Balabushka ID

[Mr.psychopath]

I was wonder if there is anything that would help me identify a real balabushka from a fake. If it is even possible without dismantling it. I have a picture of the signature on the forearm if that would help. I just have to figure out how to get it off my phone.

(EDIT) It has a what I believe is a 5x16/14 SS joint and a brownish looking rubber bumper. If that helps.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[classiccues]

I was wonder if there is anything that would help me identify a real balabushka from a fake. If it is even possible without dismantling it. I have a picture of the signature on the forearm if that would help. I just have to figure out how to get it off my phone.

(EDIT) It has a what I believe is a 5x16/14 SS joint and a brownish looking rubber bumper. If that helps.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

That signature makes it a real Balabushka made by Adam cue company in Japan. Real Balabushka's made by the master have no signature.

http://www.classiccues.com/cues/balabushka_2.html

JV