Coming Back after 20 Years Off

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Please forgive me if I ask redundant questions. I've spent the past couple days reading the boards, but haven't made any progress into what I'm looking for, which is; a new cue.

I sold my Rick Howard cue (on here actually), that he made for me back in 1998. It's a decision I regret constantly. I've tried reaching back out to him, but I think he's closed up shop. If I were to look for similar cue makers, or even used custom cues, who should I look at now? I'm looking for something simple, even a well crafted sneaky would work.

I appreciate any thoughts,

q
 
Way too many cue makers out their today. And from what i see, a ton of them do some nice work.

I find it harder to find simple cues, everyone wants to do a bunch of fancy inlays.

Bottom line starts with on how much do you want to spend?
 
Zerksies said:
Way too many cue makers out their today. And from what i see, a ton of them do some nice work.

I find it harder to find simple cues, everyone wants to do a bunch of fancy inlays.

Bottom line starts with on how much do you want to spend?
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I think that's the problem I'm running into, is there are a lot of good cue makers out there. If I was looking for simple, plain w/o inlays I'd be under the 1k mark. Nice craftmanship, simple 4/6 points I'd probably double that.

I might take a look at the Rick Howard in the marketplace, but really want a simple cue that has a solid hit (like my old 88/89 joss).
 
slush said:
Please forgive me if I ask redundant questions. I've spent the past couple days reading the boards, but haven't made any progress into what I'm looking for, which is; a new cue.

I sold my Rick Howard cue (on here actually), that he made for me back in 1998. It's a decision I regret constantly. I've tried reaching back out to him, but I think he's closed up shop. If I were to look for similar cue makers, or even used custom cues, who should I look at now? I'm looking for something simple, even a well crafted sneaky would work.

I appreciate any thoughts,

q
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Have a look at John Chaplin at Coos Cues cooscues.com
 
this is currently for sale in the for sale section
(its not me selling)

RICK HOWARD 6 POINT FOR SALE

********** LISTING CUE FOR FRIEND ************ 29 X 29 CUE ***** 3/8 11 JOINT PIN IN THIS CUE **************** BIRDSEYE FRONT, FIGURED MACASSOR EBONY POINTS//SLEEVE' BLACK/BLUE VENEERS NICE DASH RING WORK 2 SHAFTS -12.7 MM, NON IVORY FERRULES , LAYERED TIPS CUSTOM MADE JP S BY RICK...
forums.azbilliards.com
 
Zerksies said:
Way too many cue makers out their today. And from what i see, a ton of them do some nice work.

I find it harder to find simple cues, everyone wants to do a bunch of fancy inlays.

Bottom line starts with on how much do you want to spend?
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I think there are a lot of us out there who don't care to put inlays in cues. I used to do some by hand (not pantograph). Doesn't really float my boat now. Won't do cnc because it looks machine made.
 
DeeDeeCues said:
I think there are a lot of us out there who don't care to put inlays in cues. I used to do some by hand (not pantograph). Doesn't really float my boat now. Won't do cnc because it looks machine made.
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I really don't understand a lot of these fancy inlaid cues. My Richard Black cue of 20 years is a plain four pointer. I just replaced it with a no point Joss. Looking for an upgraded to that and what i'm looking for is another 4 pointer.
 
Zerksies said:
I really don't understand a lot of these fancy inlaid cues. My Richard Black cue of 20 years is a plain four pointer. I just replaced it with a no point Joss. Looking for an upgraded to that and what i'm looking for is another 4 pointer.
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I get it. Not for me, but neither are lowriders. I can appreciate it all.
 
slush said:
Please forgive me if I ask redundant questions. I've spent the past couple days reading the boards, but haven't made any progress into what I'm looking for, which is; a new cue.

I sold my Rick Howard cue (on here actually), that he made for me back in 1998. It's a decision I regret constantly. I've tried reaching back out to him, but I think he's closed up shop. If I were to look for similar cue makers, or even used custom cues, who should I look at now? I'm looking for something simple, even a well crafted sneaky would work.

I appreciate any thoughts,

q
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Dee Dee Cues is a member... That should be a plus... Guy
 
Zerksies said:
I really don't understand a lot of these fancy inlaid cues. My Richard Black cue of 20 years is a plain four pointer. I just replaced it with a no point Joss. Looking for an upgraded to that and what i'm looking for is another 4 pointer.
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I'm the same way, hence my specs. I had an old 88ish Joss stolen way back in the day, never seen one like it.
 
A very nice cue with decent lead time? ......
Jerry Terbrock
I'd guess a plain cue would run $700 give or take a CNote or 2?

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Guy Manges said:
Dee Dee Cues is a member... That should be a plus... Guy
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Thanks, but I don't take orders, really, and am in the process of building equipment to replace what I gave away so I can make cues again.

I basically do it as a hobby with no intention of making money. Most of the cues I've sold were for the cost of materials or less.
 
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I think you need to consider the matter of how well you plan to take care of any cue you buy. I always advise those who, like me, are a bit careless when it comes to maintaining their equipment, not to spend a lot of money on a cue. I think a Joss, a Schon or a Meucci might be a good starting point.
 
sjm said:
I think you need to consider the matter of how well you plan to take care of any cue you buy. I always advise those who, like me, are a bit careless when it comes to maintaining their equipment, not to spend a lot of money on a cue. I think a Joss, a Schon or a Meucci might be a good starting point.
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Nice point. The exact reason I started buying good sunglasses and pens. The cheap ones that I didn't care about were costing me a fortune in loss and breakage.
 
sjm said:
I think you need to consider the matter of how well you plan to take care of any cue you buy. I always advise those who, like me, are a bit careless when it comes to maintaining their equipment, not to spend a lot of money on a cue. I think a Joss, a Schon or a Meucci might be a good starting point.
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I've had my fair share of cues, and am not careless. That being said, if I was dragging around a 10k cue, things might be different. It's actually part of the fun of having something nice.
 
slush said:
Please forgive me if I ask redundant questions. I've spent the past couple days reading the boards, but haven't made any progress into what I'm looking for, which is; a new cue.

I sold my Rick Howard cue (on here actually), that he made for me back in 1998. It's a decision I regret constantly. I've tried reaching back out to him, but I think he's closed up shop. If I were to look for similar cue makers, or even used custom cues, who should I look at now? I'm looking for something simple, even a well crafted sneaky would work.

I appreciate any thoughts,

q
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There is now a nice Ned Morris cue on Ebay. Very seldom seen for sale. His cues are among the very best for workmanship and playability.
 
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