Had a guy drop by the shop the other night to run some boxes. He's been on my wait list awhile and his name is coming up. I had a cedar, a walnut, and a poplar box all with purple heart lids ready for him to inspect and place his order. I learned at Nashville how enjoyable it is to work with potential customers and get them calling pretty good which at times can involve changing every habit they have or simply teaching them how to get started. I really get a kick from that interaction. Anyway back to the guy. Nice guy and accomplished turkey hunter but was absolutely in no hurry to attempt any calling. He had me run everything and the Poplar which was sold already was our favorite. He says "just build me a poplar and ask do you want me to go ahead a pay you now?" I said hang on a minute, lets get you running this call.........He could not, which is perfectly fine and I start to instruct him. Then I realize he is left handed........both sides of the call were good but the left side was extremely good and the side I favor as a righty. He could not play the best side of that call. I guess my question would be to those of you that regularly sell boxes and work with customers, do you have any issues instructing people that use a different method than yourself or are opposite handed ?
Thanks
Jeff
Shag Hill
Did he try it on its side or upside down while there ? How many one sided boxes have I ever seen exclusively for lefties?
Zero
For those boxes that allow the paddle to be on either end it would seem to be a solution but I have experienced calls that were tuned to certain sides and they just were not the same when the paddle was turned around.
I do not make box calls but certainly believe that problems arise with different techniques, lefty vs. righty,experience , etc.
Have had many of these same situations. I show them how I prefer and how it is tuned for. Then I run it 3-4 different ways to show them it is not how it is held that makes the best sound. It is the practice.
I make lefty one siders and it does make it easier for southpaws, but Kip is correct practice is the best way!!!
Steve
Get proficient with calling on both sides of the call and both directions. Sometimes there are those people that just can't make a call work and thats not your fault.
Joe
Quote from: TRKYHTR on September 30, 2014, 09:19:07 PM
Get proficient with calling on both sides of the call and both directions. Sometimes there are those people that just can't make a call work and thats not your fault.
Joe
You aint kidding Joe! Have spent alot of time with some folks that just can't get it. Then some little girl walks up to the booth and after a few minutes of training, I'd hunt with her.
Steve savage makes a left handed box call.
Steve Savage made me a great left-handed one-sider and it is much easier for me to play. Thanks again Steve.