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I'm sorry, but I had to retire because of poor health. I had a Liver transplant this year and I hope that soon I will be able to finish cues in progress. I can not take in anything from people, I'm sorry. When I started making cues full time, 2/8/1990 my mission was to make the best cue I could...

I am just overwhelmed with sadness over sudden passing of Ron. I think that Ron was not only a significantly incredible cuemaker, but one of the best people I have ever met. Unfortunately, we didn't have as many talks as I would have liked, but every time we spoke or were together I was...

Unfortunately, I didn't hear about Brian's passing until a year later. Brian was a great player and very smart. I was fortunate to know him. When I first started making cues after Dad passed, Brian helped me with the taper of the shafts. He was an accomplished player. He took Rodney Morris...

Not Szamboti cues Well, if I can put my 2 cents in here and not offend anyone. I can tell you that the 2nd listing (the rosewood? cue with the brown leather wrap), is Not one of Dad's cues or even his prong. The shafts for both cues look to be made by the same guy. I don't know who made the...

Could be a cue by John Okie The prong looks like one of Dad's. But not the color of the ones that he sold to Palmer. This is a chartreuse green. This is the color that Dad used for his prong, not the green that we made for Palmer blanks. The butt cap resembles how Rambow did his cues with...

Bull$hit My name is Barry Szamboti. I was just told about this and I will tell Bill and anyone else that this is BULLSHIT. Bill, you asked me to make you SHAFTS for your cues. Not to put tips on existing shafts. I told you that I have a lot of repair work here already and I need to finish...

A true Gentleman My sincere condolences to the Kohara family. Tad was a nice man and a true Artisan. His legend will live on. Fred, I wish you the best in carrying on your family's good name and honor. I was lucky to meet Tad and his low key attitude was remarkable. Sincerely, Barry Szamboti

See you tonight Hey Kev, Jimmy and I will be there tonight. I'm looking forward to seeing you and Jamie. Plus seeing some world class pool by Mike M. Barry

Not quite that long The longest cue that Dad ever made (according to his order books), was 64" 26.5oz with (2) 14.5mm shafts. The quy wanted 28oz! It's a 4 window cue that is in the First Edition of The Billiards Encyclopedia. It's next to a 58" cue of the same design. Very cool picture...

Hell of a Cue Hi Steve, That's a beautiful cue. I hope Jim and I get to see it in person. Maybe some Friday in the near future. Oh yeah, and bring ammo:grin: Great work, Barry

points look long ... Sorry to confuse the issue. When I said that the points look too long, I meant that George's cues, even with Dad's prong don't come up that high. I think that, from these pictures, the prong is probably Dad's. I guess that I should have said what appears to need a...

I think the points look long. I think that I'd have Pete check this for sure. I've never seen one of George's cues have points this high. Sorry, I am not trying to rain on your parade. Just going by these pictures. Not enough info for proof yet. Barry

Beautiful craftsmanship! Pete, That is a fantastic work of art! I love the combination of materials and combining old and new style into it. Outstanding work, I also tip my cap to you sir. Barry

This is a quality machine Joe, I know that you really wanted this machine and that you hate parting with it. Whoever buys this is going to get a good machine with alot of templates that Art had made. If I didn't have my own, this would be in my shop already. Best of luck Joe, Barry

Happy Birthday Mrs. Balner! I can still remember coming home from school and seeing your Silver Shadow Rolls Royce in front of my parents house. That used to make everyone look twice. You and your family have always had the respect of my family. You always will, and I will pass it on to my...

Grady, I wish you all the best and I'll have my Mom add you to the prayer list. Wishing you a Happy and Healthier New Year! Barry

These are Beautiful! Alton, Thank you for making a fantstic set of caps for Phil Dade's cue. He's a really nice guy, always upbeat and caring. These are going to make him smile all day. You truly are the whole package, artist and craftsman. An Artisan to us all. Great work, Barry Szamboti

I'd buy a bat!!!!

Brandi, I and so many others that met or dealt with Doug, are all heartbroken for you and your children. I hope that you find strength in knowing that Doug made my life a little happier, just by meeting him and sharing some time together. I know that many people feel the same way that I...

The last that I knew was that Mike was in a nursing home and unfortunately living with Alzhiemer's (sp). This was about a year or more that I heard this. I'm not sure of any updates. Bob Maidof of Drexeline Billiards told me. He may know more. Barry