Fantastic tutorial!!
Now, can someone tell me how to get more volume out of my calls? It seems that mine just aren't as loud as some I've heard.
Thanks!
Fuzzy
I've seen your video on facebook demonstrating your first call. Please consider my comments constructive, as they are intended that way.
First, you need to work on learning to use a duck call. I don't assert that you have to be a great duck caller to be able to build a decent duck call, but you have to have some basic fundamentals pretty much mastered. From the videos you have posted on your facebook page, you do not know how to use a duck call at all. That can be overcome by practicing with a call that is known to sound good (your Echo inserts will sound fine) by using an instructional CD/video that teaches you those fundamentals. Then you need to practice. A lot. Building duck calls without being able to make basic realistic sounds is akin to building guitars without being able to play basic chords. Basic knowledge and skill of the instrument is a must. Also, duck calls are typically operated with one hand, without the 2nd hand cupped over the exhaust of the call as you would run a short reed goose call. Removing that 2nd hand alone will give you a realistic idea of your call's volume.
Your insert is visible in the video on facebook but your questions here need to be accompanied with some more information. Pics of the insert are an absolute must in most cases. People need to know what you've tried, what has worked, what hasn't worked, etc. From your video I was able to tell that the reed of your call goes past the tip of your call's insert. If you compare that to the Echo inserts you also use, you'll see that is a glaring difference and probably a good part of the reason your call does not sound right. Beyond that it appears that the cork doesn't fit very well and the shape of the reed is odd for a J-frame call.
I applaud your first attempt, as it is a starting point from which to grow your skills.
