Short Reed or Flute. What goose call do you prefer?

[shelg]

Hi Everyone,

I am a call maker here in Kamloops and I am looking for some opinion in regards to short reed goose calls vs goose flutes. What is your preference and why? Me personally, I like the goose Flute. Easy to blow and has a great sound and the sound does not break/crack.








I have had a number of people ask me to make them a short reed goose call.

Thanks,

Shel

[lorneparker1]

Other than in Sean Manns hands, a flute does not hold a candle to a short reed. Short reeds can be tuned to blow just as easy if not easier then a flute. A high quality short reed has way more range, is faster, has better high end and a much goosier lower end. Its like comparing apples and watermelons. Having said that if all you care about is making a honk sound either will work. IF you want to call geese, get a short reed.

[shelg]

Your points are interesting lorneparker1. I would agree with you that the short reed is fast but I can make my flute sing with a wide variety of calls. And yes, the ability of create a higher pitch with the short reed is better than the flute.


Thanks for your feedback.

Other than in Sean Manns hands, a flute does not hold a candle to a short reed. Short reeds can be tuned to blow just as easy if not easier then a flute. A high quality short reed has way more range, is faster, has better high end and a much goosier lower end. Its like comparing apples and watermelons. Having said that if all you care about is making a honk sound either will work. IF you want to call geese, get a short reed.

[Foxton Gundogs]

I agree with Lorne, I have been blowing calls for over 55 yrs and I have yet to hear a flute that can compare with a short reed in the hands of equally competent callers. A flute will get you buy but in the late season when the birds are getting call and decoy shy a short reed in the hands of a competent caller will make the difference between success and failure. JMO

[lorneparker1]

Your points are interesting lorneparker1. I would agree with you that the short reed is fast but I can make my flute sing with a wide variety of calls. And yes, the ability of create a higher pitch with the short reed is better than the flute.


Thanks for your feedback.

DO you have a sounds file of your flute?

[shelg]

DO you have a sounds file of your flute?

Tell you what lorneparker1, PM me your address and I will send you a goose flute and short reed. Try them out and let me know what you think. No strings attached.

Shel

[ZacNap]

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