Earlier this year, I had Bob Dzuricky make a few modifications to my DZ cue. There was nothing inherently wrong with the cue, but I had learned more about what I liked and what worked best for me in a cue since I had first ordered it. Bob had initially built the cue exactly as I had specified. Since I really liked the cue, I opted to have Bob make the mods rather than sell it and start fresh. Once again, Bob delivered more and better than expected (though I'm a bit late writing about it).
First, in an effort to reduce weight and pull the balance point back a little bit, the stainless steel joint collar was replaced with ivory. This change did have the desired effects. (It is interesting to note that there was no noticeable change in hit or feel from this change when tested with a favorite shaft.) Upon receiving the refinished cue, I was unable to see any sign that the joint collar was not original. (I don't believe Bob replaces non-broken joint collars any longer.)
In order to maintain aesthetic balance after changing the color of the joint collar, the butt cap was also swapped out. Again, if I didn't know that it was not original, I wouldn't be able to tell. The workmanship could only be described as outstanding.
I also had a new shaft built, as well as a ferrule replacement on one original shaft. I asked Bob to try and match the new shaft to the original shaft as best he could. The result was better than I possibly could have hoped for. The shafts were within one tenth of a gram (less than .004 oz) of one another. I suspect that was due to a combination of much skill and a little bit of luck.
Although I did not request it, my new shaft arrived with a custom JP to match the rest of the JPs for the cue, at no extra charge. Along these same lines, when Bob initially built the cue, he added extra ivory at no extra charge because he felt it complimented the design. (I agree.)
Both while the cue was being built, and while Bob was modifying and refinishing the cue he maintained communication via frequent email, sometimes with hi-res pictures attached. His estimated delivery times are also pretty accurate.
For those who have never had the pleasure of playing with a DZ cue, they have a nice stiff taper (quite a bit stiffer than a Frey sneaky pete, for example). I like the way thew cue feels as well, but since feel is so subjective, I won't attempt to describe it. The workmanship of my DZ is excellent as well. His rings line up nicely with points and inlays, and there's not a bunch of glue lines in the point veneers or elsewhere.
Bob, thanks for building a great cue and being so easy to work with. It doesn't go without notice.
Good Rolls,
Rasta
First, in an effort to reduce weight and pull the balance point back a little bit, the stainless steel joint collar was replaced with ivory. This change did have the desired effects. (It is interesting to note that there was no noticeable change in hit or feel from this change when tested with a favorite shaft.) Upon receiving the refinished cue, I was unable to see any sign that the joint collar was not original. (I don't believe Bob replaces non-broken joint collars any longer.)
In order to maintain aesthetic balance after changing the color of the joint collar, the butt cap was also swapped out. Again, if I didn't know that it was not original, I wouldn't be able to tell. The workmanship could only be described as outstanding.
I also had a new shaft built, as well as a ferrule replacement on one original shaft. I asked Bob to try and match the new shaft to the original shaft as best he could. The result was better than I possibly could have hoped for. The shafts were within one tenth of a gram (less than .004 oz) of one another. I suspect that was due to a combination of much skill and a little bit of luck.
Although I did not request it, my new shaft arrived with a custom JP to match the rest of the JPs for the cue, at no extra charge. Along these same lines, when Bob initially built the cue, he added extra ivory at no extra charge because he felt it complimented the design. (I agree.)
Both while the cue was being built, and while Bob was modifying and refinishing the cue he maintained communication via frequent email, sometimes with hi-res pictures attached. His estimated delivery times are also pretty accurate.
For those who have never had the pleasure of playing with a DZ cue, they have a nice stiff taper (quite a bit stiffer than a Frey sneaky pete, for example). I like the way thew cue feels as well, but since feel is so subjective, I won't attempt to describe it. The workmanship of my DZ is excellent as well. His rings line up nicely with points and inlays, and there's not a bunch of glue lines in the point veneers or elsewhere.
Bob, thanks for building a great cue and being so easy to work with. It doesn't go without notice.
Good Rolls,
Rasta
