Cue Of A Lifetime
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Boy, this one sure cleaned up nicely
Thanks...I was planning on taking some shots of the the two of them together. I think I could get some nce ones using a similar layout. :smile:
Without doubt, one of his great cues. Are you currently washing windshields at a busy intersection to refurbish your bank account? LOL
That's like asking a woman for a pic before she puts her makup on..LOL :wink:
I think it makes a good argument for refinishing old cues.
Jason<--- dates women that don't need make-up lol
Sure. For this cue they do. They've been shared with many.
Nah.. Just a little collection restructuring :smile:
(Fancy way to say I sold some cues
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I do love this cue. I was really hoping for a box or an 8 pointer.
As Barry told me, there were many 8 pointers that weren't as fancy as this cue. I've seen some of those and box cues that werent either. This cue being one of Gus's fanciest 4 pointers got my juices flowing :smile:
Personally I like heavily inlaid cues. Ultimately it's those cues from the sought after masters that are the most difficult to obtain. At least for me over the years. I'm not a box cue fan but would habe been just as happy if I'd have aquired a nicely inlaid 8 pointer.
It really did Patrick. The cue was "sound" and that coupled with Barry's expertise are what made it elementary..:smile:
Thanks Hoot. I think if you could handle this cue you would see why Cortland has nothing on Penn. Many linens in the right hands can be made to feel great to just about anyone. Cortland was the premier fishing line at that time but Penn was another great product used out of necessity by Gus due to Cortland's linen line being discontinued. It proved to be an equal substitute in Gus's hands. I was just happy that Barry had some of the old stock and used it to put the cue back to original order specs.
Thanks Hoot. I think if you could handle this cue you would see why Cortland has nothing on Penn. Many linens in the right hands can be made to feel great to just about anyone. Cortland was the premier fishing line at that time but Penn was another great product used out of necessity by Gus due to Cortland's linen line being discontinued. It proved to be an equal substitute in Gus's hands. I was just happy that Barry had some of the old stock and used it to put the cue back to original order specs.
Couldn't agree with you more, Tim. In fact, I believe Penn linen has the interesting history of one of our own, the legendary cue maker, Bill Stroud, having a hand in it's design. In fact, I'm sure of it.
Linen has some interesting history, Penn and Cortland arguably the best of them all. Glad you have the good stuff on your Gus. It's arguably as good or better than brand new, depending on your point of view.
All the best,
H
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A jaw-dropping dandy....congrats on acquiring such a beast!!!!
I think the point of view that matters to me is that regardless of anything it is still ALL Szamboti! :yeah:
Thanks..I'm enjoying it as it originaly was. I'm making balls with it and having a fun time. Gonna give it some play and enjoy every second. :thumbup: