Coming Back after 20 Years Off

DeeDeeCues said:
I think there are a lot of us out there who don't care to put inlays in cues. I used to do some by hand (not pantograph). Doesn't really float my boat now. Won't do cnc because it looks machine made.
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You're kinda like Ned Morris. He does not use CNC. He does have a pantograph that he made. I have no cues made by a computer.
 
sjm said:
I think you need to consider the matter of how well you plan to take care of any cue you buy. I always advise those who, like me, are a bit careless when it comes to maintaining their equipment, not to spend a lot of money on a cue. I think a Joss, a Schon or a Meucci might be a good starting point.
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You are recommending one of worst cues for quality,really a Meucci?
Do you not like the poster?
 
slush said:
Please forgive me if I ask redundant questions. I've spent the past couple days reading the boards, but haven't made any progress into what I'm looking for, which is; a new cue.

I sold my Rick Howard cue (on here actually), that he made for me back in 1998. It's a decision I regret constantly. I've tried reaching back out to him, but I think he's closed up shop. If I were to look for similar cue makers, or even used custom cues, who should I look at now? I'm looking for something simple, even a well crafted sneaky would work.

I appreciate any thoughts,

q
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I have an Ernie Martinez birdseye no points that plays really well. I would think that would be in your budget but not sure. Mine is not for sale. :)
 
slush, Howdy;

Most of the 'makers for the masses' have Basic cues, Sneaky Petes and such.
I can appreciate your desire for lack of Flash. Draws unnecessary attention
which can lead to it's taking a walk when you're not looking. I'd do a search
of their sites to see what the going prices are, Don't overlook Smelkie and
the folks at Mueller's.

hank
 
sjm said:
I had a Meucci in the mid-1990s and liked it. I once lent it to a friend and he ran 117 with it against me.
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I ran a 101 once with a house cue.
But Meucci quality is really hit or miss these days and their customer service is dismal at best.
 
measureman said:
You are recommending one of worst cues for quality,really a Meucci?
Do you not like the poster?
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Very old Meucci’s are pretty good cues. They went south very fast. I have 1 or 2 that are early 80’s. I think just one-actually.
 
measureman said:
I bought one brand new in '85 ish and it was a POS.
Ferule cracked and it warped in 6 months.
That was my first and last Meucci.
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Yes they weren’t so good then. I seen some where the points were ¼” different in length. Rings coming unglued. Cracks in the finish over the points from wet wood moving and god knows what else/ the cues prior to those were good. I’ve seen them and played with them. But yes mid 80’s possibly the worst production cues ever
 
I'd throw Guido Orlandi's name in the mix. I have a very plain cue I bought from him 25+ years ago that I will not part with. To date I've not hit with anything that I like better. I actually sent the cue back to him a few years ago to restore to mint condition. Super nice guy and his cues, while not fancy, play as good as anything I've ever held.
 
jgirard said:
I'd throw Guido Orlandi's name in the mix. I have a very plain cue I bought from him 25+ years ago that I will not part with. To date I've not hit with anything that I like better. I actually sent the cue back to him a few years ago to restore to mint condition. Super nice guy and his cues, while not fancy, play as good as anything I've ever held.
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That’s a flash back. Wow, I 100% forgot his name. I haven’t heard it in decades.
 
Fatboy said:
That’s a flash back. Wow, I 100% forgot his name. I haven’t heard it in decades.
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Guy is a rockstar... he went above and beyond with my cue refinish. Even threw an ivory ferrule on it. I REALLY want to like my gorgeous ~$2000 Omen (Ebony nose, Amboyna burl points, SW style) better than that old cue I bought off him at a tournament in NY... it's tough though, even with the Cynergy on the Omen I just love the way that Guido cue plays. Put it this way... the Omen I'd sell, the Guido will be buried with me.
 
So, finally picked one up. It's actually a much earlier year than I thought he made six point cues. My original RH was made in 96.
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iusedtoberich said:
Very pretty!

Since you have been out of the game for 20 years, what shaft will you be using now? ha ha ha. 1" long ivory ferrule original shaft, Low squirt laminated wood, or CF?
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I think I'm too set in my ways to look at low deflection or CF. Cue came with three original shafts, one hasn't been hit with. I'll probably find which of the two feel best and go that route.
 
slush said:
I think I'm too set in my ways to look at low deflection or CF. Cue came with three original shafts, one hasn't been hit with. I'll probably find which of the two feel best and go that route.
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Nice find and remember…never chalk up before you misque.
 
slush said:
Please forgive me if I ask redundant questions. I've spent the past couple days reading the boards, but haven't made any progress into what I'm looking for, which is; a new cue.

I sold my Rick Howard cue (on here actually), that he made for me back in 1998. It's a decision I regret constantly. I've tried reaching back out to him, but I think he's closed up shop. If I were to look for similar cue makers, or even used custom cues, who should I look at now? I'm looking for something simple, even a well crafted sneaky would work.

I appreciate any thoughts,

q
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If you are not sold on a custom, I would attempt to find a Mezz on the secondary market.
I'm using an old Cuetec butt, with the Avid shaft. Can't say a bad thing about the shaft so far.
Good luck, and welcome back.
😎👍
 
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