Super early block letter Joss for sale! This cue was made during the earliest days of Joss. Both Dan Janes and Bill Stroud (and maybe even Tim Scruggs!) likely had a hand in making this cue.
The beautiful and highly figured BEM used in the forearm, points, and buttsleeve is definitely the star of the show here. The 50+ years has turned the color into a deep golden caramel. The points are trimmed with three veneers: brown, natural, and brown. The leather wrap is not original to the cue but is expertly installed. The joint is the classic steel joint, bordered by the iconic early Joss railroad ringwork. Note that it's a 5/16x18 pin joint, which was extremely rare and mostly only used in the very early days. Natural white ferrule.
Pin: 5/16x18 piloted
Shaft weight: 3.76oz
Butt weight: 16.08oz
Both shaft and butt are 29"
Full high definition photos and a video of the shaft rolling here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HvJe6pxeGrxD3vsa8
Condition notes:
- Shaft is not straight (see video) and pretty skinny. It can be salvaged for the ferrule material and ringwork if you want to create a new shaft for it, or it can be kept as is for a collection.
- There are multiple dings in the finish, which I've tried to capture as accurately as possible and have highlighted in the photos.
- There is a tiny bit of movement in the butt when rolled (see two videos at end). Does not affect play IMO.
Asking for $1000, which is a steal given the most simple 70s Josswests plain janes are going for $1300+.
For an extra $100, I can include a 30" OB Pro+ shaft that I had Stephen Janes tap for me to fit.
Price is firm. Price includes shipping in CONUS. Payment by Paypal or Venmo, buyer adds any associated fees like goods and services.
