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Bryan can make you a sweet cue in that price range. My cue was pretty close to that price. He has a price calculator on his web site under publications. It will give you an idea of price.
 
strtshtr said:
Greg Kucharski, a cue builder in Connecticut, does terrific work. Greg will build you a custom cue with points and veneers for under $1000. he's a great guy to work with and stands behind his work 100%.

check out his work at gregskues.com
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I agree click on the link that is in my sig,its to his site.He is a great guy to deal with and his prices are really good for the quality of the work and how good his cue hits.I went from his cue to a Phillippi that cost twice as much and they hit very close,i cant really tell the difference as they both have 3/8 10 pins.I would say he will do a a 4 or even 6 point cue for around $800 or so with 2 shafts.;)
 
I'm pretty sure Travis Niklich of Blackcreek Cues would be able to make you a cue for under $1000. His cues are monster players.
 
Best buy for the money....Gilbert. Andy is great to work with and will build you a terrific cue.

I have won a bunch of dough playing with his j/b and a medium Moori tip.
 
For value and playability, Steve Kornele out of Ok. makes an excellent cue, with ivory, points etc. for under 1K, and they play comperable anything near the price. PM if you need more info, or I can send pix of one I have.

Mike
 
I love the Andy Gilbert J/B. Slap a WB tip on there, and its the only cue you'll ever need. Best sub $400 cue I've ever bought -- best part is that leaves you with about $600 more to throw around the pool hall and make grow with your new Gilbert cue! ;)

But, of course, you're looking to have a one of a kind made...
Get in touch with Andy. You won't regret it.

Otherwise:
- Bryan Mordt
- J.W. Petree
- and I'm not sure if he's currently fulfilling any special orders, but if you can pick up a good deal on a Chris Nitti....

(Yeah, I'm basically advertising my custom collection (and the ones in the making)...lol...but it's good stuff!)
 
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Love The Game said:
Best buy for the money....Gilbert. Andy is great to work with and will build you a terrific cue.

I have won a bunch of dough playing with his j/b and a medium Moori tip.
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Agreed. It's very tough to beat a Gilbert in that price range. His basic 4 point cue cue with trim rings and 2 shafts is $750-$800. We have about 4 in-stock right now in the $1000 range, as well as 2 jump/breaks.

www.cueaddicts.com/newcues.htm
www.cueaddicts.com/gilbert.htm
 
You guy/gals have the right stuff!!

I am researching all these cuemakers right now. I'm amazed there are so many to choose from. So far I really like:

Skip Weston, Hightower, George Sirca, and Gilbert.

Now the hard part, deciding. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

:D :D :D
 
jgpool said:
I am researching all these cuemakers right now. I'm amazed there are so many to choose from. So far I really like:

Skip Weston, Hightower, George Sirca, and Gilbert.

Now the hard part, deciding. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

:D :D :D
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One thing that will help you decide is knowing what kind of hit you like. The term 'hit' is subjective, but players are generally broken down into two general categories.....those that like a flat face/big pin set-up vs the players that prefer a traditional piloted joint (steel or ivory) set-up. In general, the two joint styles will have a different hit and most prefer one over the other. Knowing other key things like shaft taper preference and butt diamter will help, as well.
 
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cueaddicts said:
One thing that will help you decide is knowing what kind of hit you like. The term 'hit' is subjective, but players are generally broken down into two general categories.....those that like a flat face/big pin set-up vs the players that prefer a traditional piloted joint (steel or ivory) set-up. In general, the two joint styles will have a different hit and most prefer one over the other. Knowing other key things like shaft taper preference and butt diamter will help, as well.
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I really like my JOSSWEST feel(steel). The feel I get from my Meucci(not steel, some sort of composite?) is at least as good if not better. I don't know how this relates to the info you provided? Your knowledge is so far above mine. :confused:
 
jgpool said:
I really like my JOSSWEST feel(steel). The feel I get from my Meucci(not steel, some sort of composite?) is at least as good if not better. I don't know how this relates to the info you provided? Your knowledge is so far above mine. :confused:
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Sounds like your Meucci has a flat-faced joint...not sure of their pin size.

I would venture a guess that your JossWest has a piloted joint.

The easiest way I can describe the difference is....with a piloted joint, the shaft screws INTO the butt, with a flat-faced joint, the shaft screws ONTO the butt...hope that makes sense. If you compare your two cues together, I think you'll see what I mean.

It sounds like that you may have a slight preference toward a flat-faced joint, as far as the 'hit' goes. To be sure, I would take both cues and hit them side-by-side, and see which one really impresses you more, as far as the 'feel' of the 'hit' goes. This may give you a better idea of which direction you may wish to go. With all that said, from your list of cuemakers above, I know that Skip Weston and Andy Gilbert...and I suspect Chris Hightower, can do either joint type for you. I am not very familiar with Greg Sirca's cues, so I am unsure as to the joint type(s) he is using.

Lisa
 
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ridewiththewind said:
Sounds like your Meucci has a flat-faced joint...not sure of their pin size.

I would venture a guess that your JossWest has a piloted joint.

The easiest way I can describe the difference is....with a piloted joint, the shaft screws INTO the butt, with a flat-faced joint, the shaft screws ONTO the butt...hope that makes sense. If you compare your two cues together, I think you'll see what I mean.

It sounds like that you may have a slight preference toward a flat-faced joint, as far as the 'hit' goes. To be sure, I would take both cues and hit them side-by-side, and see which one really impresses you more, as far as the 'feel' of the 'hit' goes. This may give you a better idea of which direction you may wish to go. With all that said, from your list of cuemakers above, I know that Skip Weston and Andy Gilbert...and I suspect Chris Hightower, can do either joint type for you. I am not very familiar with Greg Sirca's cues, so I am unsure as to the joint type(s) he is using.

Lisa
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My Meucci and McDermott have flat faced joints. My JOSSWEST, JOSS East, Viking, and Schmelkes have piloted joints.

GOOD INFO, thanks again.
 
jgpool said:
My Meucci and McDermott have flat faced joints. My JOSSWEST, JOSS East, Viking, and Schmelkes have piloted joints.

GOOD INFO, thanks again.
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Cool.:cool: Glad I could be of help! I would suggest you pick your fav out of each group, try them together, and this will help you make a more informed decision as to what you like best. Really pay attention to how each cue 'talks' to you...meaning transference of feedback. You may also notice that you play slightly better with one than the other.

Another consideration...not to muddy the waters...is also pay attention to the stiffness of the shafts...some may play stiffer than the other. This will also help you decide which cuemaker you wish to go with. I have not hit with a Gilbert, Hightower or Sirca, but I do know that Skip's cues play relatively stiff, and he uses an 'S' taper to his shafts...I don't really understand how it works, but it works!:D

Lisa
 
BTW....You really need to take a look at the two Gilberts that Sean has on the www.cueaddicts.com website.

They both sell for 1075.00. One is a very rare and generally unobtainable Brazilian rosewood (cannot even figure out why this one hasn't sold yet, it's a steal!) and the other is out of my fav wood, Madagascar rosewood. Both are incredibly beautiful in their simplicity, and really showcase the beauty of the rosewoods used...as they should be.

Sean will take good care of you too.:D

Lisa
 
Wow, nobody mentioned Pat Diveney. He makes one of the best playing cues out there IMO. I have played with a lot of custom cues and I just like the way a Diveney plays and feels in my hands. He has great prices and customer service 2nd. to none. He posts here on the board give him a shout.
Butterflycues
 
Jeffrey Gale said:
Wow, nobody mentioned Pat Diveney. He makes one of the best playing cues out there IMO. I have played with a lot of custom cues and I just like the way a Diveney plays and feels in my hands. He has great prices and customer service 2nd. to none. He posts here on the board give him a shout.
Butterflycues
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Yes, Jeffery, you are correct! Golly, there are just many choices these days, it's hard to keep a current list of makers in my head!

BTW....Keith Josey is doing traditional veneered point cues now, and I believe his basic 4 pointer is very close to your range...he makes a fantastic playing cue!

Lisa
 
The Meucci has a small pin though (5/16x18) so it ought to feel somewhat different from the McDermott (3/8x10). I know my McDermott has a bit more feel to it than my buddy's Meucci (although not too much, I will say). Personally, I say go big or go home! Lol...I love me a radial pin! 3/8x11 and 3/8x10 also...

But its all up to you. You've got the names of all the right guys. Now all you have to do is shoot around with some different cues your friends might have? Make a cue combining all the little components from each that you like...

Your cue maker will advise you along the way, if needed. :)
 
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