id be hesitant to taking it out......im rough on my box call.....really surprised i didnt bust it in the 6 years i had it now...but i broke off alot of wood....dented it.....man im surprised it still sings.....this spring i think ima buy myself a sweet little box call though....for my 18th bday.....i been wanting one forever...i mean i love my box i got now....but cant have too many box calls.....nothing like yours though....ill pay for a good one that sings n looks good...but not anyhting that looks that good....im a wood nut....i would crindge to scratch dent or chip somethin like that......love that call....did you make it?