024, 07:40:31 PM
Gorgeous!! Ricky is one of the best!!
Title: Re: Bits of Jealousy
Post by: boatpaddle on September 07, 2024, 04:11:23 PM
Outstanding trumpet...

Very well done.

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