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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Callmaker's Bench => Topic started by: Shadetree Callers on July 08, 2010, 08:22:05 PM

Title: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: Shadetree Callers on July 08, 2010, 08:22:05 PM

 Turkey slayer challenged me to build for him an 8" long Gibson style caller. He wanted one small enough to fit in his vest for hunting. As far as my research tells me, this is the first mini Gibson call that I know of ! I am calling it the "LITTLE HENRY " in honor of Henry C. Gibson, the inventor of the first patented turkey call.  I built this one out of mineral stained butternut I got from Peck Martin from McMechen W.V. I inlayed some bloodwood in the sides for accent. The lid is made of antique black walnut originally intended to be used for gunstocks by Remington Arms co. I added decorative banding to the lid. This call has a great sound , reaching the high notes and ending with a raspy rollover. Ralph, I hope you enjoy this call as much as I enjoyed creating it.  I like this call so much that I have decided to add it to my list of mini calls that I build. I am already building a few more like this one so if you are interested in getting a "Little Henry" for yourself, just let me know and I will gladly build one for you . These calls sell for $65.00 plus shipping. Thanks for looking and thanks to turkey slayer for putting me up to the challenge !!
(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz308/shadetreecallers/LittleHenry1pic2.jpg)(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz308/shadetreecallers/littlehenry1.jpg)

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: SS Custom Calls on July 08, 2010, 08:24:44 PM

 Cool lookin' caller Bob!  *cheers*

 Al

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: Bulldogmikey on July 08, 2010, 08:25:58 PM

Wow Bob, that is as cute as a button! I like it a lot!

Mike

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: harmonden on July 08, 2010, 08:30:22 PM

wow thats a eye catcher...................no doubt...................... *cheers*

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: AlanKrow on July 08, 2010, 08:30:39 PM

Wow!! i like it too... RkLu,

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: letinmfly on July 08, 2010, 08:41:03 PM

Neat call Bob!!  *up*

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: Daryl on July 08, 2010, 08:51:16 PM

That is a sharp little call.

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: trb136 on July 08, 2010, 08:53:11 PM

Awesome Little call!!!

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: turkey-slayer on July 08, 2010, 08:54:04 PM

This caller is Walnut/Butternut. I had asked Bob to make me a mini Gibson boxcall a while back and this is what he came up with. The call sounds and looks great. He played it for me over the phone and I was very pleased with how it sounded. I believe the turkeys will like it too. Thanks Bob!

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: wbyman on July 08, 2010, 08:55:13 PM

That is so cool! Great looking little caller! *cheers*

Peter

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: J R Hunt Camp on July 08, 2010, 09:03:34 PM

... very fine caller & more outstandin' craftsmanship Bob - gotta' have one, so please put me down for a "Little Henry" - real classy caller right there ... 8) 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: Porter on July 08, 2010, 10:15:18 PM

Sweet looking Little Henry there!  We'll be in touch  :) 

I really like that look!  You did a great job!

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: B-Ready on July 08, 2010, 10:37:00 PM

Great job Bob ...... That is sweet !!  RkLu

        Brent,

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: WillowRidgeCalls on July 09, 2010, 12:18:42 AM

Sweet looking little call  *up*.

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: Silverspur on July 09, 2010, 04:24:14 AM

Oh Henry, that is a sweet little caller!

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: HelsbysCustomCalls on July 09, 2010, 04:25:41 AM

Awesome work as usual Bob!! That's a real beauty!! *up*

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: Ghost Maker Calls on July 09, 2010, 08:26:47 AM

That is a pretty cool caller right there.  Fine work!

Title: Re: " LITTLE HENRY " NEW GIBSON STYLE, MINI CALL FROM SHADETREE CALLERS
Post by: Turkeybuster on July 09, 2010, 01:17:21 PM

That is a sweet looking call nice job.
Jon