Thanks for the props Clardh...I'm not deserving, but thanks...
Ernie's longboxes ARE great calls. I have a bunch and don't plan on stopping getting them. Like adkmountainken says, they sound great and the variation of sounds that you can make with them are remarkable. Oh, and they are gorgeous to boot.
Scratchers? Well, you'd be doing yourself a favor to get some of Ernie's. Easy to run and authentic sounding for sure.
And yes, Ernie is a genuine, down to earth, great guy. One of my favorites.