I actually had that exact call, im not sure what it is about it, butI know what your talking about. I had the same problem. It seems hard to get the call to a more realistic lower pitch ... I also did not like how bell-shaped the end of the barrel was, it makes it harder to control with your hand. I also have several short reeds, and havent had this problem. I bought it, practiced in the off season with it for a while, then sold it because I didnt like how it sounded at all. Im not sure if all of Zink's calls are like this, or just the polycarbonate ones, maybe his acrylic's sound better?