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.........the NEXT name in call makers that you're going to be hearing a LOT more about !!!!!

A box showed up at the post office today.  A box kinda in the shape of the kind that holds a box call.  But kinda long.  Like maybe it held a long box call.  It wasn't a surprise.  I've been talking to a gentleman for a while..........he told me he'd been monkeying around building paddle calls.  I said, "Oh, yeah ??"  Long-ish story short.........he sent me a couple pics of some calls he had done.  I was instantly impressed.  Said if they sounded HALF as good as they looked, I wanted one.  I asked him that when he was ready to make one to sell to someone, I'd like to have Call #1 out of his shop..........a checkered cedar paddle over butternut.  He agreed.  Then he suggested another combo that was HIS favorite.  I said "OK.  Make me one of those and I'll have Call #1 AND Call #2".  (More details on the second one later).

Anyhoo.........opened the box up like a kid on Christmas morning.  What I unwrapped was an EXTREMELY well executed piece of woodworking.

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Fit and finish are EXCELLENT !!!  But, really..........the proof is in the ear.  The call came with a paper towel under the paddle to keep it off the rails in shipping.  Naturally, that will take most of the chalk (a piece came supplied) off the call.  Without re-chalking, I fired the call up just because I can't help myself like that.  This call is VERY well tuned !!!  Without even trying, I was pulling 8 different hens and two different gobblers out of it.  Eventually, I did run the chalk over it and it came into its own and runs almost effortlessly.  I've only played with it for 15-20 minutes.  So at this point, the call knows more about it than I do.  But umma tell you what, boys.....!!!!!   There's a pile of dead longbeards in this thing just WAITING to be killed !!!

The bottom of the call lists the wood combination.

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And is stamped with about as cool a stamp as any other call maker uses..........along with the date.

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And the call maker's name and signature.

Did I happen to mention that this gentleman is also a member of the OG Forums ???

You tease lol !!!  Nice looking call

I'm thinking Chris Brumfiel. He's been making some nice calls.

Quote from: Chris O on June 18, 2020, 09:32:41 PM
You tease lol !!!  Nice looking call

I won't make yinz wait TOO long...........  LOL !!!

Quote from: Mathews.1 on June 18, 2020, 09:43:46 PM
I'm thinking Chris Brumfiel. He's been making some nice calls.

Nope.

Brand new name.

That looks to be a long box, I'd say a fine young man from WA, Toby K

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Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on June 19, 2020, 08:05:01 AM
That looks to be a long box, I'd say a fine young man from WA, Toby K

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WINNER !!!!

Our very own Packmule !!!    Toby Kock from the great state of Washington.

This man is talented, boys !!!!

I'll post a pic of the entire call bottom this evening when I get to my laptop.

Sure looks good ! Waiting to hear the name


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 That is a great looking box   :drool:

Quote from: sbbow on June 19, 2020, 10:01:19 AM
Sure looks good ! Waiting to hear the name


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Look at the post right above yours.

Mike nailed it !!!

Very nice looking call

Agreed! Very nice  :icon_thumright:

If you're discriminating ear is that impressed, then I'm impressed! We have a new player, excellent news. Congrats on the call Yoder.

Nice looking longbox ..

Nice looking call.

The cat's outta the bag.  But here's the shot of the bottom of this great paddle caller.

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AWESOME caller, love that stamp..

Looks mighty Sweet!!!  Great wood combo also. I do love me some Long Boxes. Can't wait to hear one!

Quote from: 310 gauge on June 19, 2020, 11:00:05 PM
Looks mighty Sweet!!!  Great wood combo also. I do love me some Long Boxes. Can't wait to hear one!

I wish I had the ability to do a sound file........

Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on June 19, 2020, 08:05:01 AM
That looks to be a long box, I'd say a fine young man from WA, Toby K

Dang Mike! Not sure how you pulled my name out of the hat on this one, you didn't have much info to work with. My mouth dropped as I scrolled down through the first few comments here!

Yoder, thank you for the kind words and for posting this up.  I'm really happy to hear that you like the call.

I appreciate all the compliments on this thread and in the various pm's I've received today. I've really enjoyed working on these longboxes over the past few years and am finally getting to where I'm happy with the turkey sounds they are producing.  Thanks again all, this really is a great site!

Toby.......... 

You are welcome.  But your hard work has earned you every kind word and compliment.   They are well-deserved.   It has been my absolute pleasure talking to you throughout and I wish you a long and enjoyable journey as a callmaker.   Your success is a given.

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Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on June 19, 2020, 08:05:01 AM
That looks to be a long box, I'd say a fine young man from WA, Toby K

Dang Mike! Not sure how you pulled my name out of the hat on this one, you didn't have much info to work with. My mouth dropped as I scrolled down through the first few comments here!

When you started selling your calls from prominent callmakers (which I bought a couple) I knew you were "there" with your calls. If you have a list started put me on it, congratulations Toby!

Here is another example of Toby's beautiful work which I post with his permission as it is "only" a prototype:  a very fine osage/mineral poplar paddle that sounds as good as it looks and I am proud to own.

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Everything Yoder said is spot on. Toby is a perfectionist with his workmanship and most importantly the fine tuning of his calls.  So glad to see your debut here my friend.

Quote from: Rapscallion Vermilion on June 20, 2020, 09:40:55 AM
Here is another example of Toby's beautiful work which I post with his permission as it is "only" a prototype:  a very fine osage/mineral poplar paddle that sounds as good as it looks and I am proud to own.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200620/626ff034c9ec12dd81a3184825d2bc15.jpg)

Everything Yoder said is spot on. Toby is a perfectionist with his workmanship and most importantly the fine tuning of his calls.  So glad to see your debut here my friend.

Great lookin' call RV !!!!!!!!

Like I said in my OP.................. reckon we'll be seeing Mr Toby's name a lot more around here.

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Nice, Raps, congrats on the killer boat paddle.

That's a pretty Osage call thanks for posting it.

I talked to Toby and listened to some soundfiles and he sent me a video...well..I just had to purchase a cedar/butternut..it sounded mighty fine and I can't wait to get it!!

When can we hear one, nice-looking call. :character0029:

Quote from: jed clampett on June 22, 2020, 08:06:36 AM
I talked to Toby and listened to some soundfiles and he sent me a video...well..I just had to purchase a cedar/butternut..it sounded mighty fine and I can't wait to get it!!

You won't be disappointed.

Spoke with Toby. I am on his list for a cedar/poplar.  Great guy to deal/speak with.

Quote from: bobk on June 23, 2020, 05:43:01 PM
Spoke with Toby. I am on his list for a cedar/poplar.  Great guy to deal/speak with.

I am getting one also Bob, I would like to hear yours when you get it. I haven't decided on a combination yet. Toby has been a joy to deal with.

Quote from: bobk on June 23, 2020, 05:43:01 PM
Spoke with Toby. I am on his list for a cedar/poplar.  Great guy to deal/speak with.

l will get you a soundfile when I receive the caller.

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Great looking call for sure!

Fine looking call-thanks for reco!

My cedar over poplar longbox from Toby arrived today.  Overall it is a outstanding caller.  The  craftsmanship  is excellent. It plays extremely easy  and has a great sound.

My hat is off to Toby.

I also received my second Kock call today...........Red cedar over alder.

It's a player !!!  High on the front end and a hellacious rollover to low rasp on the back.  It'll kee-kee nicely, as well.  A superb job of tuning a caller to go from soup to  nuts and back again, easily.

OUTSTANDING.