Adams/Balabushka Identification

Matt_24

Matt_24

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Can someone tell me if this Balabushka is an older Japanese factory model, or newer? Please and thank you.
 

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I looked at this and new ones and i'd say this is an older model. The new one's have a squared-off bumper and this buttcap looks older/yellowed. And the signature is much darker/bolder on new ones. That being said based on what Freddie has said its still hard to tell exactly where these cues have been made/assembled. Current version is the GB22: https://www.balabushkacues.com/cues/gb-series These are contracted to a Taiwan shop like KPS/KaoKao/KaoFa, all are capable of doing the work.
 
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I am not familiar with that model. But, the bumper looks like the older type, they are more squared off today. But that bumper can be easily changed.
 
If not for the big ass ugly signature, these are very nice looking cues, I love the classic designs. If not for the sig. I might have pulled the trigger on a BG1/2.
I wonder how the play/feel compared to similar priced cues.
 
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