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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Callmaker's Bench => Topic started by: merocustomcalls on January 24, 2012, 11:57:34 AM

Title: Special request African Blackwood and buffalo horn
Post by: merocustomcalls on January 24, 2012, 11:57:34 AM

I recently had a special request for an African Blackwood trumpet with a more traditional turpin style design.  The buyer also wanted the mouthpiece made from buffalo horn.  I've never made a buffalo horn mouthpiece before so I thought it would make for an interesting build.  Turning the buffalo horn takes a little more time and dulls my chisels more but it works very nice.  Sounds great too.  It certainly won't be the last time I use it.  The ferrule is .308 nickel brass. 

Click on the picture for a larger view, thanks for looking.

Brian Mero

Title: Re: Special request African Blackwood and buffalo horn
Post by: misfire on January 24, 2012, 12:28:49 PM

Very nice Brian. That buffalo stinks and tastes horrible, but once the dust is out of it, it sounds great.

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Post by: AlanKrow on January 24, 2012, 01:49:44 PM

Very Nice.. 8)

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Post by: hunter22 on January 24, 2012, 02:28:34 PM

Nice.... I like this style a lot.

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Post by: Shadetree Callers on January 24, 2012, 03:07:17 PM

NIce work Brian !!! Sweet call !

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Post by: turkey stew on January 24, 2012, 08:02:14 PM

Sharp looking trumpet! *dance*

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Post by: stevelumma on January 24, 2012, 09:05:25 PM

Good work with your latest trumpets Brian !!!!! They look great man!!!!!!

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Post by: Daryl on January 25, 2012, 10:12:33 PM

Sharp one !!!