Novice ... Bulge Tubes, are they any different?

[philcox]

I was looking at the new BT from Elk 101 on the Peax site. Then I thought "is it really any different than my current Rocky Mountain Wapiti Whacker Bully Bull Extreme? Was wondering of I should spend the $ on calls, because the tubes are really mostly the same, or if tubes really make a difference. Any insight is appreciated?

If there is a difference, I'd be curious as to thoughts on the ElkBros Soloist and the Elk 101 (very different formats).

 

[BigAntlerGetter]

Unpopular opinion from an outfitter


Honestly, no if you are using a diaphragm call, an old cut whiffle ball bat works just as good as a $100 name brand bugle tube.
Honestly I don’t even bugle anymore in CO on public land unless I have to or am having fun.

It’s a marketing scheme the same as camo


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[philcox]

Unpopular opinion from an outfitter


Honestly, no if you are using a diaphragm call, an old cut whiffle ball bat works just as good as a $100 name brand bugle tube.

This is not surprising to me, and what I viscerally think. Appreciate the input.

 

[Ross]

For the vast majority of callers it does not matter what you use, it is still is crappy and make no difference.

 

[Wheels]

IMO they are all the same, some claim they have baffles to resonate the sound but in the hands of a novice they all sound like a human. I would like to try one of the wood ones on the market but not paying what they want for them.

 

[spike camp]

I’d say the biggest difference, is in the opening size at the mouth side of the tube.
Some just work better than others, depending on your face.

Some of the best sounds to my ears, have come from a whiffle bat.

Another difference I’ve noticed is that when you accidentally bump certain tubes, they can make a much louder sound, compared to others.

I like the elk nut tube, but not for any particular reason other than it works well for me.

To answer your question, I’d get a bunch of different reeds. I think that’s really where things happen naturally, or not.