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Seminole Custom Calls

About 2 years ago I got bit by the trumpet bug. I had no idea then just how much they would affect my life... plenty of sleepless nights that would lead me to the shop because I couldn't sleep I'd have an idea and couldn't stand not to go try it. I sent my 1st trumpet call to grand nationals last year I found out real quick that I wasn't where I needed to be with them.. so I went back to work, kept trying new things changed designs until I finally found the hen I was looking for in my calls. That last line is what matters. I didn't care what anyone else thought I had a call I was extremely confident in and a call that matched the hens I hear in the woods each spring. I'd be lying if I said there wasn't time where I wanted to quit but luckily I had some awesome friends that I met along the way that kept me in line.


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2026 GNCC Amateur Trumpet - 1st Place

Seminole Custom Calls

Quote from: Seminole Custom Calls on Today at 01:11:31 PMAbout 2 years ago I got bit by the trumpet bug. I had no idea then just how much they would affect my life... plenty of sleepless nights that would lead me to the shop because I couldn't sleep I'd have an idea and couldn't stand not to go try it. I sent my 1st trumpet call to grand nationals last year I found out real quick that I wasn't where I needed to be with them.. so I went back to work, kept trying new things changed designs until I finally found the hen I was looking for in my calls. That last line is what matters. I didn't care what anyone else thought I had a call I was extremely confident in and a call that matched the hens I hear in the woods each spring. I'd be lying if I said there wasn't time where I wanted to quit but luckily I had some awesome friends that I met along the way that kept me in line.


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2026 GNCC Amateur Trumpet - 1st Place

cwhitfield96

Congrats on the hard work paying off!


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afhunter1

Well deserved!   


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callmakerman

Call making is frustrating at times but for me it's the journey and then time spent figuring things out. When you finally get it figured out it's so rewarding as you have found out. Congratulations on your win.

turkey stew

Congrats on your win at Nationals!

GregGwaltney

Happy for you, that is quite the accomplishment!
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2024 S.E. Comp-1st-Best in Class Trumpet
2024 Grand Nat'l-1st Trumpet 2-15
2024 Grand Nat'l-2nd Trumpet 2-15
2023 Grand Nat'l-2nd Trumpet 2-15
2023 S.E. Comp-3rd Trumpet
2022 Grand Nat'l-5th Trumpet 2-15
2021 Grand Nat'l-2nd Trumpet 2-15
2021 Grand Nat'l-5th Trumpet 2-15
2019 Grand Nat'l-3rd Trumpet 2-15

EZ

Quote from: Seminole Custom Calls on Today at 01:11:31 PMso I went back to work, kept trying new things changed designs until I finally found the hen I was looking for in my calls. That last line is what matters. I didn't care what anyone else thought I had a call I was extremely confident in and a call that matched the hens I hear in the woods each spring. I'd be lying if I said there wasn't time where I wanted to quit but luckily I had some awesome friends that I met along the way that kept me in line.


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I remember judging that call and she ran great!!!

Those things you said that I highlighted is exactly the mindset that helped you...congrats. And cherish those friends that pushed you!!!

Seminole Custom Calls

Quote from: EZ on Today at 04:18:20 PM
Quote from: Seminole Custom Calls on Today at 01:11:31 PMso I went back to work, kept trying new things changed designs until I finally found the hen I was looking for in my calls. That last line is what matters. I didn't care what anyone else thought I had a call I was extremely confident in and a call that matched the hens I hear in the woods each spring. I'd be lying if I said there wasn't time where I wanted to quit but luckily I had some awesome friends that I met along the way that kept me in line.


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I remember judging that call and she ran great!!!

Those things you said that I highlighted is exactly the mindset that helped you...congrats. And cherish those friends that pushed you!!!
I didn't realize you were one of the judges. But yeah if it hadn't been for one of my friend I wouldn't have been sent any calls in this year.  The friendships made have been the best part by far!


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2026 GNCC Amateur Trumpet - 1st Place

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