New call idea

Rich · September 28, 2011, 06:50:02 PM

I came up with the notion that there may well be a market for a small open reed call that I could sell for a lower price. The call I came up with today is a stripped down version of a Killer call, only smaller. Air channel of tone board is more narrow, and the .014 Mylar reed is also more narrow. The barrel is same diameter as a killer call, but shorter. This little call has good tone, not quite so loud, and somewhat easier to blow.

I am thinking of offering these for 15.00 plus shipping. Do you guys think they will sell?

Rich · September 28, 2011, 07:41:52 PM

A little better photo

FinsnFur · September 28, 2011, 08:58:15 PM

I think anything can be sold to the right buyer.

shaddragger · September 28, 2011, 09:16:15 PM

I bet that would sound great! I personally would love to find an open reed call with a narrow reed and short or no bell that could be worked softly. I stink at calling but one of my favs is a Reese toneboard that i have taped together. It really offers a lot of volume control for me!

Hawks Feather · September 28, 2011, 10:08:46 PM

Rich,

I think I need one for my collection. Let me know when you are ready to start selling.

Jerry

Rich · September 28, 2011, 11:24:00 PM

Hawk,
After reading Shadragger's post, I think that I will try a .010 reed in that little bugger. I am thinking that I may need to modify the tone board bridge a little, but if I get it to work with both .010 and .014 reeds, a man could enjoy the choice of two calls in one package. Just switch reeds. I will keep you posted.

Rich · September 29, 2011, 11:04:28 AM

OK guys, this call works with .010 reed or .014 reed. Here is a sound bite with .010 reed installed. http://www.cronkpredatorcalls.com/sounds/bunnyBlues2.mp3

Rich · September 29, 2011, 06:21:03 PM

I have dubbed the new call "KILLER 2". It will be available in all white, or white tone board and gray bell like the one in above photo.

possumal · September 29, 2011, 10:04:08 PM

Rich, that may be a winner. Can you post a soundbite with the .014 reed for comparison's sake? There you go driving the neighbor's dog crazy again.

Rich · September 30, 2011, 08:26:07 AM

Guys,
JIM "Computer Geek" Champion has updated my website, and you will find the new "Killer 2" listed there. Jerry "Horse Feather" Latta has purchased the very first one.

Hawks Feather · September 30, 2011, 09:08:04 AM

Quote from: Rich on September 30, 2011, 08:26:07 AM
Jerry "Horse Feather" Latta has purchased the very first one.

Now the rest of you will have to play catch up and get yours ordered at http://www.cronkpredatorcalls.com/. And Rich it is Horse Fly.

Jerry aka Horse Fly

Rich · September 30, 2011, 10:12:05 AM

"And Rich it is Horse Fly."
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My sincere apologies Mr. Horse. I Knew it was SOME kind of feather.

By the way, I shipped your new call this morning.

shaddragger · September 30, 2011, 10:43:14 PM

I got mine on order!! Put the small reed in for me!

FinsnFur · October 01, 2011, 07:26:45 AM

Horse Fly

Rich · October 01, 2011, 09:44:41 AM

"I got mine on order!! Put the small reed in for me!"
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Shadrag,

What you want is what you get. I am working on yours right now.

Rich · October 01, 2011, 02:33:41 PM

Here is a sound clip I made with Shadragger's Killer 2
http://www.cronkpredatorcalls.com/sounds/KILLER2.wav

shaddragger · October 01, 2011, 08:08:17 PM

SWEEET!! I can't wait to get my hands on that one!

shaddragger · October 05, 2011, 09:09:04 PM

Got mine today Rich! Sounds great!

Hawks Feather · October 05, 2011, 10:06:04 PM

It does sound good and is a nice small sized call.

Jerry