Help with Cue ID

rodcar

rodcar

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Does anyone recognize this cue or perhaps know who might have made it. It appears to be of very high quality, and a well constructed cue. I was told who made the cue but it appears there is some mix up on that info. I think I may have a real treasure here. I have not played the cue yet and am thinking about reselling it although I don't know the maker. Cue is SOLD
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looks like the kind of cue that could have been made by anyone. Conversion, new shaft, brown phenolic, radial pin. I'd say most cue makers have made a similar cue.

My first thought when I looked at it was Mike Stacey. Second thought was Madison Bob. I'd say by the phenolic color its about 5 years old. That phenolic was very popular then, and that color is getting harder to find if my memory serves me.
 
Mystery Cue?

The phenolic looks very cool on this cue. High quality full splice, points very even. Was hoping someone would recognize it. Wrap was added and is nice and new and well done.
 
Butt

Butt on this cue is Bacote into maple. Extended wrap is a nice touch. Still hoping for an ID.
 
Bumper?

The bumper pops out. Cue is not drilled to accept a weight bolt. Was hoping someone would recognize this bumper style. Thanks for the question.
 
I have seen a cue similar in design, but can't remember who made it. As many have said, there are several cue makers that make SP's that are the same materials with similar design.
 
No Markings

With the bumper out could find no mark of maker. Was hoping a cue builder would recognize this type of phenolic. Hit a few ball with it last night, very solid player.
 
rodcar said:
Does anyone recognize this cue or perhaps know who might have made it. It appears to be of very high quality, and a well constructed cue. I was told who made the cue but it appears there is some mix up on that info. I think I may have a real treasure here. I have not played the cue yet and am thinking about reselling it although I don't know the maker.


When you look at the fit and finish of the cue it appears that it was made by new cue maker. The fit and finish of the cue needs some improvement, especially where the wrap grove and finishing of the butt cap are concerned. With the pin used it also identifies it as a cue made in the 3 or 4 years, but over all it looks ok.

I have no idea who made this cue and my opinion is based upon what I see in the photo's, I certainly do not what to insult anyone by my comments. I just remember that not to long ago the cues I was building look similar to the way this cue was finished, but with time most learn from their mistakes.

The most important question is how does it play?:smile:
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Thanks

Thanks for your comments manwon. I was told the wrap was installed by a very experienced cue crafter. I'm really pleased with it, double pressed Irish linen, extended, that matches the cue nicely. The cue plays great!
 
rodcar said:
Thanks for your comments manwon. I was told the wrap was installed by a very experienced cue crafter. I'm really pleased with it, double pressed Irish linen, extended, that matches the cue nicely. The cue plays great!
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My comments about the wrap are based on the picture of the cues butt included, and in that photo the wrap doesn't look flush. My other comments were directed at the bottom of the cue which also in the photo's looks roughly finished, it may just be the photo's.

All that matters in the end is that the cue plays great, and I am glad to here that it does.

Take care
 
For Sale!

Had a offer on this cue and thought it was sold, but have not heard from buyer lately, so it is officially up for sale now. Wasn't planning on selling it, for awhile. Pm me if interested.
 
rodcar said:
The phenolic looks very cool on this cue. High quality full splice, points very even. Was hoping someone would recognize it. Wrap was added and is nice and new and well done.
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Rodcar,

The phenolic in this cue is the most basic phenolic you can get. This is natural color "Sheet Rod" phenolic. Mostly used in the electrical field for insulating material. the fibers or weave you see in it is the canvas substrate used to strengthen it. "Sheet Rod", is made by taking sheets canvas phenolic, cutting it into strips and the doweling it. The canvas goes across the material making it much stronger in one direction than when rotated 90 degrees. Tube phenolic has the substrate "wound" around a mandrel and the pressed on the outside to form a tube. This is much stronger and is the way most phenolics used in cues is made, especially ferrules.


Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
 
When I first look at it I thought it could be a GEM, Gary Medlin, but I can't remember his ever using a radial pin.
 
Maybe a Gem??

Hmmm. Dunno,but the phenolic joint and butt could be. Looks a lot like his B/J Cues. I'll ask Gary and have him check the pics. If it is,It's a sweet hitter fo' sho'!!!
 
cajunfats said:
Hmmm. Dunno,but the phenolic joint and butt could be. Looks a lot like his B/J Cues. I'll ask Gary and have him check the pics. If it is,It's a sweet hitter fo' sho'!!!
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J/B...you mean like this one?

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It IS a sweet hitter!
 
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