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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Callmaker's Bench => Topic started by: Shadetree Callers on April 01, 2012, 10:40:14 AM
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Here is my latest scratchbox to come out of the ShadeTree Shop . This call is made from California Redwood that was salvaged from the stable that used to house the famed racehorse "Seabiscuit " subject of several books and movies . Seabiscuit was a powerful racer who lived from 1933 - 1947 and won 33 out of his 89 races . In 1938 he was awarded the title of " Horse of the Year " . It has been said that Seabiscuit was an inspiration to many Americans during the Great Depression years . Originally from Kentucky , Seabiscuit spent most of his life in California after his first owner and trainers decided he was not worth racing . This wood came from his home and burial place on the Ridgewood Ranch in Willits , CA. I was fortunate enough to talk a good friend out of some of this wood and it made for a great scratchbox call . I chose to leave the rough-sawn surfaces on the call because of the rustic appeal . The soundboard is made from cedar that came from an ancient fencepost from Missouri . The base is sapele . If you are interested in getting a call made with this wood , shoot me a PM. This call is for sale .Thanks for looking .
(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz308/shadetreecallers/shadetree%20callers%203/shadetreeseabiscuitcall1.jpg)
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Nice when wood has some history *up*
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Nice when wood has some history *up*
I agree! Big fan of Bob's calls, and I really love the story behind this one. Good job buddy!
John
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Looks great Bob, I might have to send ya some more of that redwood. RkLu
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I have a scratcher that was from the stable Mr. Ed lived in... ROTFLMBO *lol* Sweet Call Bob...
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Glad that you left the saw marks and the patina. Cool looking scratcher Bob.
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Well done Bob I luv the history on that I saw the movie Seabiscuit and that was one impressive horse.
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Nice caller.. *up*
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This is very COOL *cool* *cool* Love the look of thced that toe old wood and that was a great decision to leave just that way Bob...even the striker, I noticed that too. Nice picture.
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A cool looking call made out of some very unqiue wood with character! *cool*
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Great call My Friend. *up* A lot of history there.
Mr. E - - - - - Not to be confused with Mr. Ed - - - - - I believe he has taken up residence in Hately, Ms. ROTFLMBO
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That's a awesome looking scratcher ....... Just in time for the Kentucky Derby in May!!
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Mr E....and Mr Ed...bet the views the same from behind *lol*.
Bob---nice scratcher and I like the sawmarks left on the call also---gives it neat character to go with the story---another FINE caller !!!
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Sharp looking scratcher!
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I like the looks of that. Good Job Bob! *up*
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Great job on a truely special box, Bob!!! Gary *up* *up*