Bender cue

rdwell

rdwell

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This is one of three Benders that I have acquired. It is called the Miguelet in the blue book. The inlay work is stunning. Sorry the pictures aren't better..
 

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Mike and Tracey are very talented and build a great playing cue. This cue deserved to be in the BB, it's a knockout!

TommyT:thumbup:
 
Mike knocks it out of the park on all his cues. This one is a grand slammer.

There must be something on the water up there in Alaska that Mike and TW drink on daily basis. LOL
 
Without question the nicest Bender I have ever seen. This is really quite a cue. Congratulations.
 
Bender

Thanks for the comments, I have become a fan of Mike's work. I have two others that are incredible and deserve to be right along side the Migulet.
 
The cue is amazing..but that leather wrap needs to be changed. I would recommend black elephant ear from martin. I have 2 Benders with the elephant wrap and they look and feel amazing.

Mike makes beautiful cues but I like the play-ability much better.

Duc.
 
Bender

Duc why in the hell would you alter an all original piece of art from Mike Bender or any other cue maker. A cue or any other collectable is only original one time and I believe it is best for the cue collecting world to keep cues original when at all possible. Just my opinion.
 
that bender is amazing..haven't seen anything like that before.
Congrats to the new owner!! and thanks for sharing.
 
Randy,

This cue is simply stunning. World class in every way. Not only is it most certainly a one of a kind,
it is amazing, the workmanship stellar and the playability cannot be surpassed.

It is a privilege to see pictures of this cue, thanks.

I also agree with you regarding keeping a cue perfectly original if at all possible. Certainly so when a
cue by one of the Masters is in perfect condition and looks so wonderful.

And for my two cents, I absolutely love the wrap on the cue right now!

The cue fits nicely into your world class collection of cues.

Will Prout
 
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I've owned and seen my fair share of Bender cues. This by far is the most beautiful I have ever laid eyes on. WOW!
 
Bender

Did you get directly from Mr. Bender or on the secondary market?

I am friend of yours, and that is a great cue, but you $uck at taking pictures.

That cue DESERVES better pictures.

Nice pickup.

Ken
 
Bender

Stunning work on this cue! Randy you got it right, only Original once : )
Thanks for sharing
 
I love the detail and varied materials in the multi-inlays in your cue. Mike and Tracy are an award winning team for sure.
 
Well, it looked like it could be better IMHO...not saying you should have anyone else other than Mike change it...he does an amazing job with elephant wrap that you can't even find the seam. Personally, I don't think changing the wrap on modern cues will affect value or originality of the cue unless you're adding inlays, etc. However, if you talking about changing wrap on a old Gus or Balabushka or custom cue where the wrap was specific to the theme than that a different issue all together.

BR,
Duc.




rdwell said:
Duc why in the hell would you alter an all original piece of art from Mike Bender or any other cue maker. A cue or any other collectable is only original one time and I believe it is best for the cue collecting world to keep cues original when at all possible. Just my opinion.
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