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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Hunter's Vest => Topic started by: PA Boxcall on January 17, 2011, 04:21:21 PM

Title: Marlin Watkins in my mailbox...
Post by: PA Boxcall on January 17, 2011, 04:21:21 PM: Honestly, the trumpets below could be posted in the 'call collector's parlor,' or here in the hunter's vest...since they went from someone's collection straight to my vest, I decided to post them here.

I have always been drawn to a trumpet with a wing bone mouthpiece, and when these came up for auction, I jumped. Boy am I glad I did. RkLu

I was the successful bidder on a 'one-of-a-kind,' matched pair of trumpets by one of the greats, Mr. Marlin Watkins. They are crafted in late 2002 from black palm wood, each with a hen wing bone mouthpiece, and old Peters .410 brass for ferrules. The previous owner said they play easily, and they really do. A good friend said recently that a wing bone mouthpiece is "all turkey in the woods," and I fully understand now.

Wanted to share these with you guys, they will definitely have a place in my vest this spring!!!

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/paboxcall/P1170007.jpg)

The richness of the tone -- these are tuned so nicely -- I just can't stop messing with them.

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/paboxcall/P1170005.jpg)

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Is it spring yet??
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins in my mailbox...
Post by: augiedog55 on January 17, 2011, 04:23:25 PM: If Marlin made them thaey are pure turkey RkLu
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins in my mailbox...
Post by: AlanKrow on January 17, 2011, 04:29:14 PM: Congrats!!! on a fine pair...
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Post by: letinmfly on January 17, 2011, 04:29:44 PM: Congrats!
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins in my mailbox...
Post by: hunter22 on January 17, 2011, 04:31:31 PM: That is a fine looking pair from one of the best.
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins in my mailbox...
Post by: Daryl on January 17, 2011, 04:49:17 PM: Quote from: hunter22 on January 17, 2011, 04:31:31 PM
That is a fine looking pair from one of the best.

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Title: Re: Marlin Watkins in my mailbox...
Post by: Bulldogmikey on January 17, 2011, 05:06:55 PM: Yep, got a few dead birds there for sure!

Mike
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins in my mailbox...
Post by: Porter on January 17, 2011, 05:14:56 PM: Congrats on a mighty fine addition there!!!
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Post by: J.L. Erb on January 17, 2011, 05:43:27 PM: Sweet, I saw ya biddin on em. Marlin makes a good un, all of em. 8)
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Post by: jmck on January 17, 2011, 08:00:17 PM: congrats on the great pair from one heck of a callmaker for sure.
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins in my mailbox...
Post by: Turkeybuster on January 17, 2011, 08:03:55 PM: Congrats. John you have a pair of nice callers there , ya know there illegal in Pa.
Jon *dance* *dance*
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins in my mailbox...
Post by: Zumer on January 17, 2011, 08:04:37 PM: Congrats to ya on a dandy pair of turmpets......

Best of luck with them this upcoming spring......I can hear them ringing down the Hammerlies now. ;D

Z
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins in my mailbox...
Post by: turkey stew on January 17, 2011, 08:46:36 PM: Quote from: Porter on January 17, 2011, 05:14:56 PM
Congrats on a mighty fine addition there!!!
RkLu
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins in my mailbox...
Post by: B-Ready on January 17, 2011, 09:23:48 PM: Great score on those beauty's ...... *up*

Brent,
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins in my mailbox...
Post by: rocfish13 on January 18, 2011, 05:06:12 AM: Quote from: AlanKrow on January 17, 2011, 04:29:14 PM
Congrats!!! on a fine pair...
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