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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.
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:
Any thoughts would be greatly 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)
- 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.
- Does anyone recognize the construction or the butt-cap stamp?
- Does this cue remind you of any particular maker from the late 1980s through early 2000s?
- Has anyone seen this “JL” mark before?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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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.
John Laughlin/Texas???
Never seen that mark before though just a signature.
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.
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?
Thank you, appreciate the input.
msg'd him on fb and he said its his.Thank you, appreciate the input.
That’s great, I really appreciate it.
I messaged him directly as well, and would love to pick his brain a bit if possible, do you know of he finds his way to the forum often?Just a quick update.
I tried reaching out to Jim using the contact information I was able to locate, but unfortunately I haven't had any luck getting in touch with him.
If anyone here is still in contact with Jim, I'd really appreciate it if you could let him know I'm trying to reach him regarding this cue, or pass along my contact information if he's willing. I'd love the opportunity to learn more about its history directly from him.
Thanks again to everyone who's helped so far. I really appreciate all the information and guidance.
I tried reaching out to Jim using the contact information I was able to locate, but unfortunately I haven't had any luck getting in touch with him.
If anyone here is still in contact with Jim, I'd really appreciate it if you could let him know I'm trying to reach him regarding this cue, or pass along my contact information if he's willing. I'd love the opportunity to learn more about its history directly from him.
Thanks again to everyone who's helped so far. I really appreciate all the information and guidance.