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>>>>>> 2012 Sugartree -- The First of Ten 10th Anniversary Cues <<<<<<

I received this cue from Eric on July 12, 2012. It is the first of ten 10th anniversary cues to be made by him (yes, I know, he has been making cues for longer than 10 years, but is just now getting around to making his 10th anniversary cues). He thinks that it is the most gorgeous cue that he has ever made. The handle section and points are Asian Ironwood, which will be used in all 10 of his 10th anniversary cues. The sleeve and forearm are Hickory Burl. The points have recut ebony points. The joint and butt cap are 15,000 year old whale bone. The cue plays amazing. The ferrules are ivory and have not been chalked. Each of the jps has a matching ring, and we all know that Eric does not like making jps. I'm playing with the butt and a Sugartree shaft with a plain black collar. The night before last I had four 9 ball break and runs playing with this cue.

For the right offer, I'm sure that this cue could be wrestled away from my hands.

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Mike,

This cue looks much better than the pics you sent me earlier, I am sure it will look even better in person. Pics cannot do the cue justice, they cannot show the beauty in depth of the wood.

I cannot wait to see other anniversary cues from Eric.

Congrats from Vietnam,
Cuong.
 
that's some nice wood there....Hickory Burl...my all time favourite wood...
 
Mike

That a really nice Sugartree you got there !!! The curly Asian ironwood is insane, gotta see it person to believe it.
I can't believe you actually got your 10 anniversary this quick but CONGRATS !!!! If I'm not mistaken, your cue is number 6 of 10 on the anniversary series unless Eric forgot to put number on it.
The rest of the other 9 of 10 has already have name tag on it.
 
wawacue said:
Mike

That a really nice Sugartree you got there !!! The curly Asian ironwood is insane, gotta see it person to believe it.
I can't believe you actually got your 10 anniversary this quick but CONGRATS !!!! If I'm not mistaken, your cue is number 6 of 10 on the anniversary series unless Eric forgot to put number on it.
The rest of the other 9 of 10 has already have name tag on it.
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Mine does not have a number on it, but Eric told me it was the first of the ten.
 
Quality Cues said:
Mine does not have a number on it, but Eric told me it was the first of the ten.
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Mike

my above statement didn't meant anything in a bad way. Yes !! you have recieve that cue first out of the 10, not taking that away from you.
However here how the 10 anniversary cue came along, Eric send me pic's of the curly asian ironwood & we were on the phone chatting I ask Eric let build 10 cues of 10th anniversary cue with the Ironwood. few months ago I went out to Eric house from NYC to select all the wood for my 10th anniversary cues. Me & Eric hang around the shop picking woods & going over who getting the 10th anniversary cues. I ask Eric to number all of the cues as I told him ( I will take cue# 1, 2 & 10 ) & we wrote down what number & who getting what. cue# 8 is going to Singapore, Cue# 4 or 5 is going to Albany, NY. your name was for cue# 6 or 7 don't remember exactly.

Originally all these 10 cues suppose to be deliver on 2013 SBE show. I guess Eric have some time on his hand before he went on a family road trip. I ask Eric to deliver my 10 Anniversary cue in SBE because I don't want to overwhelm him with orders as he delivering 4 other cues for me coming Sept.
You can call Eric to verified my story. As I will be going to Eric house again in Sept to pick up my other cues.

after all, it is a great looking wood & great playing cue !!! enjoy & have a great day !!!!
 
wawacue said:
Mike

my above statement didn't meant anything in a bad way. Yes !! you have recieve that cue first out of the 10, not taking that away from you.
However here how the 10 anniversary cue came along, Eric send me pic's of the curly asian ironwood & we were on the phone chatting I ask Eric let build 10 cues of 10th anniversary cue with the Ironwood. few months ago I went out to Eric house from NYC to select all the wood for my 10th anniversary cues. Me & Eric hang around the shop picking woods & going over who getting the 10th anniversary cues. I ask Eric to number all of the cues as I told him ( I will take cue# 1, 2 & 10 ) & we wrote down what number & who getting what. cue# 8 is going to Singapore, Cue# 4 or 5 is going to Albany, NY. your name was for cue# 6 or 7 don't remember exactly.

Originally all these 10 cues suppose to be deliver on 2013 SBE show. I guess Eric have some time on his hand before he went on a family road trip. I ask Eric to deliver my 10 Anniversary cue in SBE because I don't want to overwhelm him with orders as he delivering 4 other cues for me coming Sept.
You can call Eric to verified my story. As I will be going to Eric house again in Sept to pick up my other cues.

after all, it is a great looking wood & great playing cue !!! enjoy & have a great day !!!!
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All I know is that mine was finished first and Eric told me that it was the 1st of the 10 to be built. Mine has his signature, but is not dated by year and does not contain the number "1." He will be stopping by my house in the coming days so that I can pay him and we can shoot some pool in my Man Cave.
 
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wawacue said:
Mike

my above statement didn't meant anything in a bad way. Yes !! you have recieve that cue first out of the 10, not taking that away from you.
However here how the 10 anniversary cue came along, Eric send me pic's of the curly asian ironwood & we were on the phone chatting I ask Eric let build 10 cues of 10th anniversary cue with the Ironwood. few months ago I went out to Eric house from NYC to select all the wood for my 10th anniversary cues. Me & Eric hang around the shop picking woods & going over who getting the 10th anniversary cues. I ask Eric to number all of the cues as I told him ( I will take cue# 1, 2 & 10 ) & we wrote down what number & who getting what. cue# 8 is going to Singapore, Cue# 4 or 5 is going to Albany, NY. your name was for cue# 6 or 7 don't remember exactly.

Originally all these 10 cues suppose to be deliver on 2013 SBE show. I guess Eric have some time on his hand before he went on a family road trip. I ask Eric to deliver my 10 Anniversary cue in SBE because I don't want to overwhelm him with orders as he delivering 4 other cues for me coming Sept.
You can call Eric to verified my story. As I will be going to Eric house again in Sept to pick up my other cues.

after all, it is a great looking wood & great playing cue !!! enjoy & have a great day !!!!
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J M O but this note should have gone the way of a PM. Stirring up drama...
 
Quality Cues said:
All I know is that mine was finished first and Eric told me that it was the 1st of the 10 to be built. Mine has his signature, but is not dated by year and does not contain the number "1." He will be stopping by my house in the coming days so that I can pay him and we can shoot some pool in my Man Cave.
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Mike

Yes.... your is the first to finish out of the batch & last I remember is that Eric sign all his cues.

if you feel what I said taking anything away from you or the first or last of the cue, than I do apologize, is only an conversation. Enjoy & Have a Great Day !!
 
Quesports said:
J M O but this note should have gone the way of a PM. Stirring up drama...
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Stirring up drama ???? are you kidding me ? yes, that is your opinion but in MY opinion, if I went thousands mile away from home to do work & order cues with cue maker, I do have the right to share my part of story. unless you think otherwise.

I'm not trying to stir anything, unless you took it differently. have a good day sir.
 
wawacue said:
Mike

Yes.... your is the first to finish out of the batch & last I remember is that Eric sign all his cues.

if you feel what I said taking anything away from you or the first or last of the cue, than I do apologize, is only an conversation. Enjoy & Have a Great Day !!
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He did in fact sign this cue, he just forgot to put the year that it was completed (2012) and put the number "1" on the cue. Before he finished the cue, he told me that it would have the number "1" on it, but apparently forgot to do that. All is well. Have a good day.
 
Quality Cues said:
He did in fact sign this cue, he just forgot to put the year that it was completed (2012) and put the number "1" on the cue. Before he finished the cue, he told me that it would have the number "1" on it, but apparently forgot to do that. All is well. Have a good day.
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Mike

I think either you taking this thread in the wrong way or I wrote it in the wrong way to have you cause a misunderstanding. again if I offend you in anyway, I will apologize to you.
I never said Eric didn't sign your cue. I do not know why Eric would tell you he will put **1 of 10** in your cue while when I was out at his house standing there telling Eric ** I will take cue# 1, 2 & 10 ** even though he build your cue first. If base on what you said the first cue out to be the 1 of 10 than I would tell Eric I would all my cue to be deliver in Sept along with the rest of my other cues.
Again, is a good & great looking cue & have a good day to you too.
 
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