Something about my Thunderdome...help?
 

I got the Thunderdome, but it is kind of hard to use, its all "slippery" and there isnt much friction. Any help from anyone who has had this problem? Thanks

RE: Something about my Thunderdome...help?
 

Have you taken sandpaper to it? this may have for a better friction ...BT

RE: Something about my Thunderdome...help?
 

I like 80 or 60 grit. It's a great call!

RE: Something about my Thunderdome...help?
 

I would suggest sanding the call also but it also may be the carbon striker you are using. Try lightly sanding the tip of the striker but not to hard because it will change the angle of the tip of the striker. That usually works great for me when the call starts to skip. Good luck.

RE: Something about my Thunderdome...help?
 

Just to tell anyone who doesnt have it, it is crystal.
I cant really do any sounds with it that much because of the sliding.
Thanks

RE: Something about my Thunderdome...help?
 

You still have to sand the call, getting the call ready for use is the main thing to start with ,when it comes to Slate,Glass or Aluminum pots...BT

RE: Something about my Thunderdome...help?
 

There should be a "scraper" for this call that has two different types of sanding surfaces. I had to buy it seperately. It is made out of black plastic, about 8 inches long, and has a cresent type shape at each end of it. One end is for glass, and the other end is for ceramic. I had a heck of a time sanding the ceramic "dome" without it. Check out their site to see if they still make it, or call the company direct. I am sorry I do not have their information handy.

RE: Something about my Thunderdome...help?
 

Kreg, I bought the one from M.A.D., it was called their Super Crystal call. I sure hated to scratch up that great looking smooth glass surface but that's what you have to do!! And I mean scratch it up really good!! They usually supply you with a piece of very ruff sand paper, use this to scratch it up first. Then go to a finer grain apaper next. Go every which way, not in just one dircetion!! Like Richie suggested, get yourself a glass call surface conditioning tool and carry it in yourr vest with you.
After you get this job done, I have found that a Purple Heart stiker sounds just super with this kind of call!! This is one of my favorites, bar none!! Good luck!! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

RE: Something about my Thunderdome...help?
 

I think Richie and maytom have got the right idea. I know some of my crystal calls were tough to roughen at first. I bought one of those diamond conditioners that Primos makes. The diamond side is perfect for initially &quot;cutting&quot; the surface and then the stone side works well to keep the call conditioned rather than using sandpaper.

RE: Something about my Thunderdome...help?
 

yep, you gotta work it over real good. Use different strikers also. Edges are critical.

RE: Something about my Thunderdome...help?
 

H.S. Strut makes a fine conditioner...very compact.