Sorry I am late to the party but I have seen this on the last few steel jointed Tascarella's that I have owned. I figured it was where the finish stops and they probably don't finish over the steel. The last two newer Tad steel jointed merry widow players I bought had finish over the steel and it eventually peeled. Luckily it didn't peel below the steel.
Here is a picture of my most recent Tasc player.
My player Tad pealed everywhere after about 3 years of daily play. I was playing a lot then. 40-60+ hours a week. It was lacquer over delrin on the butt cap and joint(maybe) anyways it wore through and I was getting a little dirt into the pours of the BEM.
I had Jerry Franklin refinish the cue-saved the Tad wrap as it was well worn and perfect. Jerry wasn’t sure he could save the wrap. I said “Jerry, I have no doubt you can”. If a little paint gets on the old wrap that’s ok. 2 weeks later Jerry called me-I went over and my cue was perfect.
. I continued to use that cue as my player until Jerry passed away a few months later.
. At which time I decided that was a very special cue to me for a few reasons. It’s part of the Fatboy permanent collection. I actually had it out yesterday. I’ve played with it in spots over the past 20 years and will always use it. Just not a main player.
Back to the topic. I just felt like telling the story.
I noticed in the Sun that Pete did that with the SS and also on the delrin on the butt cap. I didn’t take pics. Not sure if I’m keeping the a Tasc or selling it. First time I’ve owned a Tasc in 13-14 years. Great cue. The tollarences are amazing. Wow is it well built. Pete has always had great cues. Exceptional work.
Hope you’re well DC, I’ll be at Derby. I’m buying dinner! There or anywhere. I need to bounce by your neck of the woods. Been a long time.
Best
Fatboy
