Gambler forearm wood?

ElKabong · Nov 25, 2017

Just picked this one up, full shaft and arrow straight
I’ve had a few of these over the years, but none with a forearm this light in color
Would it’s be rosewood or just a light specimen of ebony?

Also, what era would you say this one is?
I bought one brand new in 89, the features on this one seem earlier than that.

Chopdoc · Nov 25, 2017

Somebody did a post several years ago comparing the variations on this cue, specifically regarding the forearm wood and/or staining. They had pics of several side by side to compare.

You might be able to dig that up.

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Killer Miller · Nov 29, 2017

Some of the Gamblers before 1988 and especially in the 70's had the lighter Rosewood forearms. Yours appears to be a factory second due to the groove cut in the top of the butt sleeve. Might have the veneers off or something wrong with it. I would put that particular one right around 1981-1984, just my guess.

Chopdoc · Nov 29, 2017

Killer Miller said:
Yours appears to be a factory second due to the groove cut in the top of the butt sleeve.

What groove?

I know Meucci has done that, but I don't see it on this cue.

Maybe you are seeing the bottom of the wrap?

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WildWing · Nov 29, 2017

This may or may not help much, but here is a Meucci brochure from quite a while back, I believe late 70s. The forearm of the Gambler here is maple, so I'm thinking yours might be later, but can't pin it down exactly.

All the best,
WW

ribdoner · Nov 29, 2017

i think the forearm is rosewood

i'd age it to the mid to late 80's

there appears to be a groove at the bottom of the wrap (depicting a factory second) or the wrap was put on poorly--just guessing, a larger image would help

Chopdoc · Nov 29, 2017

ribdoner said:
i think the forearm is rosewood

i'd age it to the mid to late 80's

there appears to be a groove at the bottom of the wrap (depicting a factory second) or the wrap was put on poorly--just guessing, a larger image would help

I think that's just some finish separation at the edge of the wrap. Just age related.

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Killer Miller · Dec 7, 2017

Chopdoc, if you look at the large pic of the butt sleeve and follow the florescent light reflection across the groove above the top dice, you can make out the groove. Im old and going blind but it sure looks like a groove to me

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