What would you choose (Pics Added)

[Whitelightning]

If you had a choice between purchasing a custom Tube and scratch box call or for about the same price a custom Long Box call.

I do not have a scratch box or tube call and my box call is a plastic fantastic.

[yelp]

I love box calls..scratch box calls are reasonably priced depending on the maker.  If your intention is collecting them then you would want rare, old or unique.  If your looking for field models both are affordable.  Something about cutting on a long box that I love.  Tubes are also nice to have..If I were you I would buy all of them..LOL   

[BPturkeys]

Yelp is right...just buy'em all.
But if you must choose first lets make sure we're talking about the same thing.
This is a scratch box:


This is a slate call:


They are both great calls and I think preferable to a tube(for sure easier to use). But if I had to choose just one, make it a nice Slate call.

[Whitelightning]

BP,
I already have a custom friction call crystal over aluminum. I have a plastic box call, don't own a scratch box or a real long box call.

So I am getting that the scratch box would be preferable over the long box?

[yelp]

Go to Midwest Turkey Call supply


Scratch box link - http://www.midwestturkeycall.com/prodlist.asp?dn=1&cc=T&cat=Scratch~Boxes

Long box link or Paddle box -   http://www.midwestturkeycall.com/prodlist.asp?dn=1&cc=T&cat=Paddle~Box~Call

[Wacenturion]

What is the plastic box call you have...curious.  Personally I like tube calls.  The ability to run one properly and be proficient on a tube call however, can be a problem.  They do have the advantage of making wonderful yelps like a diaphragm, but somewhat sharper or louder ( hard to describe until you compare), fantastic gobbles when and if you need to, like waking up friends sleeping in camp, and last....is a different sound than other folks out there with the Primos this, Knight and Hale that, Quaker Boy whastamacallit.  When you get good on one, they are a great call to have in your arsenal.

As far as a scratch box..........I never saw a need for one if you have a good box call and a good friction call, as they will do everything as good or better than the scratch call....

If you decide to eventually go tube call, now or later, figure about $40-$60 for a good one made by someone who knows how to make them.  Like any other call, you get what you pay for.  If you like I can even point you in the right direction.

[PA BEN]

I'd go with the box call. If it's wet out you can use it inside a bread bag. Also, you can make a gobble with a box call too.

[fishunt247]

Before you buy a long box, just make sure you have a spot in your vest to carry it that isn't in the way and won't fall out every ten steps. Personal experience.

[Whitelightning]

Wacenturion,
The box call I have is a Primos Graphite Prospector. I guess its not all plastic, the paddle is some sort of wood and the scratch board is a wood of some sort, the rest of the box is plastic. It has a real weird high pitched sound. I have had no luck with it even as a locater.

[Wacenturion]

Without breakin the bank, if you can, pick up one of the following.  They are $29.99 at Cabelas.  Both the Lynch 101 World Champion and the 102 Foolproof are great calls and sound good.  They've been around along time...and easy to get good turkey sounds out of them.

http://www.cabelas.com/p-0003288220206a.shtml

[yelp]

Without breakin the bank, if you can, pick up one of the following.  They are $29.99 at Cabelas.  Both the Lynch 101 World Champion and the 102 Foolproof are great calls and sound good.  They've been around along time...and easy to get good turkey sounds out of them.

http://www.cabelas.com/p-0003288220206a.shtml

Also pick up a croaker call, they are awesome!

[Whitelightning]

Thanks for all the advise guy's.
I ended up ordering an custom Checkered box call with inlays. I should have it some time late next week. 

I decided that a guy needs a good box call in his arsenal.
I also decided I needed a new turkey vest

[Wacenturion]

Who did you order your custom call from...............make sure you post some photos.

[Whitelightning]

Well it finally arrived today My Checkered Box Call.

I ordered it from RUTnSTRUT game calls. I have a crystal over aluminum friction call and a set of locator's from also. He said he only makes 6-10 box calls a year. I really like the sound of this one its SWEET. 

The box is Butternut with Walnut inlays, Walnut lid with Sinker Cypress inlays and 20 check's

[Wacenturion]

You did good.  Have a few from Tim myself.............here's one of his personal ones I twisted his arm to get last spring.  He had made it for himself and called in and killed two gobblers with it before it headed west.  He misses it...lol.