FS: Gus Szamboti
Late 1970's Gus, ivory joint and leather wrap (both rare on Gus cues). According to Barry's letter, probable original leather wrap, old but non-Gus finish. 4 veneers (2 black, 2 natural). 19.6 oz, 59 inches (long), 2 original shafts.
From Barry's letter: "The butt and both shafts spin true in the lathe, meaning that they are straight. The butt rolls straight on the table. The shafts have a minor taper bounce when rolled on the table. The cue rolls good when screwed together."
The other shaft is exactly like the one shown - 12.36mm. Weights are ~3.85 and 4.0
The letter is handwritten on 'Szamboti Cues' letterhead along with his stamped seal and Barry Szamboti signature. Two small pages of handwritten Barry Szamboti notes are also included.
**edited to change a few things for documentation: my shaft diameters are a little less than what Barry has in his letter (12.40 vs my 12.36). There are some chips in the finish; however, Barry did not recommend refinishing it when he had it. He no longer does refinishes. The tips are Champion tips from Gus' stock that Barry added. He also "cleaned up" the cue.
$9,300 OBRO cashier's check, U.S. only, no WA or CA.
Late 1970's Gus, ivory joint and leather wrap (both rare on Gus cues). According to Barry's letter, probable original leather wrap, old but non-Gus finish. 4 veneers (2 black, 2 natural). 19.6 oz, 59 inches (long), 2 original shafts.
From Barry's letter: "The butt and both shafts spin true in the lathe, meaning that they are straight. The butt rolls straight on the table. The shafts have a minor taper bounce when rolled on the table. The cue rolls good when screwed together."
The other shaft is exactly like the one shown - 12.36mm. Weights are ~3.85 and 4.0
The letter is handwritten on 'Szamboti Cues' letterhead along with his stamped seal and Barry Szamboti signature. Two small pages of handwritten Barry Szamboti notes are also included.
**edited to change a few things for documentation: my shaft diameters are a little less than what Barry has in his letter (12.40 vs my 12.36). There are some chips in the finish; however, Barry did not recommend refinishing it when he had it. He no longer does refinishes. The tips are Champion tips from Gus' stock that Barry added. He also "cleaned up" the cue.
$9,300 OBRO cashier's check, U.S. only, no WA or CA.
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