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Re: Recommendations on Spec Calls

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 8:20 am
by teul2
There are several T-20's on ebay right now. Makes me want to buy one and try it out.

Re: Recommendations on Spec Calls

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:57 pm
by Jeff
They are easy to tune occasionally you will need to get a thicker reed to get the right tone but I've been using one I built for about 20 years it's closed a lot of eyes over the years. However it's finally starting to loose it's pitch and having trouble with it sounding more like an alarm call at times. May actually buy a riceland they really sound nice.

Re: Recommendations on Spec Calls

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 9:13 pm
by olemissduckhunter
Jeff wrote:They are easy to tune occasionally you will need to get a thicker reed to get the right tone but I've been using one I built for about 20 years it's closed a lot of eyes over the years. However it's finally starting to loose it's pitch and having trouble with it sounding more like an alarm call at times. May actually buy a riceland they really sound nice.

I have the same call.....Don't retire it. Go buy a replacement reed kit for a Haydel's DR-85 and cut the tip off of one of the reeds. Perfect size and has a little more give than the original reed. Requires a lot less air to blow and makes it easier to get that low pitched growl at the beginning of your notes and its really nice if you use the "ground call" a lot. Trust me, you won't be disappointed

Re: Recommendations on Spec Calls

Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 8:52 pm
by Jeff
Thanks Pete I'll look into it the current reed was made from a 50's comb and it took a LOT of work to make it just right.

Re: Recommendations on Spec Calls

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:41 pm
by Greenhead329
Love my Riceland call

Re: Recommendations on Spec Calls

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 9:27 am
by ScottyLee
i've learned on the rnt poly carb. still not that good with it, but i've killed a few with it.