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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Hunter's Vest => Topic started by: Sagittarius on March 02, 2011, 09:50:09 AM

Title: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: Sagittarius on March 02, 2011, 09:50:09 AM

Recently receive this custom Pot/Striker and Trumpet call set from Douglas Van Helden.
Saw his personal calls on a thread at AT last year (loved them) and contacted Douglas about building me a set.
He doesn't usually build them to sell (mostly builds them for family and friends) but I finally talked him into building a Pot/Striker combo and a Trumpet all from matching black walnut.  :)
The pot call has a copper surface over glass with a carved image of an Old Tom roosting in a tree with antique copper background on the opposite side.
The pot has a deep chamber which results in a very powerful sound.
I already have pot calls in slate, aluminum, and obsidian, so, wanted something different this time.
The matching walnut Trumpet has a matching copper mouthpiece with copper band.
Douglas included a lanyard too which looks really nice.
I think Douglas did a wonderful and beautiful job building this matching set of calls.   *cheers*
Loved his idea for the carving of the Old Tom roosting in the tree.   *cool*
Like with many other calls, the pictures do not do the set justice !
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/Sagittarius_too/Misc/DSC00370.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/Sagittarius_too/Misc/DSC00373.jpg)(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/Sagittarius_too/Misc/DSC00371.jpg)

Title: Re: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: Sagittarius on March 02, 2011, 09:55:22 AM

One more.
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/Sagittarius_too/Misc/DSC00375.jpg)

Title: Re: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: Bulldogmikey on March 02, 2011, 10:18:14 AM

Those are awesome!

Mike

Title: Re: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: West Augusta on March 02, 2011, 12:27:58 PM

I have two of Douglas' trumpets.  The are very well made and sound pretty darned good even for a novice like me.  I don't have one of his pots YET.

Title: Re: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: mikey715 on March 02, 2011, 01:57:33 PM

Very Nice!! *up*

Title: Re: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: letinmfly on March 02, 2011, 02:03:19 PM

Quote from: mikey715 on March 02, 2011, 01:57:33 PM

Very Nice!! *up*

Title: Re: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: Turkeybuster on March 02, 2011, 03:58:07 PM

Beautiful set of calls the carving of the gobbler is unique against the copper background. Congrats to ya'll.

Jon   *up*

Title: Re: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: Zumer on March 02, 2011, 04:46:55 PM

That pair of calls are beautiful.....Doug did a very nice job on BOTH of your calls... RkLu

Title: Re: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: AlanKrow on March 02, 2011, 05:14:49 PM

Quote from: mikey715 on March 02, 2011, 01:57:33 PM

Very Nice!! *up*

x3..

Title: Re: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: turkey stew on March 02, 2011, 05:43:21 PM

Quote from: Zumer on March 02, 2011, 04:46:55 PM

That pair of calls are beautiful.....Doug did a very nice job on BOTH of your calls... RkLu

*up*

Title: Re: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: Sagittarius on March 04, 2011, 09:46:57 AM

Thanks for the comments, guys.  8)

Title: Re: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: Shadetree Callers on March 04, 2011, 10:53:04 AM

Very nice calls . I love walnut !!!

Title: Re: New Van Helden custom Pot and Trumpet calls.
Post by: jmck on March 04, 2011, 11:04:16 AM

man---that is a GREAT looking set.
Alot of talent is that work for sure---great job and congrats on that fine set !!!