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Just a follow up to this post... I spoke with Andy Gilbert, and he advised that I first try buffing out the indent with car polish. It was partially successful, but the mark still irked me enough to send it back to him last week. I just received the cue back this morning, and the mark was...

I'd be happy to get stuck with any Gus, BS, Schick, or similar cue, "good" workmanship or not (so long as it hits like a dream!). All cue-makers go through developement phases during their cue-making careers, so slamming any of them for early works can be disconcerting to many collectors...

While I do prefer that the cue maker scrim everything on a cue he signs, I also know this isn't always possible nor feasible. My newest cue required somewhat minor scrimshaw work, but the cue maker I selected didn't perform scrimshaw personally. He outsourced the work, and I was still very...

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Andy Gilbert is another cue maker who uses full splice construction. His point work is superb. The cue I just received from him has the best hit of any cue I've tested so far.

Sorry if this is off topic, but what is Skip's current wait time per new order?

Nice, classic design on that cue. Skip does good work. :)

Ah, got it now, thanks for the clarification :) I can see why SS joints on ebony forearms would look wierd...

Eek, my new cue met 3 of those no-no's! (lizard wrap, silver rings, + SS joint on an ebony/ivory cue) :(

Lol, I ran into this issue with my new cue. I considered real ivory for a butt cap, but given its fragile nature, I decided to go with something more durable. EDIT: This is also the same reason I went with SS joint over ivory.

OK, here's my list of preferences/dislikes: Prefer: -Ebony/Ivory cues -matched point wood with butt sleeves -highly figured bird's eye maple forearms -black iguana-skin leather wrap -razor sharp high/low points, which point lengths being even at each respective level -sharp cornered inlays...

Totally agreed here. While I don't care for notched MOP diamonds, ivory diamonds looks a LOT better, especially when matched with an ebony background. Here's my Gilbert's ivory diamond:

Wow, those did sell uber-fast. Out of curiousity, which cues did you end up keeping?

I got my Christmas present about 1.5 months early (2 weeks ago) when my Andy Gilbert "Isis" cue came in (ordered back in April, linked in my sig below). I'm still grinning... :)

Sounds good. Thanks for the advice :) My Gilbert cue (url in my sig) just arrived two weeks ago and only has a single minor mark. I'd better wait until it gets a few more war-wounds before sending it off for any refinishing. ;)

Very nice cue! :)

I have several cues which have minor dents at the forarm and butt sleeves. What's the easiest way to repair them? Should I attempt using a spray-varnish and apply several coats over the dents with masking tape, or just send the cues off to be professionally refinished? These dents are very...

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The color scheme is very bright but bearable. Reminds me of day-glow! :D

I Just got my Andy Gilbert, and it's definitely a great hitting cue. I also own a Schon CX-61 and a 1980's Meucci Original for reference.