Nothing special here. My first Black cue. Did not make much money back then, so this was a big purchase for me at the time.
I was playing with a Meucci MO-3 (still have) because I could get it for $80 in Nashville in 1975, and it jumped to $120 for points. There were a few players at Cue and Cushion that had Blacks, so I make the move.
Stainless Steel joint vs the Meucci (wood/phenolic?) joint was an adjustment. Thought it hit pretty hard. But, after adjustment, I played pretty good.
Standard Bushka issue. Birdseye Maple, Mother of Pearl Inlays, silver rings, etc.
The Irish Linen was totally gone. Rough, fabric hanging, etc. Scott Gilmore had several green Irish Linens, but none that matched the original. He said that a spotted black worked well on some he had refinished for Richard. My wife was with me on that visit, and she agreed. So, we wen with that. Looks outstanding!
Here are a couple pictures.
I was playing with a Meucci MO-3 (still have) because I could get it for $80 in Nashville in 1975, and it jumped to $120 for points. There were a few players at Cue and Cushion that had Blacks, so I make the move.
Stainless Steel joint vs the Meucci (wood/phenolic?) joint was an adjustment. Thought it hit pretty hard. But, after adjustment, I played pretty good.
Standard Bushka issue. Birdseye Maple, Mother of Pearl Inlays, silver rings, etc.
The Irish Linen was totally gone. Rough, fabric hanging, etc. Scott Gilmore had several green Irish Linens, but none that matched the original. He said that a spotted black worked well on some he had refinished for Richard. My wife was with me on that visit, and she agreed. So, we wen with that. Looks outstanding!
Here are a couple pictures.