Mann Hybrid Call

[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

[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.

[packmule]

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.

[Yoder409]

If Steve Mann makes it............. I'm pretty sure I like it.

[packmule]

If Steve Mann makes it............. I'm pretty sure I like it.

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[crow]

    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]

If Steve Mann makes it............. I'm pretty sure I like it.

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[Zobo]

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

[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 ?

[crow]

I'll send you a pm in the am

[paboxcall]

I'll send you a pm in the am

PM sent.

[Yoder409]

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

The hybrid is a bit shorter.

[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