Andy Gilbert 4 pt. traditional style F/S

Craig Fales said:
Those raised rings could be a turnoff...jmho...but otherwise it's a nice cue...
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If you're gonna have metal rings in a cue, be prepared for them to raise and lower, as the relative humidity changes. Wood expands and contracts at different rates than metal does.

Fact:

1) Metal rings will push through most finishes.

2) Even woods expand and contract at different rates than others so sometimes, metal or not, you can have rings,
points, even veneers pushing through.

The key here is...are the rings pushing through the finish, or are they just slightly raised? Ideally, a cuemaker should use a finish that is more 'flexible' to accomodate the variances between temperature and humidity.

If the rings have not pushed through the finish...then it shuld not detract from the cue's overall value at all.

Lisa
 
Big Business said:
Just a bump for a really nice cue at a fair price. i sold ane ebony gilbert with maple windows on the but for $830.00 in excellent condition few months back and while nice not as fancy as yours. Good luck with the sale and I let my friend know about it. Sean
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Hey Sean, thanks so much for the kind words. I have seen similar Gilberts like mine go for this much if not higher. I guess its just the crappy market, by I'm sure someone is going to get one hell of a cue for a grand. It is in really nice condition and hits really nice too.
 
ridewiththewind said:
If you're gonna have metal rings in a cue, be prepared for them to raise and lower, as the relative humidity changes. Wood expands and contracts at different rates than metal does.

Fact:

1) Metal rings will push through most finishes.

2) Even woods expand and contract at different rates than others so sometimes, metal or not, you can have rings,
points, even veneers pushing through.

The key here is...are the rings pushing through the finish, or are they just slightly raised? Ideally, a cuemaker should use a finish that is more 'flexible' to accomodate the variances between temperature and humidity.

If the rings have not pushed through the finish...then it shuld not detract from the cue's overall value at all.

Lisa
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Hey Lisa, Thanks for the input. I would like to just reiterate that the rings are barely raised. I highly doubt that anyone would even notice them unless either 1) the rings were pointed out to them, or 2) someones hand brushed up against them accidently. The raised steps are that small.
Thanks to all for their input and interest in the cue.
 
shamadam said:
Hey Lisa, Thanks for the input. I would like to just reiterate that the rings are barely raised. I highly doubt that anyone would even notice them unless either 1) the rings were pointed out to them, or 2) someones hand brushed up against them accidently. The raised steps are that small.
Thanks to all for their input and interest in the cue.
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No problem, just want to set the record straight. Nice cue, fair price, dismally slow secondary market for sub-highend cues.

Lisa
 
Trim rings in cues...

ridewiththewind said:
If you're gonna have metal rings in a cue, be prepared for them to raise and lower, as the relative humidity changes. Wood expands and contracts at different rates than metal does.

Fact:

1) Metal rings will push through most finishes.

2) Even woods expand and contract at different rates than others so sometimes, metal or not, you can have rings,
points, even veneers pushing through.

The key here is...are the rings pushing through the finish, or are they just slightly raised? Ideally, a cuemaker should use a finish that is more 'flexible' to accomodate the variances between temperature and humidity.

If the rings have not pushed through the finish...then it shuld not detract from the cue's overall value at all.

Lisa
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I like your explanation about what can happen to trim rings used in pool cues. A lot of people aren't aware of what you've described and this is good information. This won't happen to all cues, but based on the moisture content of the wood used to build a cue and how it was prepared prior to building a cue the rings could raise up above the wood level and make the cue surface uneven.

James
 
I want to "Bump" you up!!! C'mon guys, no interest at all in a beautiful classic style cue? How bout some cash offers?
 
O.K. Call me a liar. Another price drop for an already fair price.
$ 975.00 shipped Paypal.
$ 935.00 shipped Money Order etc. etc.

If no sale by Sunday evening then off to fleabay.
 
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Nothched Diamonds hit home with me and many, can't believe a cue of this quality, from this builder, at this price hasn't sold
 
Panhdlce said:
Nothched Diamonds hit home with me and many, can't believe a cue of this quality, from this builder, at this price hasn't sold
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LOL You and me both! Thank you for the compliment sir.
 
Couple close calls, but no ones pulled the trigger yet.
Saturday morning bump for a beauty of a cue.
 
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shamadam said:
Couple close calls, but no ones pulled the trigger yet.
Saturday morning bump for a beauty of a cue.
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I can't believe you still have this cue Dom...I would have thought someone would have gotten it by now. I'm sure it'll sell soon, good luck! Jeff

BUMP
 
dukeboy1977 said:
I can't believe you still have this cue Dom...I would have thought someone would have gotten it by now. I'm sure it'll sell soon, good luck! Jeff

BUMP
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Thanks Jeff, I'm scratching my head here too. Whoever gets the cue, I'm sure is going to be very impressed with it.
 
gilbert cue

wish i had the cash,this cue would be mine,had to sell my ivory jointed gilbert and want another one.bump for a great cue!:p
 
01rkclassic said:
wish i had the cash,this cue would be mine,had to sell my ivory jointed gilbert and want another one.bump for a great cue!:p
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Thank you sir. I feel the same way about a Mottey that I sold years ago.
You dont know what you got till its gone. I like the hit of the Gilbert, but have some sort of sentimental feelings about that Mottey. Just trying to relive the olden days I guess.
 
a refinish would fix it. cost would depend on how much of the cue u want refinished. i know some cuemakers would repair just the buttsleeve or just the forearm if there is a wrap so if u only want the buttsleeve repaired it would be cheap maybe 40-50 bucks?
 
Danktrees said:
a refinish would fix it. cost would depend on how much of the cue u want refinished. i know some cuemakers would repair just the buttsleeve or just the forearm if there is a wrap so if u only want the buttsleeve repaired it would be cheap maybe 40-50 bucks?
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Thanks Dank, Yes a refinish of the cue would fix the raised rings. I have no Idea what a refinish would cost. Either from Mr. Gilbert or someone else. Could anyone post what a total refinish of the butt would cost? How about just the butt section below the wrap? Thats the only place where the rings are raised.
 
generally a full refinish from a cuemaker would cost 100-150. of course, there will probably a buncha good local guys that can do the job right for even cheaper.
 
Sunday morning bumpage...........
$ 975.00 shipped paypal,
$ 935.00 shipped Money Order etc..........
 
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