Ceramic pot call question

[shootalot523]

I have a new ceramic call that just doesn't produce the sounds I was hoping for.  I've read that ceramic doesn't need conditioning, but no matter what striker I try, I feel they are not grabbing enough.  Does anyone have striker recommendations and or what I can do to fix the issue?
Thanks,
'Vinny

[scoot12]

I use a stone on a stick to condition my ceramic.  Scoot

[ccleroy]

Try 120 paper or a conditioning stone

[sbbow]

I have a zebra wood that seems to be ok whether I condition or not.


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[pauld]

Try 120 paper or a conditioning stone

This is what I do, too. Makes a difference.

Personally, it holds conditioning but it needs to be conditioned.

[paturkeyhntr]

I have a new ceramic call that just doesn't produce the sounds I was hoping for.  I've read that ceramic doesn't need conditioning, but no matter what striker I try, I feel they are not grabbing enough.  Does anyone have striker recommendations and or what I can do to fix the issue?
Thanks,
'Vinny

Vinny,  If it is a custom call, I would talk to the call maker.  I have found that the call makers are always more than willing to work through issues that may arise with their calls.  I had a call maker make me a new call and send it out at no charge when the original call didn't work as well has I thought it should.  These call makers are fine craftsmen and take great pride in their work, so drop him a line and I bet he helps you out.
Good luck with the call and this season...

[memert116]

I condition mine with a stone

[Footballer]

David Halloran's Ipe striker is deadly on ceramic!

[magnoliagamecalls]

Try some box call chalk on it

[West Augusta]

You might try cleaning the surface.  I use alcohol.  Might just be slick from touching it.

[shootalot523]

Thanks for advice. I scuffed it up a bit with a stone then went over it with scotch brute, cleaned it and sounds better now.Also tried it with some chalk and that seems to help the striker grab better.