MANZINO: Mint Chocolate Box

[Sanj]

This is Bob Manzino's first mitered veneered box cue.
I got it last week ,Bob described it as Mint with Chocolate.Brazilian Rosewood, ivory, Abalone,Rose gold. I am so very happy with the cue, I wanted to share some of the pics.
The work is very tight and perfectly executed.It also plays great (yes I have chalked it ,and played with it). A close friend said it is the best playing Manzino he has ever hit a ball with(he has a few).
I know this is a very special cue.

 

[TommyT]

I like it!!!!!!

I am a sucker for abalone and the veneers really fit in well with the color scheme. This has to be one of my favorite Manzino's, because it's not overdone. Congrats.

TommyT :thumbup:

 

[The Beginner]

wow...this a big cue....congrats Sanj ..and nice to see you again at VF

 

[jazzn4444]

WOW! Love it!

 

[guycrunch]

great cue sanj!!! one of my favorite manzino cues, i love the box cues. congrats.

guy

 

[troro]

Very nice, Bob's work is always a pleasure to see!

Troy

 

[DukeofDBQ]

"Mint Chocolate" is D-E-E-E-L-I-C-I-0-U-S!!!!!

I was fortunate enough to see this cue while Sanj was visiting Dennis Searing's shop after the SBE. The pics are great Sanj, but they don't capture the subtle shading and grain in the Brazilian Rosewood. Up close you think it is ebony and from further away it takes on tones of dark brown. Only under close light can you see the wavy black lines in the wood. SUPER CUE FROM A SUPER CUEMAKER FOR A SUPER NICE GUY!!

Congratulations

 

[bobroberts]

Some great looking photo's

Sanj,
You are one lucky man.You deserve every cue you own.Each time I see this cue it get's better all the time.
If you slowly roll this cue as Duke of DBQ said the color of the rosewood changes with the light.
Again congratulations on another fine pickup.

 

[HIRUN526]

I just posted on the other Manzino thread????

To recap....this cue is the nuts. Bob's workmanship and design are magnificient.

The real cool thing about this cue is the it is not only beautiful..it's a real player.

Bob took a traditional cue and added his contemporary flair and it is perfect. Everything about the cue is perfect. From design,materials,color's...I really love the inlay work and the Ivory joint is very cool.

In my opinion this is Bob's finest box cue to date.

I am trying to think of a word that fully describe's this cue.......................

Cuemongous

Until that time,
Big Daddy

 

[thediamond]

Wow Sanj...for sure Bob out did himself on that baby. Love the mitred veneers!!!! He is a great cue maker and this is a great cue.

Si

 

[kamdaswani]

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

it was great seeing you "unwrap" that beauty ...

all the best,
kam

 

[mdavis228]

That's an incredible piece of work. Love it! Congrats.

 

[Tikkitavi]

Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore. This cue must have been made by a Wizard. It is so beautiful that it is actually enchanting.

 

[Kevin Lindstrom]

Wow

This is the best looking box cue ever made. That thing is beautiful. Colors and inlay work very well together. Congrats on the cue and thanks for posting the great pictures.

Kevin

 

[ScottR]

Sanj, If you were not such a nice guy I would really dislike you.....

This cue is stunning. Congratulations!

Scott

 

[Thecoats]

This masterpiece belongs at the top of the the list. Nice cue, thanks for sharing.

-don

 

[OriontheHunter]

Sanj,
The cue looks great. Wish i was there to see you unwrap this cue. Simply amazing.
All the best,
Tom

 

[HighEndCues]

Hey Sanj,
I just got back from Bob's shop last night, and saw the pictures of this beauty.
Congrats,
Ken

 

[Schlosser Cases]

Super nice cue. Bobs work just keeps getting better!!

 

[ScottR]

Are the mitered boxes outlined in silver?

Scott