If you had 5k
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Actually $5k can get you alot of nice cues but do u want to wait for them? And you'd need connections to get to some of the cue makers..
For $5k getting a brand new Searing or Mobley would be tight but they're my top choice. Ivory on SS joint! Woohoo! Monster players. But these two guys are tough to get hold of so getting them to custom build you a cue would be a challenge.
For $5k getting a brand new Searing or Mobley would be tight but they're my top choice. Ivory on SS joint! Woohoo! Monster players. But these two guys are tough to get hold of so getting them to custom build you a cue would be a challenge.
Maybe everything you say is true about Mike , but how does any of it relay to him being a craftsman cuemaker ???
I love watching him play , but that's about it . Jim
gilbert
I second that. He is the only one that would do it in under a year and every cue I've seen and played of his is top notch. Lots of bang for the buck.
Andy Gilbert.......5k will get you a TON OF CUE for your 'monster'....and he's very fun to work with on unique designs. And I'm sure it can be done in about a year.
I second that. He is the only one that would do it in under a year and every cue I've seen and played of his is top notch. Lots of bang for the buck.
Pete Tonkin. Jake Hulsey. PFD.
Stay very far away from Thomas Wayne for the reason that IF something would be wrong he takes your cue and does not ever return it - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...187678381666.162423.1575755349&type=1&theater
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Tascarella
I would absolutely choose Pete Tascarella to build your cue. Here are my reasons: Tascarella cues are built to exacting tolerances, are super classy, play consistently fabulous, retain their value, and Pete and Pete Jr are some of the best in the business to work with. They are the types to under promise and over deliver. I ordered a cue 1 year ago, they indicated the wait would be 3 years, they called me the other day and told me my cue would be ready in 2 months! Many of the other cue makers previous posters have suggested either don't build as great a cue, or have a waiting list so long they no longer take orders. For your timeframe and budget you can do no better than Tascarella. For 5K you will get a very big cue, a monster executed perfectly. Pete's basic 4 point, 4 veneer cue with 2 shafts w/ivory ferrules is $2500, you could add inlays, the best leather wrap in the business, an ivory joint, ect. anything you want would be within your budget on a Tasc. Good luck, let us know who you choose. If you need Tascarella's phone number, PM me... Just never call outside of M-F 9-5 EST. His shop is at his home and he strongly prefers not to be called outside of business hours. He is liable to talk your ear off about cues, George Balabushka, ect. when you do call.
I would absolutely choose Pete Tascarella to build your cue. Here are my reasons: Tascarella cues are built to exacting tolerances, are super classy, play consistently fabulous, retain their value, and Pete and Pete Jr are some of the best in the business to work with. They are the types to under promise and over deliver. I ordered a cue 1 year ago, they indicated the wait would be 3 years, they called me the other day and told me my cue would be ready in 2 months! Many of the other cue makers previous posters have suggested either don't build as great a cue, or have a waiting list so long they no longer take orders. For your timeframe and budget you can do no better than Tascarella. For 5K you will get a very big cue, a monster executed perfectly. Pete's basic 4 point, 4 veneer cue with 2 shafts w/ivory ferrules is $2500, you could add inlays, the best leather wrap in the business, an ivory joint, ect. anything you want would be within your budget on a Tasc. Good luck, let us know who you choose. If you need Tascarella's phone number, PM me... Just never call outside of M-F 9-5 EST. His shop is at his home and he strongly prefers not to be called outside of business hours. He is liable to talk your ear off about cues, George Balabushka, ect. when you do call.
seale1985
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Mike gulyassy will build u a ivory and what ever u wanted
Beast maybe even a ivory buttsleeve PM what style u like
And I can tell u in detail what u can get but not to be bias
Cause mike is my sponsor but I use to play for areil and he
Will build u one hick of a cue to for the money. PM me
Ill show u some pics I played for areil for 2 yrs he built
Me a monster and I bought a bunch of his cues that were
Worth 5 easy alot of ppl know what I mean but mikes same
Way.
Beast maybe even a ivory buttsleeve PM what style u like
And I can tell u in detail what u can get but not to be bias
Cause mike is my sponsor but I use to play for areil and he
Will build u one hick of a cue to for the money. PM me
Ill show u some pics I played for areil for 2 yrs he built
Me a monster and I bought a bunch of his cues that were
Worth 5 easy alot of ppl know what I mean but mikes same
Way.
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I would order one from Richard Black.
Why?
I have had one of his cues since the late 90's and simply love it.
It's the best cue I have played, so no need for me to bother with anything else.
Yep, Pete is a hell of a guy, I called him a few months ago to talk about a titlist conversion and ended up on the phone for nearly an hour, we got off the subject of titlists and on to having him build a cue from scratch. We talked starting price, and upgrades, wait times, his new processes to speed things up so there is a max wait of 2 1/2 years. I had heard not to call before 10:30 AM, he likes to have his coffee before dealing with anyone. I hope to have him make me a cue one day, not a titlist, I found that it is pretty hard to find one that he will convert. He is very strict about the dimensions of a convertable titlist. Anyway, he knew I wasn't quite ready to pull the trigger yet (and the titlists I had didn't meet his specs) but had a great conversation with me anyhow. Thats not just a great cuemaker but a good person as well,
Tom
If I had 5K...
...I wouldn't spend it on a pool cue. But since you asked, I could see spending a lot (for me, about $2,500) to get a simple Tascarella Bushka. They hold their value very well if you need to unload it in a jam. I've never played with a Tasc, so I'd have to do that at some point before I pulled the trigger. They have a great reputation and are definitely my style (design and construction), but man do you see a lot of them on the secondary market. I'm sure they're great, but it's interesting that back in the day it seemed like you couldn't pry a Szambotti or a Ginacue from its original owner's hands at any price. I see Southwest cues and Tascarellas flipped four or five times in as many months here. For example, Southwest cues have a great reputation, but I've shot with them and I hate them...glad I never spent $4k on one sight unseen. (that's just my opinion, but it's the only opinion I care about.) I reserve my opinion on Tascarella cues until I actually try one...I really hope to do so some day, and maybe I'll get on his waiting list.
As for secondary market custom cues, for my money, anything over $1,500 would have to be made for me, my design, my specs. If I'm looking for a player for the next decade or so, I'd probably go to Mike Gulyassy and get something set up...but I personally can't see spending more than $2,500 for something I'm going to play with--and I only buy cues to play with.
...I wouldn't spend it on a pool cue. But since you asked, I could see spending a lot (for me, about $2,500) to get a simple Tascarella Bushka. They hold their value very well if you need to unload it in a jam. I've never played with a Tasc, so I'd have to do that at some point before I pulled the trigger. They have a great reputation and are definitely my style (design and construction), but man do you see a lot of them on the secondary market. I'm sure they're great, but it's interesting that back in the day it seemed like you couldn't pry a Szambotti or a Ginacue from its original owner's hands at any price. I see Southwest cues and Tascarellas flipped four or five times in as many months here. For example, Southwest cues have a great reputation, but I've shot with them and I hate them...glad I never spent $4k on one sight unseen. (that's just my opinion, but it's the only opinion I care about.) I reserve my opinion on Tascarella cues until I actually try one...I really hope to do so some day, and maybe I'll get on his waiting list.
As for secondary market custom cues, for my money, anything over $1,500 would have to be made for me, my design, my specs. If I'm looking for a player for the next decade or so, I'd probably go to Mike Gulyassy and get something set up...but I personally can't see spending more than $2,500 for something I'm going to play with--and I only buy cues to play with.
Here are some of the names suggested in this thread that you have ZERO chance of getting in your 1 year request:
Dave Barenbrugge
Randy Mobley
Paul Mottey
Dennis Searing
John Showman
Barry Szamboti
Murray Tucker
Mike Webb
James White
Pete Tascarella or Ron Haley are makers you may be able to buy spots for. Resale value would be excellent for both.
Ernie from Gina is one of the best all-time but I think he minimum cue maybe right at 5k. He is an excellent choice.
I'm not sure of his wait but, Bob Manzino is one of the best there is.
Pete Tonkin is an intriguing name and is very popular right now. But he turns out a lot of work, so resale may be an issue here as well. But his work is tremendous.
In my opinion, $5,000 is way too much for a maker that has a wait less than 1 year. The resale value is terrible because there is no incentive for the secondary market.
Buying on the secondary market is a good option as some have suggested. You may find a great value in a South West or any of the makers listed in the "ZERO" chance list above.
Good luck in your decision!!!
Dave Barenbrugge
Randy Mobley
Paul Mottey
Dennis Searing
John Showman
Barry Szamboti
Murray Tucker
Mike Webb
James White
Pete Tascarella or Ron Haley are makers you may be able to buy spots for. Resale value would be excellent for both.
Ernie from Gina is one of the best all-time but I think he minimum cue maybe right at 5k. He is an excellent choice.
I'm not sure of his wait but, Bob Manzino is one of the best there is.
Pete Tonkin is an intriguing name and is very popular right now. But he turns out a lot of work, so resale may be an issue here as well. But his work is tremendous.
In my opinion, $5,000 is way too much for a maker that has a wait less than 1 year. The resale value is terrible because there is no incentive for the secondary market.
Buying on the secondary market is a good option as some have suggested. You may find a great value in a South West or any of the makers listed in the "ZERO" chance list above.
Good luck in your decision!!!
You really need to think about what you want. Do you want an investment? If so, I would look for some of the bigger names on the secondary market. As CMD stated, you have zero chance regarding your one year requirement. Are you looking for an excellent player? if so, I would call any of the "hot" cue makers who have a reputation for building excellent players that hold their value.
I would send a nice chunk to Kenny Murrell; holds value and makes a hell of a player. Then, buy a nice case from any of the prime case makers here on the forum.
Josh
I would send a nice chunk to Kenny Murrell; holds value and makes a hell of a player. Then, buy a nice case from any of the prime case makers here on the forum.
Josh
Did I miss something I wrote, did I mention Mike as a craftsman cue maker? JV recommended a 3K cue, a case, and lessons from a champ, and I totally agree. That would go much further than the difference between a 3K and a 5K cue.
But I got a question for you, how does many of these posts, on cue makers, relay to the OP getting a cue within approximately a year?
if ur a serious player... go for a Keith ...most azers here are collectors n not real serious bout their game... Keith kues... If ur serious bout the game
You know it!!! I play with my baby "monster" all the time. I'll put it's playability up against ANYONE's cue.
