Going to order a Sinclair titanium. I want it in cocobola I believe , but I don't know what size. So to all you titanium users should I go with a 3" , a 3-1/4" or 3-1/2". Also any other preference on type of wood for the pot?
He has nice calls. I had his Titanium 3-1/4 - it made a awesome purr and cluck... I just couldn't get the yelp a consistent sound all the time. could have been my strikers, or just plan user error.
Thanks , I know that metallic calls can be finicky. I found with my copper and brass calls that it requires a little more practice and a little different technique when running them.
They also require more conditioning to get broken in correct.. my understanding is they get better with time. But I just stick with glass and slate...
I went with the 3.5" because I was afraid it would be too high pitched if I went smaller and I already have pots that are high pitched. If you play near the edge it will go a little higher though and of course different strikers are certainly a variable to take into account.
IF YOU CALL HIM HE WILL PLAY SOME FOR YA AND YOU CANE MAKE UP YOUR MIND
3" IS ALOT LOUDER THAN THE 3 1/2
Here's a 3.5 Cocobola titanium (over slate)...
http://youtu.be/6Cy6fCqp5iI
I heard he makes a awesome titanium call, I've been wonting to try one myself.
(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/mgraham150/P1010040.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/mgraham150/media/P1010040.jpg.html)
(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/mgraham150/P1010041.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/mgraham150/media/P1010041.jpg.html) 3 1/2 Bolivian Rosewood Titanium over slate,Yellowheart striker
Very impressed with this call,very user friendly.It's a purring and clucking machine.Running it closer to the middle gives me the tone and pitch I'm looking for.Give John a call ,You won't be disappointed.Mike
My Hickory Titanium is 3 ΒΌ"
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Titanium is pretty hard and is not easy to condition the first time but the surface doesn't wear out quickly either.
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Quote from: FL-Boss on May 15, 2015, 10:09:34 AM
He has nice calls. I had his Titanium 3-1/4 - it made a awesome purr and cluck... I just couldn't get the yelp a consistent sound all the time. could have been my strikers, or just plan user error.
If u guys are getting inconsistent yelps from titanium and it sounds like u are try hitting it with 80 grit sand paper or dry wall screen ( I do mine in circles ) it will help keep a consistent sound ,,,like steve says its tuff stuff wont wear like a softer metal
Try box call chalk. I use it on the ones I make and it really doesnt need much conditioning then. Just clean it with a scotchbrite pad add some new chalk and your ready to go.