Ivory Jointed Gus Szamboti

ScottR · Nov 20, 2009

First off, HUGE thanks to 1pRoscoe for his assist on this deal. Without him, it never would have happened. Paying it forward, he has great karma coming his way.

Since I tried to take up pool seriously in 1976 I've wanted a Gus Szamboti cue. Long story short, it has finally happened; only 33 years later. Several features date this cue to around the time I started coveting a cue from Mr. Szamboti; which makes it even better to me.

I still need to get it to Barry for confirmation. But, checking with several knowledgeable sources and knowing the cue's history for the past 20 years or so, I feel pretty comfortable that everything is good with it.

Scott <<== will post more info later.... but initial impression is "wicked"

TommyT · Nov 20, 2009

Wicked is a good word to describe this bad boy. I like everything I see about it, and what about the weight??. If it's to heavy Barry can change the weight bolt for you. You've got a great cue here, congratulations.

TommyT

The Beginner · Nov 20, 2009

Scott that's a big cue..and congratulations on your new cue...let me know how it hits

1pRoscoe · Nov 20, 2009

The Beginner said:
Scott that's a big cue..and congratulations on your new cue...let me know how it hits

It hits really nice..... :grin:

I think it was just a touch over 20oz, but balanced very nicely.

Cuaba · Nov 20, 2009

Double black & double maple veneers, looks like late 70's.

ScottR · Nov 20, 2009

TommyT said:
Wicked is a good word to describe this bad boy. I like everything I see about it, and what about the weight??. If it's to heavy Barry can change the weight bolt for you. You've got a great cue here, congratulations.

TommyT

Tommy, the weight with the one original shaft that has a tip is 19.85 oz. Slightly higher than I am used to, but the cue balances out so well that I weighed it twice because it felt like 19.

The cue has a great feel. I've only played about 30 minutes with it so far, but already love it.

Scott

ScottR · Nov 20, 2009

Cuaba said:
Double black & double maple veneers, looks like late 70's.

I believe you are right.

Scott <<== not an expert

tksix · Nov 20, 2009

OMG!!!!!! I hate this forum. Every time I log on there is another amazing cue! I want a Szam now..........

Great pick up Scott!!!

Mike

Duane Remick · Nov 20, 2009

Scott,
What an awesome player,
CONGRATULATIONS!
I Cant wait to get a Gus or Barry Cue...
patience is a virtue :wink:

TATE · Nov 20, 2009

Congrats Scott and Ross - a really nice pick up. The ivory joints are hard to find.

Chris

icon2 · Nov 20, 2009

gus

ScottR said:
Since I tried to take up pool seriously in 1976 I've wanted a Gus Szamboti cue. Long story short, it has finally happened; only 33 years later. Several features date this cue to around the time I started coveting a cue from Mr. Szamboti; which makes it even better to me.
Scott <<== will post more info later.... but initial impression is "wicked"

congrats on getting a gus, scott!
great to see you get something you've been wanting for so long!
. . . and this gus has found a great home!

ScottR · Nov 20, 2009

TATE said:
Congrats Scott and Ross - a really nice pick up. The ivory joints are hard to find.

Chris

Chris, I really appreciate your advice and information on this.

Mike, I know what you mean. I've stopped opening tikkler's thread due to acute cue envy.

Duane, thanks. It has been a very long time.

Jeff, I believe it has found its final home.

Scott

RackRunner · Nov 20, 2009

Scott, Congratulations on your new Gus...
I've owned a lot of cues, and the only
one I regret selling is my 4 window Gus...
I'll have another one someday...

mdavis228 · Nov 20, 2009

Congrats' Scott! What an awesome pick up.

Dakota Cues · Nov 20, 2009

Are the veneers double black/double white? It looks that way in the pics.

Can you post some close ups of the points?

I would say "Wicked" is an accurate description, too!

Awesome cue pal. Congrats!

Hunter · Nov 20, 2009

Scott,

Congrats pal! That is a stone cold wicked cue if I've ever seen one. There's just nothing like a Gus, and I can't even imagine what one with an ivory joint would hit like. Thirty three years is a long time to wait (even though I know you've had a few really nice "pacifiers" until it finally came along :wink

, but now I bet it was worth every minute.

Take care and enjoy that rascal!

Steve

thediamond · Nov 20, 2009

Huge cue. So tasteful too. The work has all the charm you expect to see from such a great man. Great cue mate and look me up when times are tough :grin:

Si

Yakuza · Nov 20, 2009

Awesome looking cue, I bet it hits like a monster.

mair23 · Nov 20, 2009

Super nice classic Szamboti - and WOW i love the ivory joint :grin:
Congrats to you Scott, that you got your Gus after such a long time, and
i hope it´s a Keeper now. :thumbup:
Erich

alpine9430 · Nov 21, 2009

Great looking cue and so glad to hear a LONG SEARCH has benefited you.
You sure will have to pay it forward for a while with Ross...

Love the simple design, the veneer combination, the use of maple to make up the rings in the butt, and most of all think the ivory joint is Wicked!
What a nice find!
Enjoy and will talk to you soon.

Myron

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