Back in the beginning of this year ( April) I had been wanting to do a custom build . After searching the AZ Forums and seeing some of the builds that Deanoc,WestPoint 1987, The JK Marshall Collection and some other AZer's builds I decided to have Mr Rauenzahn do a build for me.
I just wanted a simple old school Rosewood Titlist . So I emailed Mr R and told him what I wanted . He got back to me that very day with a price and a time line and what he thought would look good . A Bushka Tribute but with his and my spin on it. Pic included . I said cool and sent my deposit .
After sometime I thought how I could put my spin on Mr R's work and I came up with this . Curly Maple forearm Rosewood Points and Butt Titlist Veneers. Instead of the traditional MOP I would like Pua Shell Jerry's SS Joint 13mm piloted shafts with the pro taper and a White and Green speckled linen wrap 19.5 weight . Done right not Mr R came back and said he thought it would look better with the Green trim rings in the butt of the cue and some Pua Diamonds in the butt and forearm all for the same price we agreed upon. I was floored. So fast forward to now and Mr -R- sent me some picture's of the almost finished cue.I am in Afghanistan and I could not be happier with the whole process.
Before I finish here I think anyone who wants a great cue from a master builder and customer service that is second to none needs to look Jerry's way his execution is flawless and he is a fantastic person with great vision as to what a traditional cue should look like. I think the cue looks fantastic . Thank you Jerry.
Tim
I just wanted a simple old school Rosewood Titlist . So I emailed Mr R and told him what I wanted . He got back to me that very day with a price and a time line and what he thought would look good . A Bushka Tribute but with his and my spin on it. Pic included . I said cool and sent my deposit .
After sometime I thought how I could put my spin on Mr R's work and I came up with this . Curly Maple forearm Rosewood Points and Butt Titlist Veneers. Instead of the traditional MOP I would like Pua Shell Jerry's SS Joint 13mm piloted shafts with the pro taper and a White and Green speckled linen wrap 19.5 weight . Done right not Mr R came back and said he thought it would look better with the Green trim rings in the butt of the cue and some Pua Diamonds in the butt and forearm all for the same price we agreed upon. I was floored. So fast forward to now and Mr -R- sent me some picture's of the almost finished cue.I am in Afghanistan and I could not be happier with the whole process.
Before I finish here I think anyone who wants a great cue from a master builder and customer service that is second to none needs to look Jerry's way his execution is flawless and he is a fantastic person with great vision as to what a traditional cue should look like. I think the cue looks fantastic . Thank you Jerry.
Tim
