I have been asked what I have recently picked up. Here are the short boxes. The first is a left-handed one sider from Ed Terefencko in Snakewood over wormy Chestnut. Simply stunning to see in person. The second is a Maple over mineral Poplar from Mike Lapp. The third is a Purpleheart over Butternut from Al & Josh Shoemaker. You guys know I have an addiction for these things and I just cannot imagine short boxes any better than these three. All I can say is that I ran a lot at Nashville and these are the three new ones at my house.
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Great calls Rickey, congratulations. I've had a couple of the field grade boxes from Al and Josh for a while now and they are great sounding calls. But I received one of their premium grade calls (like yours in the photo) a couple weeks ago. It has a jatoba lid and a limba box. I'm just amazed at the craftsmanship in that call, the quality of the wood, and the sounds it produces.
Glad you like the box Rickey. We had a blast running calls with you down there. Great to finally meet you, Bruce, and David.
Great calls from three great guys. That snakewood is awesome.
I am pretty sure I ran that SS Purple Heart over Butternut in Nashville or another one just like it. It was a killer box and I was kicking myself Saturday night for not buying it. Congrats on some fine calls.
Great looking boxes!
Ricky glad you like the calls you picked up its was a pleasure to meet you Bruce and David at the convention I enjoyed spending time with you and was very happy to see Bruce with a smile on his face and dang man David is one tall man or maybe I am just short ;D haha It was good to meet ya's
Mike
Mike--- The pleasure was all mine. I enjoyed our visit. And yes, Bruce has a big smile on his face now and David is one big and tall man. LOL
Nice haul Rickey!!
Fine calls, Rickey...
Rickey, glad you like the call buddy. Like I told you before that was one call that was very tough to let go of....esp since I'm lefty too! It was a pleasure making it for you like always and I hope to see some pictures this spring!!
Ed
Awesome group, Mr. Rickey
Dandy calls Rickey!
Denny
Those aren't calls... They're fine pieces of furniture!!! WOW!
Congrats Rickey you got some mighty fine calls from great callmakers and friends. All top shelf!!!!!!