I don't want to hijack the other ceramic posts but there are many that love Stumpy's ceramics. I've heard the sycamore and it's awesome. Some have the mahogany, the ambrosia maple, mahoe and walnut. Let us know what you have, why you have it and how it sounds. I'm looking to add a ceramic to my crystal and slate arsenal.
I have a sycamore and just sold an ambrosia maple. I liked the sound of the sycamore a little better than the maple, the maple had a little higher pitched yelp than the sycamore. With that said I killed 2 birds with the maple before I sold it. I got great response to the sycamore last season, it is one call that's always going to be in the vest.I have not tried the other wood combinations.
These are strikers I like on mine. Halloran blood wood & ipe, Bill Baublit blood wood and Matt MCclain black locust.
I have a mahogany on the way
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I got a mahogany a while back. It sounds like a toned down version of a good crystal call to me. It is also the easiest call to run I have ever used. I was actually using it to teach my father-in-law to run a pot call while we were in Florida last week. He liked mine so much he had me order him one as soon as we got back.
I have a mahogany that I just got on Monday. It's definitely a nice sounding call and it will be with me on opening day.
I have a Mahoe that rolls over into a beautiful rich rasp. I know there are members who have multiple surfaces. I would be interested in comparisons. I feel Chads Ceramics are such that I will be purchasing additional down the road. The previous comparison of the maple and sycamore is appreciated.
What strikers are you guys running on the ceramics? I have several dymonwoods, hickory, purple heart, laminates and yellowheart. Haven't went the IPE, ebony, black locust route yet for the crystal and slate yet.
I have a sycamore now, great sounding pot. I didn't get it until after season last year so I will find out how the birds like it come April 18. My favorite striker is a Halloran one piece bloodwood, next is a Halloran one piece Ipe and 3rd is a good dymondwood striker
I have a walnut and had a sycamore. Both run super with a Daryl Slaton bloodwood and I also like a McClain black locust on it.
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Quote from: yelpy on March 23, 2019, 11:09:47 AM
I have a walnut and had a sycamore. Both run super with a Daryl Slaton bloodwood and I also like a McClain black locust on it.
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Yelpy, I've heard the sycamore via you tube but haven't heard the walnut. Love the sound of the syc and leaning toward it. What are the differences and why did you let the syc go? I've narrowed my choices down to the syc or the walnut. I like the look of the quarter sewn syc. I'll give my bloodwood striker a go when I make a final decision. Thanks.
I have walnut / qtr sycamore/ mahogany (just in case Chad decides to quit making them... lol)
Out of my pots (each could be slightly different, even with same wood) I find the walnut and sycamore similar, and the mahogany more raspy. Can't go wrong with any. If I had to grab just one, I'd give the slight nod to the sycamore with a Lyman hickory striker. That combo just plays the way I like.
It is a super easy pot to run, and plays all across the surface. You can go dead center for subtle tree yelps and clucks, or run it all the way out for different pitch - multiple bird kinda thing.
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Quote from: yelpy on March 23, 2019, 11:09:47 AM
I have a walnut and had a sycamore. Both run super with a Daryl Slaton bloodwood and I also like a McClain black locust on it.
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Yelpy, I've heard the sycamore via you tube but haven't heard the walnut. Love the sound of the syc and leaning toward it. What are the differences and why did you let the syc go? I've narrowed my choices down to the syc or the walnut. I like the look of the quarter sewn syc. I'll give my bloodwood striker a go when I make a final decision. Thanks.
Try looking under the pot call sound files. There is a walnut sound clip run by footballer I believe.
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Quote from: yelpy on March 23, 2019, 01:42:43 PM
Quote from: bbcoach on March 23, 2019, 11:54:38 AM
Quote from: yelpy on March 23, 2019, 11:09:47 AM
I have a walnut and had a sycamore. Both run super with a Daryl Slaton bloodwood and I also like a McClain black locust on it.
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Yelpy, I've heard the sycamore via you tube but haven't heard the walnut. Love the sound of the syc and leaning toward it. What are the differences and why did you let the syc go? I've narrowed my choices down to the syc or the walnut. I like the look of the quarter sewn syc. I'll give my bloodwood striker a go when I make a final decision. Thanks.
Try looking under the pot call sound files. There is a walnut sound clip run by footballer I believe.
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And yes I think I messed up selling the sycamore but the walnut is just fine too. I sold the sycamore and kind of regretted it so I picked up a walnut because it was listed in the classifieds. I really dont think you can go wrong with any of Stumpy ceramics.
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I had a walnut, have 2 sycamore, 2 mahogany, and a mahoe. The mahoe is higher pitched and less raspy than the sycamore and mahogany. Mahogany is raspier than the sycamore, and has a little more pronounced backend to the yelp (not sure how to best explain it) than the sycamore.
Not sure why I parted with the walnut. Had to have been higher pitched than I like or sounded very similar to one I already had.
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Thanks guys for the replies. Keep this going. I have the higher pitch with the Halloran Twisted Sister, that thing is just nasty. I also carry David's Crystal Mistress and a couple of slates so a ceramic with a little TUDE is just what I'm looking for.
I have Stumpy's sycamore which was purchased last summer, in five days it will get a field test
I have a walnut , a mahaghony and a blue mahoe. The mahoe is more clear , the mahaghany has great rasp and the walnut is in between. Im more fond of the walnut and mahaghany.
Quote from: bbcoach on March 23, 2019, 02:42:07 PM
Thanks guys for the replies. Keep this going. I have the higher pitch with the Halloran Twisted Sister, that thing is just nasty. I also carry David's Crystal Mistress and a couple of slates so a ceramic with a little TUDE is just what I'm looking for.
Just got a mahogany today and right out of the box my wife said "oh I really like that one" I turned my back and ran it against another very good ceramic call and she picked the stumpy again immediately.
It's going to go right next to the sister in my vest this year.
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Quote from: bbcoach on March 23, 2019, 02:42:07 PM
Thanks guys for the replies. Keep this going. I have the higher pitch with the Halloran Twisted Sister, that thing is just nasty. I also carry David's Crystal Mistress and a couple of slates so a ceramic with a little TUDE is just what I'm looking for.
Just got a mahogany today and right out of the box my wife said "oh I really like that one" I turned my back and ran it against another very good ceramic call and she picked the stumpy again immediately.
It's going to go right next to the sister in my vest this year.
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Well gentlemen I just got off the phone with Chad and a mahogany is coming my way. He played 2 for me and as some of you are already aware there is some great rasp in the mahogany. Great rollover as well. I wanted to hear that first black limbs he made but it was already spoken for. After hearing Stumpy play the calls and getting Great reviews from you guys, I can't wait to get my hands on the call and get in the woods.
I have a walnut and a sycamore. Like them both, they are similar to me.
If someone is interested I'd let the sycamore go. Gonna post in classifieds.
I have a sycamore that I run with a Lyman Mac ebony striker. Excellent sounding pot
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Quote from: bbcoach on March 26, 2019, 02:12:11 PM
Well gentlemen I just got off the phone with Chad and a mahogany is coming my way. He played 2 for me and as some of you are already aware there is some great rasp in the mahogany. Great rollover as well. I wanted to hear that first black limbs he made but it was already spoken for. After hearing Stumpy play the calls and getting Great reviews from you guys, I can't wait to get my hands on the call and get in the woods.
Good luck with it in the woods coach! Great choice. I'd be surprised if you were disappointed
I have a walnut I really like, my buddy just ordered a sycamore I'm looking forward to playing
I have heard so many great things about Stumpys ceramics. Several have mentioned he is the best in business. I have several of his and looking to purchase a mahogany soon.
Love the whole look and sound of "The Mahogany"
He should really put his work in the competition! He will then get the title he deserves.
Ambrosia Maple Ceramic Pot The strikers are redhear and webwood and bacote and maple. This is my first ceramic and I love the way it sounds. I had a bit of a hard time at first getting it to roll over (My hand problems, not calls problems) but then tried one of Neal's diamond wood strikers on it and it sings wonderfully now.
Quote from: NCL on March 25, 2019, 09:34:05 AM
I have Stumpy's sycamore which was purchased last summer, in five days it will get a field test
Well NCL, how did the syc ceramic do today? Hope you had a Great day! My mahogany should be here Monday or Tuesday, just in time for our Youth opener next Saturday.
The call worked great but the Tom's were not in a cooperative mood.
Quote from: wchadw on March 26, 2019, 04:15:52 PM
I have a sycamore that I run with a Lyman Mac ebony striker. Excellent sounding pot
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i had one gobble his head off to this call last week....
guys thanks for all the nice post and I hope each of you have a successful season and thanks fro purchasing one of my calls
Stumpy
I received my mahogany yesterday morning. Grabbed up a handful of strikers and started another great relationship with a beautiful call. Chad makes a GREAT call. The mahogany is raspy with a great rollover and is easy to play. It is my first ceramic but won't be my last. This call will definitely be in my vest on the 13th.
I have a walnut ceramic. With the right striker, it will sing.
Great craftsmanship and sound
Quote from: stumpy on April 02, 2019, 08:05:11 AM
guys thanks for all the nice post and I hope each of you have a successful season and thanks fro purchasing one of my calls
Stumpy
Your welcome!
Hope you have the time to get out in the woods to take a couple birds yourself. I bet your pretty busy with making calls right now. By the looks of things, you might not have any time to hunt but just build calls and sell parts.
Make sure to take time out to live for you too! Life goes by so fast that most forget to enjoy doing the things they love most.
I can be your hunting buddy if you need a partner. ????
Take care.
Huntress Emily.