Balabushka ?

2 other things this would be a very odd veneer combonation white black white black , and i have never had a bushka that had that much distance between the points unless there was a bushka ring above the wrap
 
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Here's what a real one looks like:

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I have been insstucted by wiser heads and wish to retract my initial guess,and state that I don't know one way or the other.
 
findcue4u said:
2 other things this would be a very odd veneer combonation white black white black , and i have never had a bushka that had that much distance between the points unless there was a bushka ring above the wrap
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Here is one of my cues, it is a late 70's adam. it has a similar forearm.

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Jayman.
 
Not a Balabushka

It is my opinion the shaft is not a Balabushka, as the black fibre material is not as wide as it should be. Nor is the rubber bumper wide enough to be one of George's late and orginial cues.

However on the other hand, some with keen eyes have recognized that George Balabushka was not as consistant as many would have believed.

Regards,
Hal
 
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The gal who is selling the cue on EBAY wrote me a long email stating that her uncle never owned anything extravagant. If a guy has never owned anything extravagant why would he own an original Balabushka. I think that pretty much sums it up.
 
^ because back in the day, a Balabushka was not extravagant. It was a couple few hundred bucks maybe.

Hal2, loving that triple date!!!! Maker?

Lastly, somebody going to be uber-pissed! If they even pay, that is. $3,650!!!
 
Iwas just saaying

Timi's old weighing system used a set screw to hold the bumper and Bushka did not. His screw is to remain a little bit of a secret for now at least!
Nick :)
 
Yeah, over $9,600....

Not sure that "Wow" is the best choice of words....my first thought started with "holy"!
 
If Fatboy says it isnt a Bushka, I believe him. I dont think it is a Szam. Never seen one with such an obvious flaw. Never owned one myself but seen a few. And never a flaw that I saw. I think that the person is going to get it, send it to Tasc and find out that it is a Scruggs or a West and realize he just lost 8000. And yes, he will be uber-pissed. I am already feeling for this guy.:):D:(
 
subdude1974 said:
If Fatboy says it isnt a Bushka, I believe him. I dont think it is a Szam. Never seen one with such an obvious flaw. Never owned one myself but seen a few. And never a flaw that I saw. I think that the person is going to get it, send it to Tasc and find out that it is a Scruggs or a West and realize he just lost 8000. And yes, he will be uber-pissed. I am already feeling for this guy.:):D:(
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After looking closely at the top of the joint pin, the points, etc. it could be an ADAMS.

Great cue, BUT........................
 
suicide watch call 911

ribdoner said:
After looking closely at the top of the joint pin, the points, etc. it could be an ADAMS.

Great cue, BUT........................
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If any one knows this mans wife or girl friend, you may want to tell her to remove any guns or sleeping pills from the house right away!!

Jayman.
 
jayman said:
If any one knows this mans wife or girl friend, you may want to tell her to remove any guns or sleeping pills from the house right away!!

Jayman.
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Get all the sharp objects out of the buyers house, and call the crazy police..
Nice cue.. He just paid one decimal point too much.. Whats an extra 0 between friends..
Not a Bushka...
Best,
Ken
Highendcues
 
Well if it isn't a Bushka now, it will be on March 13. LOL

JV (---will be on the lookout in PA...
 
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