Slate sounds

[cjordan]

What causes a slate call to have a hollow or plastic sound? I have a couple, and they have that sound, but I have a couple of glass pots that have a sharp solid sound. Is this just what you get with slate? I don't expect slate to sound like glass, but I am wondering if you can get a sharp or solid sound from slate? Sorry if this has been talked about already, and thanks for any help.

[scoot12]

slate normally has a more mellow sound to it or that hollow sound your talking about,  thats why slate is considered great for soft talking like clucks and purrs and soft yelps.  A really good slate you can crank it up if needed and it will sound like a glass or crystal call.  Some callmakers build slates that almost sound like a glass or crystal,  in my opinion these are great slates because they offer you a wide range of sounds.  Personally I like glass and crystal better but a great slate is hard to beat.  Scoot

[Bowguy]

Scoot, (I don't even know the guy) but as usual hit the nail on the head. Do you have a production pot? Most productions have that sound. Schafer makes an exceptional slate that does it all.

[mudhen]

Depends on how the call is/was made...

Some slate just sounds hollow...

If it's slate over glass, the glass might have come loose...

All my slate over glass Light's Out calls are sharp and clear...


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[cjordan]

Thanks guys. Ive had a couple of buddies who have taught me a lot about turkey hunting listen to them, and they seem to like them real well. I guess it comes down to personal preference. I would like to find a slate that has a "sharp-solid" sound to it if you have any recommendations. Lights Out will be on my list to check out. Thanks

[Bowguy]

Schafer slate over slate in the red hen pot. You want a sharp sound give him a call. Website is Oak Ridge custom calls. He'll play one over phone for ya.

[scoot12]

Platz cherry or a Dustin Jones walnut with maple laminates are 2 more.  Scoot

[Bowguy]

Platz cherry or a Dustin Jones walnut with maple laminates are 2 more.  Scoot
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I've heard a lot about Platz calls, have two on order. Guess I'll see em next season. Sound files sound great.

[mgm1955]

Platz cherry or a Dustin Jones walnut with maple laminates are 2 more.  Scoot

Have both of these and you wouldn't be unhappy with either. Both are fantastic calls!