the pic 20210123_120238.jpg shows that microcrack. It is a jagged line from top left of maple running down at a slight angle to the butt plate.
On the issue of my name on the butt, I can only say that is what I recall. My brother and I each gave Ernie our Szamboti cues for rewrapping. He also...
No paperwork for the cue. Barry Szamboti looked thru records in 1983 but did not find anything, and mentioned that Gus did not keep the best records. I wrote up this blurb about the cue.
My name is Jack Brandt. I bought this 62.5 inch, 21.5 ounce pool cue from Gus Szamboti back in 1983. He...
$1850. I bought this 60 inch, 20 ounce pool cue from Ernie Martinez back in 1994. It is very unique. Not just because of its length, but because Ernie made it to look and feel a bit like my Gus Szamboti cue. He did a little research on the steel joint to use, and then he made the cue. He...
This cue is one of a kind. I bought it from Tim in 1993. Here is its story.
It was made in 1993. It is 62 inches long. I cut up Tim's brochure and designed the cue I wanted. Tim made it. Only one of its kind I am sure. It has 24K gold and brass band inlays and more. Comes with a custom Its...
From top to bottom: I bought all three from the cuemakers. Each has a story.
Ernie Martinez from 1995. 60 inches long. Made to fool me into thinking I picked up my Gus.
Tim Scruggs from 1993. 62 inches long. I cut up his brochure and designed the cue I wanted. Tim made it. Only one of...
Hi. I have a 60 inch cue made by Ernie Martinez back in the 1990s. Also have a 62 inch Time Scruggs and a 62 inch Guz Szamboti. I am ready to part with all 3. All are very nice. Here is a link to them. The cue Ernie made was a special order - he made it kinda feel like my Szamboti. And...
I have a Gus from 1983. Ready to part with it. Has 4 maple windows and plays great. It is 62 in long and comes with a Fellini case. Let me know if you're interested.