Cue Maker Brand

[11Cues]

I believe this cue originated in the Southwest, probably California. Does anyone recognize this makers mark?

 

[Cuebuddy]

Hard to tell, but if that is a JL, it could be an early Jim Lee cue?

 

[11Cues]

Hard to tell, but if that is a JL, it could be an early Jim Lee cue?

That is one that I considered, but I can’t seem to find any images that would support it. And I agree, there is still the “if” on whether that is actually supposed to be JL.

 

[Cuebuddy]

If you can get pictures of other parts of the cue it will bring out the experts.
Jimmy Lee is a member here also.

 

[11Cues]

Thanks. Here’s the rest of the cue. I recently acquired it and I’m trying to identify the maker. There is no signature anywhere that I’ve found, only this small logo above the bumper. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Specifications:

• 60.5” overall length
• Butt approximately 29.75”
• Shaft approximately 30.75”
• 18.5 oz
• 3/8 × 10 pin
• 11.2 mm ferrule
• 12.7 mm shaft diameter at 12” from the tip
• Collar diameter .840”
• Allen-head weight bolt (3/16” hex)

Construction details:

• Full-splice style construction with what appears to be zebrawood into maple (wood species not confirmed).
• Very sharp points.
• Linen phenolic-style collars.
• White/black/white ringwork.
• Small “JL” (or possibly “LL”) stamp in the butt cap. I’m not certain whether this is a maker’s mark or the original owner’s initials.

My primary questions are:

1. Does anyone recognize the construction or the butt-cap stamp?
2. Does this cue remind you of any particular maker from the late 1980s through early 2000s?
3. Has anyone seen this “JL” mark before?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

[11Cues]

One additional observation: the cue is unusually long at 60.5”, has an 11.2 mm ferrule, and appears to have been built with a relatively slender shaft. Those features make me wonder whether it may have been built specifically for one-pocket or straight pool, but that’s only my impression. I’d be interested to hear whether others think those characteristics point in that direction.

 

[Cuebuddy]

One additional observation: the cue is unusually long at 60.5”, has an 11.2 mm ferrule, and appears to have been built with a relatively slender shaft. Those features make me wonder whether it may have been built specifically for one-pocket or straight pool, but that’s only my impression. I’d be interested to hear whether others think those characteristics point in that direction.

I would lean away from Zebrawood. Possibly some type of Rosewood.
Pictures are great, that will help.
Longer than most modern cues with a flat faced joint.
Brown linen joint and butt cap looks nice, the whole cue is striking.

 

[triley41395]

John Laughlin/Texas???
Never seen that mark before though just a signature.

 

[garczar]

jimmy lee, jl customs

 

[11Cues]

John Laughlin/Texas???
Never seen that mark before though just a signature.

Thanks, another potential, really hoping to bump into someone who has seen the logo and can definitively associate it to the maker.

 

[11Cues]

jimmy lee, jl customs

There is still the “if” on whether that is actually supposed to be JL, any chance you’ve actually seen the logo on a confirmed Jimmy Lee?

 

[garczar]

I've seen one in person and went and looked at some on-line and that logo is uber close to his. All i got. Done. Ask Alka, he deals with him pretty reg. ivicafranic on az.

 

[11Cues]

I've seen one in person and went and looked at some on-line and that logo is uber close to his. All i got. Done. Ask Alka, he deals with him pretty reg. ivicafranic on az.

Thank you, appreciate the input.