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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Callmaker's Bench => Topic started by: Blackfalcon on June 18, 2010, 11:02:46 AM

Title: Pair of Aces
Post by: Blackfalcon on June 18, 2010, 11:02:46 AM

Here is a pair of Texas Ebony Trumpets made for a forum member that he requested I post for him. This was a pretty special piece of Texas Ebony, it was cut with some of the bark still on it and had a lot of cream colored sapwood on one side, next to that a reddish color ranging to an olive color deeper in the heartwood. It took some studying to determine where to make the cuts to get the best yield and the coloration desired. It was difficult to capture the color accurately in the photograph, they are actually somewhat darker with more of an olive and brown tint, the contrasting grain is stunning with a lot of chatoyance.....
Hope this is what you were looking for buddy! Thanks for looking, Dave
 
(http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp66/dhodgkins/003-22-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: Gitzit69 on June 18, 2010, 11:09:22 AM

Beautiful wood and craftsmanship as always Dave. RkLu RkLu
Dave

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: Bulldogmikey on June 18, 2010, 11:22:15 AM

Awesome work as usual Dave! Those look great!

Mike

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: HelsbysCustomCalls on June 18, 2010, 11:24:56 AM

Dave, You make the most beautiful Trumpets!!!!!  *bowing* *bowing*

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: 3CB on June 18, 2010, 11:44:07 AM

Great looking pair.  *cool*

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: AlanKrow on June 18, 2010, 11:48:52 AM

Great job Dave!! Two beauties..

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: Zumer on June 18, 2010, 11:52:25 AM

A very beautiful pair of trumpets, Dave......

     You really brought the best out of the grain.... RkLu

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: J R Hunt Camp on June 18, 2010, 12:04:55 PM

... I'm sure likin' that TX Ebony more & more - like every time I see a fine set of callers like these two - very nice Dave, & congrats to the new owner of those beauties ... 8) 8)

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: letinmfly on June 18, 2010, 12:25:55 PM

Couple of great looking trumpets Dave!!  *up*

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: Silverspur on June 18, 2010, 01:28:17 PM

Quote from: letinmfly on June 18, 2010, 12:25:55 PM

Couple of great looking trumpets Dave!!  *up*

I also like the presentation of those calls in the picture. *up*

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: WillowRidgeCalls on June 18, 2010, 03:13:49 PM

Great looking set of trumpets Dave  RkLu.

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: Daryl on June 18, 2010, 04:38:30 PM

Nice !

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: hunter22 on June 18, 2010, 04:41:36 PM

Now that's a pair!!!

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: turkey-slayer on June 18, 2010, 05:08:54 PM

Both of those trumpets are simply beautiful Dave. Most Texas Ebony that I've seen is somewhat Chocalate Brown to Olive in appearance. Very nice wood and I'd say you made the right cuts to turn them into some turkey KILLERS. The owner will be pleased I'm sure.

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: Blackfalcon on June 18, 2010, 06:34:35 PM

Thanks guys! Ralph, the wood is actually more olive colored than the picture shows, some woods are hard to photograph in direct sunlight. I did try to color correct but there is only so much one can do.

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: Porter on June 18, 2010, 08:09:50 PM

Two great looking yelpers there!  That wood looks gorgeous!

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: Turkeybuster on June 18, 2010, 09:12:34 PM

Great looking calls Dave you did a beautiful job on them.
Jon *up*

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: B-Ready on June 18, 2010, 10:51:28 PM

 *cool*  RkLu

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: Ghost Maker Calls on June 19, 2010, 06:05:45 PM

Those are awesome Dave!

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: Redbeard on June 19, 2010, 07:31:20 PM

I like 'em bud. Pm on what it might take ta put one of dem puppies to my lips.

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: Bulldogmikey on June 21, 2010, 10:36:07 AM

 *dance* *dance*

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: Bulldogmikey on June 21, 2010, 03:35:54 PM

 *up*

Title: Re: Pair of Aces
Post by: turkey stew on June 22, 2010, 09:23:46 PM

Those are a couple mighty fine trumpets! *dance*