Balabushka... "the quintessential apotheosis " of a career that launched an industry
We have teamed up with Steve Klein to create a series of 4 cues, one for every decade that George has been gone. This is the "quintessential apotheosis of a golden era in cuemaking". These cues will be showcased in Steve's booth at the SBE.
The cues will be numerically recognized as 40-1, 40-2, 40-3 and 40-4. They represent some of George’s best work, and some of his most recognizable work. They will come with a case, which will also be engraved with the cue’s numerical match.
The designs were chosen by Steve, Mark and I for a plethora of reasons, which include rarity, maybe it belonged to a player, or was just one of many of George’s timeless designs. Why did we do this, well to celebrate the cuemakers work, that lets face it, he has in one form or another, inspired many cuemakers, and has left an everlasting mark on cuemaking. Last year, noted Balabushka collector, Denny Glenn came to us, and just could not say enough about Steve’s ability to capture the magic, and in his words, “they are the best Balabushka inspired cues he has seen”. Well I hope Denny see’s these and really appreciates this 4 cue anniversary set. (BTW the selection process of 4 cues took about 4 months of discussions)(about a year of planning)
We spared no expense in creating these cues both in style and accuracy. The materials, the measurements, the “proper” slotted diamonds and all the details we could cover. These cues will amaze the most ardent Balabushka enthusiast. I know some people make take issue with this, however, it is an anniversary special, and we won’t be around to do it again.
So which cues did we do???
First showing…..
Well for starters there is the cue that has an original 1965 reclaimed Burton Spain Brazilian rosewood full splice prong. It maintains the full splice for the majority of the length. The butt sleeve is a traditional large 3 piece acrylic gold and black backend with a very popular Balabushka design.
We will not post finished pics until the week of the show . So you should come to the booth 313 in the ACA Section and check these out in person. PLUS there will be memorabilia there, and a super, super special Bushka.
I will update this thread.. from now until the show with pictures….
JV
We have teamed up with Steve Klein to create a series of 4 cues, one for every decade that George has been gone. This is the "quintessential apotheosis of a golden era in cuemaking". These cues will be showcased in Steve's booth at the SBE.
The cues will be numerically recognized as 40-1, 40-2, 40-3 and 40-4. They represent some of George’s best work, and some of his most recognizable work. They will come with a case, which will also be engraved with the cue’s numerical match.
The designs were chosen by Steve, Mark and I for a plethora of reasons, which include rarity, maybe it belonged to a player, or was just one of many of George’s timeless designs. Why did we do this, well to celebrate the cuemakers work, that lets face it, he has in one form or another, inspired many cuemakers, and has left an everlasting mark on cuemaking. Last year, noted Balabushka collector, Denny Glenn came to us, and just could not say enough about Steve’s ability to capture the magic, and in his words, “they are the best Balabushka inspired cues he has seen”. Well I hope Denny see’s these and really appreciates this 4 cue anniversary set. (BTW the selection process of 4 cues took about 4 months of discussions)(about a year of planning)
We spared no expense in creating these cues both in style and accuracy. The materials, the measurements, the “proper” slotted diamonds and all the details we could cover. These cues will amaze the most ardent Balabushka enthusiast. I know some people make take issue with this, however, it is an anniversary special, and we won’t be around to do it again.
So which cues did we do???
First showing…..
Well for starters there is the cue that has an original 1965 reclaimed Burton Spain Brazilian rosewood full splice prong. It maintains the full splice for the majority of the length. The butt sleeve is a traditional large 3 piece acrylic gold and black backend with a very popular Balabushka design.
We will not post finished pics until the week of the show . So you should come to the booth 313 in the ACA Section and check these out in person. PLUS there will be memorabilia there, and a super, super special Bushka.
I will update this thread.. from now until the show with pictures….
JV
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