Fancy Tad Cue Caps by Alton Takata

ibuycues

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Alton Takata is one of the billiard industry`s most treasured participants. He has made lasting and phenomenal contributions with his stunning custom cue caps that rest atop some of the fanciest cues ever made, including several beloved hall-of-fame cuemakers.

All the while, as he has made his contributions, he has demonstrated the most wonderful, humble and engaging demeanor that has endeared him to literally everyone who has ever met him. In fact, he personally adds to the special nature of his work even through his gentle nature.

I have started this thread to share some of Alton`s work accomplished for some of my Tad cues. Every one of his creations is a treasured heirloom even as a standalone set without a cue!

He has made unbelievable cue cap sets for me for cues other than just Tad cues, some including Schick, Scruggs, Josswest,, Gus Szamboti, Ginacue, and others.

If Alton has made a Tad set for a cue you own, please add a picture to this thread. They will surely make for a fond and memorable look-see.

Will Prout
 

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ibuycues

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More Tad CAp Sets by Alton

...............And some more............

If you have some Tad caps by Alton, please add your pictures if you have a little time. Thanks!

Will Prout
 

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ibuycues

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...Just moving this thread ahead of the other one because this thread has all the pictures.
Thanks.
Will Prout
 

phil dade

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Just fabulous! The cues are great of course. Alton is the best as a cap maker and person. What a great guy! All the best,
Phil
 

scdiveteam

Rick Geschrey
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Awesome Alton....icing on the cake is as important as the cake intself.:thumbup:

You nailed this cue!
 

franko

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Excellent

They are true works of art and make a beautiful finishing touch to any cue.
 

mdavis228

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Alton does beautiful work, and he is a real great person.
I have several caps that he made me - nothing like these, just really nice with my initials on top in various woods for different cues. I can tell you he treated me as if they were special, and they are to me.
Such a nice fella.
 

ibuycues

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Alton does beautiful work, and he is a real great person.
I have several caps that he made me - nothing like these, just really nice with my initials on top in various woods for different cues. I can tell you he treated me as if they were special, and they are to me.
Such a nice fella.


Nice comments Chris. See you at Shooters.

Will
 

CueCaps

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Thank You

Hello Will,
Hello Az...

Will, Thank You for your kind words and all you do for me.
Congratulations on your 2015 ICCS.
Here is a TAD set I made when I 1st started coming to Az Billiards.
Thank you Az..
Thanks for viewing.

Alton Takata :)
 

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CueCaps

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Ultimate TAD Crown

I thought I'd post this TAD Crown as the finally. :smile:
This commission from Cue Collector, Eric Petersen.
Thanks Will, Phil, Rick G., Franko, Bus Boy, Chris D. and Chris H. :)
 

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ibuycues

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Holy Moley Alton,

That is one of the most phenomenal cap sets I have seen. Just amazing!

Thanks for posting the pictures!

Will
 

rhinobywilhite

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Here is a gentleman whose talent rivals any cuemaker's.

Alton, I don't know you personally but I will forever be impressed by your works of art.
 
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