Title: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 01, 2019, 03:55:40 PM
Post by: gergg on January 01, 2019, 03:55:40 PM
I built this Snakewood trumpet today, this blank has been waiting for just the right project......I love Snakewood trumpets, so this one is for me.....Woohoo ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/8lNbJIr.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/8lNbJIr.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: outdoors on January 01, 2019, 04:05:11 PM
Post by: outdoors on January 01, 2019, 04:05:11 PM
O oooo WoW Greg that is AWSOME looking
Ps: have any more ..
Ps: have any more ..
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: Chris O on January 01, 2019, 04:16:44 PM
Post by: Chris O on January 01, 2019, 04:16:44 PM
Very nice!!!!
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Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: M,Yingling on January 01, 2019, 04:28:49 PM
Post by: M,Yingling on January 01, 2019, 04:28:49 PM
Thats got some nice figure to it ,,Nice one :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: hush on January 01, 2019, 04:37:16 PM
Post by: hush on January 01, 2019, 04:37:16 PM
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 01, 2019, 04:49:19 PM
Post by: gergg on January 01, 2019, 04:49:19 PM
Quote from: outdoors on January 01, 2019, 04:05:11 PM
O oooo WoW Greg that is AWSOME looking
Ps: have any more ..
Thanks brother.......I thought about selling this one, but I am a sucker for Snakewood so I just had to keep it. I have some other Snakewood blanks, but they don't appear(from the outside) to have as much figure as this one....... but, you never really know until you get deep into Snakewood blanks what the end product will look like.
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: outdoors on January 01, 2019, 05:11:22 PM
Post by: outdoors on January 01, 2019, 05:11:22 PM
Quote from: gergg on January 01, 2019, 04:49:19 PMQuote from: outdoors on January 01, 2019, 04:05:11 PM
O oooo WoW Greg that is AWSOME looking
Ps: have any more ..
Thanks brother.......I thought about selling this one, but I am a sucker for Snakewood so I just had to keep it. I have some other Snakewood blanks, but they don't appear(from the outside) to have as much figure as this one....... but, you never really know until you get deep into Snakewood blanks what the end product will look like.
I appreciate your honesty , I'll wait. THANKS
SHURE is a BEUT , I'd keep it also .
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 01, 2019, 05:16:18 PM
Post by: gergg on January 01, 2019, 05:16:18 PM
Quote from: outdoors on January 01, 2019, 05:11:22 PMQuote from: gergg on January 01, 2019, 04:49:19 PMQuote from: outdoors on January 01, 2019, 04:05:11 PM
O oooo WoW Greg that is AWSOME looking
Ps: have any more ..
Thanks brother.......I thought about selling this one, but I am a sucker for Snakewood so I just had to keep it. I have some other Snakewood blanks, but they don't appear(from the outside) to have as much figure as this one....... but, you never really know until you get deep into Snakewood blanks what the end product will look like.
I appreciate your honesty , I'll wait. THANKS
SHURE is a BEUT , I'd keep it also .
Yeah, not into misleading anyone. I've got some Snakewood drying that will be killer, will let you know when it is ready.
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: outdoors on January 01, 2019, 05:19:18 PM
Post by: outdoors on January 01, 2019, 05:19:18 PM
:icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: Sir-diealot on January 01, 2019, 06:13:03 PM
Post by: Sir-diealot on January 01, 2019, 06:13:03 PM
Great job, very pretty.
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 01, 2019, 06:47:49 PM
Post by: gergg on January 01, 2019, 06:47:49 PM
Appreciate the kind words gents!
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: crow on January 01, 2019, 09:19:00 PM
Post by: crow on January 01, 2019, 09:19:00 PM
Very sharp looking trumpet, beautiful figure in that wood
that is a fine one to keep for yourself
that is a fine one to keep for yourself
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 02, 2019, 05:45:17 AM
Post by: gergg on January 02, 2019, 05:45:17 AM
Quote from: crow on January 01, 2019, 09:19:00 PM
Very sharp looking trumpet, beautiful figure in that wood
that is a fine one to keep for yourself
Thanks....I had one side of this blank made into a trumpet by Billy Buice a year or so ago and it was beautiful, so I thought there was a good chance that this side would have nice figure too.....and I got lucky.
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: CMBOSTC on January 02, 2019, 07:30:58 AM
Post by: CMBOSTC on January 02, 2019, 07:30:58 AM
You picked the right one to keep Greg. Although, I would probably have a BW in my vest also.
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: sbbow on January 02, 2019, 09:08:23 AM
Post by: sbbow on January 02, 2019, 09:08:23 AM
That's some serious eye candy there!
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Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: Gawhitaker on January 02, 2019, 04:00:28 PM
Post by: Gawhitaker on January 02, 2019, 04:00:28 PM
Fantastic figuring in that one, turned out Gorgeous !!
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 02, 2019, 06:16:04 PM
Post by: gergg on January 02, 2019, 06:16:04 PM
Quote from: Gawhitaker on January 02, 2019, 04:00:28 PM
Fantastic figuring in that one, turned out Gorgeous !!
Appreciate it, yeah, I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. Something about Snakewood, just seems to have a little extra turkey in it.
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: nitro on January 02, 2019, 06:45:01 PM
Post by: nitro on January 02, 2019, 06:45:01 PM
Quote from: gergg on January 02, 2019, 06:16:04 PMQuote from: Gawhitaker on January 02, 2019, 04:00:28 PM
Fantastic figuring in that one, turned out Gorgeous !!
Appreciate it, yeah, I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. Something about Snakewood, just seems to have a little extra turkey in it.
Nice looking call.
My experience with Snakewood is a little different. It doesn't seem to have any special tonal quality, is very prone to cracking and the pattern and figure fades over time..instead of improving like say Osage or Olivewood, it goes the other direction.. Just one man's observations.
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 02, 2019, 07:28:19 PM
Post by: gergg on January 02, 2019, 07:28:19 PM
Quote from: nitro on January 02, 2019, 06:45:01 PMHey Nitro, I hear ya, thank goodness there are lots of wood choices as everyone may prefer a little different sound and look. I love my Snakewood horn, and to me it is unique/special, but I have others that are great in their own way too.Quote from: gergg on January 02, 2019, 06:16:04 PMQuote from: Gawhitaker on January 02, 2019, 04:00:28 PM
Fantastic figuring in that one, turned out Gorgeous !!
Appreciate it, yeah, I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. Something about Snakewood, just seems to have a little extra turkey in it.
Nice looking call.
My experience with Snakewood is a little different. It doesn't seem to have any special tonal quality, is very prone to cracking and the pattern and figure fades over time..instead of improving like say Osage or Olivewood, it goes the other direction.. Just one man's observations.
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: nitro on January 02, 2019, 07:46:23 PM
Post by: nitro on January 02, 2019, 07:46:23 PM
Quote from: gergg on January 02, 2019, 07:28:19 PMQuote from: nitro on January 02, 2019, 06:45:01 PMHey Nitro, I hear ya, thank goodness there are lots of wood choices as everyone may prefer a little different sound and look. I love my Snakewood horn, and to me it is unique/special, but I have others that are great in their own way too.Quote from: gergg on January 02, 2019, 06:16:04 PMQuote from: Gawhitaker on January 02, 2019, 04:00:28 PM
Fantastic figuring in that one, turned out Gorgeous !!
Appreciate it, yeah, I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. Something about Snakewood, just seems to have a little extra turkey in it.
Nice looking call.
My experience with Snakewood is a little different. It doesn't seem to have any special tonal quality, is very prone to cracking and the pattern and figure fades over time..instead of improving like say Osage or Olivewood, it goes the other direction.. Just one man's observations.
Understood. Let's revisit this in 5or 10 years and see how she looks. I have some 30 year old trumpets that have improved... and some 5 year old Snakewood calls that have almost bled out ..it's a strange phenomenon of chemistry, and this oxidation, weathering process..
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 02, 2019, 07:56:24 PM
Post by: gergg on January 02, 2019, 07:56:24 PM
Quote from: nitro on January 02, 2019, 07:46:23 PMQuote from: gergg on January 02, 2019, 07:28:19 PMQuote from: nitro on January 02, 2019, 06:45:01 PMHey Nitro, I hear ya, thank goodness there are lots of wood choices as everyone may prefer a little different sound and look. I love my Snakewood horn, and to me it is unique/special, but I have others that are great in their own way too.Quote from: gergg on January 02, 2019, 06:16:04 PMQuote from: Gawhitaker on January 02, 2019, 04:00:28 PM
Fantastic figuring in that one, turned out Gorgeous !!
Appreciate it, yeah, I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. Something about Snakewood, just seems to have a little extra turkey in it.
Nice looking call.
My experience with Snakewood is a little different. It doesn't seem to have any special tonal quality, is very prone to cracking and the pattern and figure fades over time..instead of improving like say Osage or Olivewood, it goes the other direction.. Just one man's observations.
Understood. Let's revisit this in 5or 10 years and see how she looks. I have some 30 year old trumpets that have improved... and some 5 year old Snakewood calls that have almost bled out ..it's a strange phenomenon of chemistry, and this oxidation, weathering process..
Deal....let's meet up and hunt a bird together, I will bring a slew of trumpets to compare(including this Snakewood).....hopefully we can both get around okay in 10 years, might need to make that 5 if we are near any mountains.....lol
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: nitro on January 02, 2019, 09:20:15 PM
Post by: nitro on January 02, 2019, 09:20:15 PM
Quote from: gergg on January 02, 2019, 07:56:24 PMQuote from: nitro on January 02, 2019, 07:46:23 PMQuote from: gergg on January 02, 2019, 07:28:19 PMQuote from: nitro on January 02, 2019, 06:45:01 PMHey Nitro, I hear ya, thank goodness there are lots of wood choices as everyone may prefer a little different sound and look. I love my Snakewood horn, and to me it is unique/special, but I have others that are great in their own way too.Quote from: gergg on January 02, 2019, 06:16:04 PMQuote from: Gawhitaker on January 02, 2019, 04:00:28 PM
Fantastic figuring in that one, turned out Gorgeous !!
Appreciate it, yeah, I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. Something about Snakewood, just seems to have a little extra turkey in it.
Nice looking call.
My experience with Snakewood is a little different. It doesn't seem to have any special tonal quality, is very prone to cracking and the pattern and figure fades over time..instead of improving like say Osage or Olivewood, it goes the other direction.. Just one man's observations.
Understood. Let's revisit this in 5or 10 years and see how she looks. I have some 30 year old trumpets that have improved... and some 5 year old Snakewood calls that have almost bled out ..it's a strange phenomenon of chemistry, and this oxidation, weathering process..
Deal....let's meet up and hunt a bird together, I will bring a slew of trumpets to compare(including this Snakewood).....hopefully we can both get around okay in 10 years, might need to make that 5 if we are near any mountains.....lol
I'm always up for a May NGA mpountain bird hunt. I plan to hunt - until I can't..
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 02, 2019, 09:34:18 PM
Post by: gergg on January 02, 2019, 09:34:18 PM
Quote from: nitro on January 02, 2019, 09:20:15 PMQuote from: gergg on January 02, 2019, 07:56:24 PMQuote from: nitro on January 02, 2019, 07:46:23 PMQuote from: gergg on January 02, 2019, 07:28:19 PMQuote from: nitro on January 02, 2019, 06:45:01 PMHey Nitro, I hear ya, thank goodness there are lots of wood choices as everyone may prefer a little different sound and look. I love my Snakewood horn, and to me it is unique/special, but I have others that are great in their own way too.Quote from: gergg on January 02, 2019, 06:16:04 PMQuote from: Gawhitaker on January 02, 2019, 04:00:28 PM
Fantastic figuring in that one, turned out Gorgeous !!
Appreciate it, yeah, I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. Something about Snakewood, just seems to have a little extra turkey in it.
Nice looking call.
My experience with Snakewood is a little different. It doesn't seem to have any special tonal quality, is very prone to cracking and the pattern and figure fades over time..instead of improving like say Osage or Olivewood, it goes the other direction.. Just one man's observations.
Understood. Let's revisit this in 5or 10 years and see how she looks. I have some 30 year old trumpets that have improved... and some 5 year old Snakewood calls that have almost bled out ..it's a strange phenomenon of chemistry, and this oxidation, weathering process..
Deal....let's meet up and hunt a bird together, I will bring a slew of trumpets to compare(including this Snakewood).....hopefully we can both get around okay in 10 years, might need to make that 5 if we are near any mountains.....lol
I'm always up for a May NGA mpountain bird hunt. I plan to hunt - until I can't..
We need to make that happen, like you I plan on going until I can't walk. My dad loves turkey hunting, this is his last year, sad for me as I walked many a mile with him through the mountains and cypress swamps of Florida chasing turkeys, hope I can make it to my mid-80's like him.
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: outdoors on January 02, 2019, 11:47:34 PM
Post by: outdoors on January 02, 2019, 11:47:34 PM
Dam it it's getting interesting :popcorn:
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 03, 2019, 06:14:56 AM
Post by: gergg on January 03, 2019, 06:14:56 AM
Quote from: outdoors on January 02, 2019, 11:47:34 PMNah, just having a fun discussion.....
Dam it it's getting interesting :popcorn:
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: outdoors on January 03, 2019, 08:27:08 AM
Post by: outdoors on January 03, 2019, 08:27:08 AM
Well you know
We Chang some , some change a lot over the years and some not munch
Change a little
If you understand what I mean
Wood and flesh are the same as changing over years
Hey I'm going back to my coffee this is to much for me right now
We Chang some , some change a lot over the years and some not munch
Change a little
If you understand what I mean
Wood and flesh are the same as changing over years
Hey I'm going back to my coffee this is to much for me right now
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: Gobble! on January 03, 2019, 10:22:20 AM
Post by: Gobble! on January 03, 2019, 10:22:20 AM
shes a beaut.
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: turkey stew on January 03, 2019, 01:52:30 PM
Post by: turkey stew on January 03, 2019, 01:52:30 PM
Mighty fine trumpet!
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 04, 2019, 08:15:18 AM
Post by: gergg on January 04, 2019, 08:15:18 AM
Quote from: turkey stew on January 03, 2019, 01:52:30 PM
Mighty fine trumpet!
Thanks, it is a favorite of mine for sure.
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: Fatbeard on January 04, 2019, 10:44:08 PM
Post by: Fatbeard on January 04, 2019, 10:44:08 PM
Beautiful call
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 05, 2019, 07:16:20 AM
Post by: gergg on January 05, 2019, 07:16:20 AM
Quote from: Fatbeard on January 04, 2019, 10:44:08 PMThank you sir, one of these days I want to try to build a wingbone, sure like yours.
Beautiful call
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: NCL on January 17, 2019, 07:23:30 AM
Post by: NCL on January 17, 2019, 07:23:30 AM
I received my snakewood trumpet from Greg last and was super impressed with his craftsmanship and eye for detail. I played with it for a while until the CFO aka wife started making comments but I found it played right out of the box which to put in perspective I am new to trumpets and just learning. Gregs trumpets are the real deal for me.
Title: Re: Snakewood Trumpet Build
Post by: gergg on January 18, 2019, 06:15:59 PM
Post by: gergg on January 18, 2019, 06:15:59 PM
Quote from: NCL on January 17, 2019, 07:23:30 AM
I received my snakewood trumpet from Greg last and was super impressed with his craftsmanship and eye for detail. I played with it for a while until the CFO aka wife started making comments but I found it played right out of the box which to put in perspective I am new to trumpets and just learning. Gregs trumpets are the real deal for me.
Very happy that you liked the trumpet, thanks for giving it a try.
Take care.....Greg