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Mann Hybrid Call

Started by Zobo, July 11, 2021, 08:42:37 AM

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Zobo

Anyone own or have handled a Steve Mann Hybrid box call? It's a bigger short box with a paddle box handle, like a shorty box. Was interested what you guys think of it, its sound profile, wood recommendations, etc. I know Steve's calls are great, he built me a red cedar/butternut longbox in 2015 that I've called in four gobblers with (shot three) but I have no experience with this hybrid type of call. Any information would be appreciated
Stand still, and consider the wonderous works of God  Job:37:14

nitro

Steve calls them "DoDats". I believe Neil built them too.

I own at least one. Need to go look in the cabinets . One is a limited edition made from sycamore. Like all of Steve's calls, it sounds great.
Royal Slam 2008

packmule

Quote from: nitro on July 11, 2021, 09:02:00 AM
Steve calls them "DoDats". I believe Neil built them too.

I own at least one. Need to go look in the cabinets . One is a limited edition made from sycamore. Like all of Steve's calls, it sounds great.

The do dat is identical to a paddle call, just shorter. The hybrid call is a handled short box, with checking. To the OP, I haven't run one, sorry.

https://www.mannmadeturkeycalls.com/index.php/new-hybrid-paddle-box-calls

Zobo

    I know other call makers build similar styled calls like Watkin's misfits. Val Espinoza makes a shorty box and ET makes something he calls a mini longbox.
    They all seem a little different but fit that in-between short box and long box niche. I kinda like this idea because I've bin using a longbox more often these days to strike and call in.
    Just wondering if you guys like this type of call or if you think they're superfluous.
Stand still, and consider the wonderous works of God  Job:37:14

Yoder409

If Steve Mann makes it............. I'm pretty sure I like it.
PA elitist since 1979

The good Lord ain't made a gobbler I can't kill.  I just gotta be there at the right time.....  on the day he wants to die.

packmule

Quote from: Yoder409 on July 11, 2021, 08:39:50 PM
If Steve Mann makes it............. I'm pretty sure I like it.

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crow

Quote from: Zobo on July 11, 2021, 05:12:55 PM
    I know other call makers build similar styled calls like Watkin's misfits. Val Espinoza makes a shorty box and ET makes something he calls a mini longbox.
    They all seem a little different but fit that in-between short box and long box niche. I kinda like this idea because I've bin using a longbox more often these days to strike and call in.
    Just wondering if you guys like this type of call or if you think they're superfluous.


Ralph Snodgrass (Lightning Strike) makes a really good sounding miniboat that is a very handy size.

Wvgobbler


Zobo

    Is Ralph Snodgrass still making those calls? I haven't been able to find much info on him
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crow

He is still making both mini boats and full size longboxes

Zobo

That's good to hear, do you know a way I can contact him ?
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crow

I'll send you a pm in the am

paboxcall

A quality paddle caller will most run itself.  It just needs someone to carry it around the woods. Yoder409
Over time...they come to learn how little air a good yelper actually requires. ChesterCopperpot

Yoder409

A Mann Walnut/mahogany hybrid (top) beside a Mann purpleheart/cedar short box (bottom) for comparison.

The hybrid is a bit shorter.

PA elitist since 1979

The good Lord ain't made a gobbler I can't kill.  I just gotta be there at the right time.....  on the day he wants to die.

Zobo

I see now I had that wrong, the hybrid is smaller than his regular short box, thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately for my bank account that makes me want it more!  Also, thanks so much for the PMs for Mr Snodgrass I appreciate all the help. This is what makes this forum so special  and great
Stand still, and consider the wonderous works of God  Job:37:14