Recent content by Jon Manning

He started an era, one we are still in... well, him and Spain(to those in the know) Most of the greats alive or dead acknowledge him as inspiration. Being first counts for a lot.

Interesting you ask. I recently started doing it for a couple reasons; It’s no longer my property, and if the new owner wants the picture posted they can do what they wish. Not to long ago I had a cue for sell on this site, but ended up selling the cue to a buddy(guy 1) he in turn sold it to...

Most likely can't be identified without a clear picture of the endgrain and a good close picture of the board. If anyone on this board can identify it would be Mr. Crisp, that dude is a wood junkie of epic proportions. You can post in the ask a cue maker section for the best response.

What if Tony got the idea for his butt cap from another makers cue? Pretty sure its been done in one form or another long before Tony did it, Schick and Black come to mind. Im pretty sure there is a thread about the history of the scalloped butt cap(I'm to lazy to search) if memory serves...

Below are four cases i have for sale, the price includes shipping (CONUS) and PP fees, thanks for looking feel free to PM for any additional questions. 1) Fellini "Coach Whip" 1x2 The case has a few nicks on top and bottom but in good condition overall. SOLD. 2)Whitten "Ginacue" 1x2 The case is...

John K. Bender. I have a couple cues from him with a third being built now. The cues play as good as anything I have played with, which is important to me but even more importantly I don’t have to worry about the maker! He does what he says he will do, period, an absolute pleasure to deal with...

John K. Bender!!! Great guy, tell the man what you want and don't worry about it. Does what he says he will do and makes one hell of a cue.

From my cue maker, in his “how to care for your cue” pamphlet; I suggest pressing a piece of course sandpaper (60-80 grit) into the dented area. This is to break the current seal on the shaft. Then put one drop of water on the dented area. Then let the shaft sit over night, this is to swell the...

Well... Interesting first sentence. That pretty much tells me everything I need to know. I wish you and the OP the best, hope it all works out. JCM

It’s always fun tinkering with design and watching it all come together! Personally, these are some of the changes I would make. 1) I love straight grain maple in the nose, providing the maker has some good old tight grain to use. 2) Would definitely go with the notched diamonds. 3) With the...

Wow, all original.... might be the best condition I’ve seen! Is that a Spain nose?

Still available Also... I assume you are asking for Spates number? If so Danny Spates *(713) 385-6582‬

He did in the other thread.... kinda. I’ve had a couple “difference of opinions” with Harris on here throughout the years, and he is banned at the moment, so he can’t defend himself. But, IMO he might of spent too much time in the paint booth, I don’t trust anything he says. The posts that Sly...

GLWS! Those Rouncerville blanks are the nuts!

I’m not a cuemaker, so I can’t speak from their point of view. As a customer, it doesn’t make any difference to me. What does matter, is the maker puts his name on it, meaning it is up to his standards. The maker telling you what is going on up front, speaks volumes. I’m 99% sure I know who you...