Here's a few calls I finished up in the last couple of weeks... Reworked the insides of my slates and I'm really pleased with the results. Added a soundfile of the spalted sycamore call and would love some feedback... thanks for the look
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0tP3w5QjURr
-Derick
Wormy maple and padauk
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u576/DReis03/20140101_141924_zpsf323975d.jpg) (http://s1322.photobucket.com/user/DReis03/media/20140101_141924_zpsf323975d.jpg.html)
spalted sycamore
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u576/DReis03/DSC_0083_zps77e1c3ec.jpg) (http://s1322.photobucket.com/user/DReis03/media/DSC_0083_zps77e1c3ec.jpg.html)
canarywood
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u576/DReis03/DSC_0084_zpse37c2d83.jpg) (http://s1322.photobucket.com/user/DReis03/media/DSC_0084_zpse37c2d83.jpg.html)
machiche (caribbean cherry)
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u576/DReis03/DSC_0085_zps8984a33d.jpg) (http://s1322.photobucket.com/user/DReis03/media/DSC_0085_zps8984a33d.jpg.html)
mesquite
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u576/DReis03/DSC_0087_zpsb882759e.jpg) (http://s1322.photobucket.com/user/DReis03/media/DSC_0087_zpsb882759e.jpg.html)
antique heart pine
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u576/DReis03/DSC_0101_zpsdeaffb5f.jpg) (http://s1322.photobucket.com/user/DReis03/media/DSC_0101_zpsdeaffb5f.jpg.html)
That sycamore call would look good in my vest that's a good looking call
Very Nice! :icon_thumright:
Derick,
They look solid the workmanship is clearly there and I don't know what they sounded like before you reworked them, but it sounds to my ears that you might be leaning on the striker just a tad heavy for a slate call. I could be totally wrong and forgive me if I am, but I like the roll-over, it sounds strong, but it has a little squeak to it at times and I was juist wondering if you eased off a bit on the striker pressure how that would work. For a slate, and they usually do, it has a great cluck and purr!! :icon_thumright: On a scale of 1-10, I would give the sound a 7.0. It sounds good, but I know you can make them sound better! If ya have time post a sound file of a couple other wood combos, they could be quite different.
Scott