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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Callmaker's Bench => Topic started by: fargobox on June 08, 2013, 02:27:40 PM
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To two of the nicest folks I have ever had the pleasure to meet, Don & Sarah Clark. I was very fortunete to scoop a sweet call from Don Clark a year ago at Nationals and this is my half of the trade...shows you how far behind I am on orders. I must admit I was nervous while building and tuining this call since here again it was going to a very accomplished callmaker in Don and regarding how it would look under the decerning eyes of Sarah Clark, the reigning 2013 NWTF Wood Burning Champion. I will let them be the final 'judge' but to my ears and eyes, I was happy. Most of you will never guess the box call wood, but let me tell you, it is HIGH on my list of favorites for tone and for wood burning. The wood is Cucumber Magnolia and it is topped with Black Walnut for the lid and same for the base. They used to grow fairly common along the atlantic coast, a big tree from what I hear and even here in the northeast, but they have died off for one reason or another. This particular piece of wood came from an old home just south of me 1 hr and built in 1863. It was part of a main beam structure in the center parlor. The grain is super tight at 1/32" :o Once I finished the farm scene I couldn't decide what to do on the other side with the beautiful stain through the rail so rather than mess it up I burned one of my favorite wild plants, a blackraspberry stem. Sorry to ramble on...and thanks for the look.
(http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz26/culpeper/clark1_zps19007be6.jpg) (http://s810.photobucket.com/user/culpeper/media/clark1_zps19007be6.jpg.html)
(http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz26/culpeper/clark2_zps12b47683.jpg) (http://s810.photobucket.com/user/culpeper/media/clark2_zps12b47683.jpg.html)
(http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz26/culpeper/clark3_zps28ac4e24.jpg) (http://s810.photobucket.com/user/culpeper/media/clark3_zps28ac4e24.jpg.html)
(http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz26/culpeper/clark4_zps6b14cf54.jpg) (http://s810.photobucket.com/user/culpeper/media/clark4_zps6b14cf54.jpg.html)
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Thats a Dandy as always Scott!!!!!
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That is a beautiful call, as always, Scott. I love the depth in your wood burned scenes. I can sit and explore them forever. There is nothing I like better than turkeys and barn scenes. The floral pattern on the other side is just the right touch, too. Beautiful.
Mike
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Outstanding call Scott I am sure they will like it.
Jon
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Nice job as always Scott!
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Awesome looking caller. The wood burning looks prefect.
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You nailed another one Scott. Great job and I like the wood combo also.
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Man -o- man :o
That's a beauty Scott- the scene looks unreal with the depth in the scene-and with that color on the other side, like what ya did with the raspberry stem!! Ya done that wood proud my friend !!!
There are some Arkansas birds in DIRE trouble .
With Don ans Sarah's list of accomplishments, I am sure they will love the call from both its sound and the great touch you added with your artistic talent!!!
Great looking and sounding caller
Congrats Don and Sarah on the fine call
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The Clarks will love that one Scott !! Real good people for sure. Another awesome job there Dude !! *up*
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No, no, no :(
That call needs to come right on to southeast Georgia. ;D
Great looking call as always Scott. She may be the wood burning champ but you can't be far behind. It just never ceases to amaze me at the talent some people have.
Mark
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A great looking call going to two fine people for sure.
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Scott, that is a caller that they will surely enjoy getting. I love the simple look of just the raspberrys on that side. Beautiful scene as always on the other side. The wood looks pretty cool too. Great work , a real keeper !.
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You are awesome brother. *bowing*
TRKYHTR
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I am sure they will love it!!! *up*
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Smoking Hot Box!!!
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Fine work there bud...
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*cool*
All the folks that have replied are spot on. You're make'n some dandy calls for sure.
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Beautiful call!!
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thats a beaut,nice work *up*
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The Clark's is getting a great call for sure. Scott, your skills are off the chart....... *bowing* *bowing* *bowing*
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Beautiful call Scott!! *up* *up*
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Top of the line Scott...really, really sweet! ;)
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Wow !!!!! Scott got the call today and must say it was well worth the wait. Sarah and I could not be any more pleased with the sound, woodburning ,and craftsmanship, it is all awesome . I have never seen a call made of that wood but would like to get my hands on some it has a great tone , both sides are spot on. Thanks again my friend it has a special place at the Clark's .
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Don, So glad it arrived safely and most pleased you and Sarah like it. That is truly special wood with some of the best tone I have worked with. Be sure to take it to the woods and spill some turkey blood in it before you put it up on the shelf.
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Nicely done Scott! Congratulations to Don & Sarah for a fine addition to their collection. *cheers*