turkey trumpet

[letsgohunting]

Was thinking about buying a turkey trumpet off of eBay. I've never run one but want to learn. I seen some for around 25 dollars. Should I try starting with these or look elsewhere?

 

[Andy S.]

Do yourself a favor and get a trumpet by a quality maker, which will cost you $100-$150 minimum, with some going for upwards of $250-300 and a year or two wait. The reason you want a quality trumpet is many people purchase a cheap one and get disgusted and give up on it, when in fact, they would most likely stick with a quality trumpet and learn it over time. Unless you are a natural, a trumpet can take some people 2-3 years to perfect to the point they have confidence in calling one to the barrel with it. Some people learn faster than others, your mileage may vary.

For the $100 price point, I'd recommend Matt Mclain from Tennessee Ridge, TN. I just spoke with him this morning and he could turn you a call and have it in your hands in 2-3 weeks. PM me if you want his contact info.

Do some reading and research at this link when you have time and you will become more familiar with preferred trumpet call makers etc.
http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/board,203.0.html

 

[letsgohunting]

Thanks Andy! I will pm you. I can use a wingbone and a mouth call pretty well. Just wanted to give the trumpet a try.

 

[Andy S.]

PM replied to. If you are proficient on a wing bone, the trumpet should come pretty easy.

 

[letsgohunting]

Thanks!

 

[Dover_Mike]

Matt McClain makes a dandy. He is a close friend of mine and hunting partner. Pm me if you need any help

 

[Tennessee Lead]

Matt McClain makes a dandy. He is a close friend of mine and hunting partner. Pm me if you need any help

He ran several for me at the Convention.
They sound amazing!


Sent from the barrel of a model 70 at 3300 fps

 

[Hunt2Live]

Another vote for Matt McClain