I have a Maple/ butternut I've had since 2013... Without a doubt the best paddle call I own or have played!!! I have fired up more gobblers than I can remember with that call and have finished several with it too!! His paddle calls are the best you can buy in my opinion.... They are very easy to run and are pure turkey. I also have a Blood wood/ black limba parquet that's amazing too!!! If you don't own a paddle from Al and Josh do yourself a favor and buy one.