I have used Smith box calls for years. Mr. Jim smith would hand tune each of his butternut calls and he strived for a rolling pitch yelp. I met Jim at his shop one day and purchased a few boxes from him and observed as he tuned a box (amazing). He has since sold the rights to his calls to another manufacturer, though should anyone come upon one of his original boxes do not hesitate to buy it. As far as slates, take a look at "Talking Stick" calls.
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