Completed Jerry -R-

[DrGonzo]

Well Doc....did your cue show up today?

You're probably shooting with that beautiful pool cue right now. The next challenge is trying to come up with words to describe how the cue plays and feels. It's different, I know.....that's why I only play ivory joints and in lighter weight cues (nothing above 18.5 ozs).

It's a marvelous sensation....entirely different than playing with a steel joint version......I know some pundits might be thinking the joint doesn't matter but those really in the know understand that it genuinely does. The best of the best ..... Well, those cues tended to have the ivory joints.

I look forward to reading your comments about your cue's playability which should be top notch.....and don't forget more photos too.


Matt B.

Haha, sorry I didn't get to this yesterday, but I was out on a bourbon hunt all night long Wednesday night and didn't get home until yesterday afternoon.

Anyway,

Cue showed up Thursday afternoon. Packaged perfectly.

Upon opening it, I discovered it had been shipped in a new case! Definitely a plus, since this isn't something I was expecting. Cue also came with -R- plastic joint protectors....another definite plus.

Everything about the cue was exactly how I wanted. I haven't been able to take any additional pictures yet (I will get to that tonight) but for what I wanted and designed, it was absolutely perfect.

The curly maple that I picked out for the forearm looks amazing. The curls are prevalent and gorgeous. I absolutely love the veneer colors and the inlays, that came together beautifully with a few suggestions from Jerry.

The ivory used is beautiful, with perfect swirling grain throughout.

Jerry's suggestion for the curly maple for the butt sleeve inlays flows perfectly against the forearm.

The Cortland wrap was definitely a great idea. I've always thought it had a softer and smoother feel than the regular Irish linen wraps lots of us normally play with.

I know someone previously suggested a wrapless cue with a nice piece of finished wood for the handle, but for the classic look and feel of this cue, Cortland was definitely the way to go.

Putting the cue together, everything fit perfect and tight. I always check new cues for straightness as soon as I get them, just to avoid any surprises down the road, which of course, it was arrow straight.

Shooting balls with it on my basement table was great. The balance and feel of the cue in my hand was definitely one of amazement. The feel of shots were crisp and soft. I personally love the softer feel of ivory jointed cues with ivory ferrules, but the crispness of the feel due to Jerry's construction was incredible.

Jerry was more than a pleasure to work with, and I definitely hope to work with him again in the future.

For anyone else who missed this offering from Jerry, you should keep your eyes out in the future...you won't want to miss something like this again...I'm sure glad I didn't!

 

[Bavafongoul]

Gonzo.....Great Review

Gonz........excellent review of your new Rauenzahn cue.

Now just put the cue down for ten minutes & go take some more photos to post.

Matt B.

 

[know it all]

Cue

It's supposed to ship out tomorrow and arrive on Thursday.

Very nice cue,he makes a hell of a playing cue too,as well as looks. Rich aka the skunk.

 

[DunnM1]

Pictures, pictures, PLEASE!

 

[Nuts4Tascarellas]

Amen

Amen to all those comments - that's why I collect his cues. Can't go wrong. Congrats on your new purchase. You will never be sorry or doubtful.

 

[DrGonzo]

I'm not really sure what everyone was looking for in the pictures, and obviously the camera on the iphone isn't the best, but as promised, here they are!

 

[DunnM1]

Now that is what I'm talking about! Perfection!

 

[DrGonzo]

Now that is what I'm talking about! Perfection!

Thank you! I absolutely love it!

 

[Bavafongoul]

The Other Bushka Project Buyers Are Killing Me....

I am just blown away when I see photos of these "completed" Bushka cues for the other buyers.

The designs you guys selected causes me to pause & wonder why didn't I use these designs?

Obviously, I can't know how the entire Az community feels about these Bushka cues Jerry's doing for us.

Anyway, I can't imagine anyone ever finding fault with these designs and Jerry's incredible workmanship.

I betcha Jerry gets more new business due to our Bushka project. Heck, he's already gotten Dunn's & mine.

Matt B.

 

[West Point 1987]

I honestly wish I could afford to commission another one...my 26 1/2 tribute is the stone cold nuts in looks and performance. These Bushka beauties have given me a serious itch for another cue. :grin:

 

[DrGonzo]

I tried to show the striations in the ivory, but it only looks like you can tell in the joint. I promise they are fully visible in all other ivory inlays.

 

[Bavafongoul]

You're Not Alone.......

I honestly wish I could afford to commission another one...my 26 1/2 tribute is the stone cold nuts in looks and performance. These Bushka beauties have given me a serious itch for another cue. :grin:

Sean (Cueaddicts) recently posted that after seeing these different Bushka cue designs Jerry R. is making, which admittedly are exceptionally handsome, he's getting the itch to acquire a Bushka cue. I can completely relate to that since if I hadn't gotten in on this project, I'd be kicking myself in the ass right now really hard. The Bushka pool cue design epitomizes what a cue should look like. Of course, there are other attractive cue designs & the next cue Jerry is making for me will certainly attest to that. My next cue will be a tribute to a different, famous cue-maker even though as I stated, the Bushka really does set the height of the bar for pool cue designs...IMO.

It's been great to be able to get to view these various Bushka versions and then seeing how you guys have personalized your Bushka designs with your own veneer colors, well, I'd never get to see this many different versions of a Bushka cue in an entire year..... nope.....change that timeframe.....more like 2 or 3 years......it just doesn't happen this way.....not ten (10) different custom Bushka designs and nary a one of these cues is a duplicate........Dean was truly inventive with this unique approach. The Schon Tribute Cues (Bushka, Mosconi, Hoppe, CP ivory cue, etc.) were 7-10 identical cues in each tribute series and the cues were all completed at the same time.

With this project, each and every Bushka cue Jerry makes is produced one at a time and is released the same way with staggered dates and no two cues are alike. Every cue is custom built and designed to the buyer's exact specifications which includes the design. This is the first time anything like this was been attempted that I know of and it's absolutely a thrill to get in on the ground floor.

Goodness gracious, all one has to do is visit the Cue Gallery and view the photos posted by DunnM1 & Dr. Gonzo.....Wow. And to think there's still at least another 1/2 dozen Jerry R. Bushka cues underway that we haven't seen......I hope Jerry continues sending all of us progress pics and let's post progress photos of these Bushka cues, except for Kaiserman whom should hopefully get his Bushka cue soon if I recall correctly. Jeez, what a terrific Xmas present to get from Santa.

Gosh, this project has been like Nirvana for me. "This is better than an e-ticket ride." Sadly, only a few Azers will grasp the significance of what I meant.

Matt B.

 

[deanoc]

How often do you hear such lavish praise poured forth
for the cue?the work and even the cuemaker

Why do Jerry R fans like him so much?

This cue is really beautiful

 

[phil dade]

Congratulations! This is a great looking classic. It is one of my all time favorite designs and is certainly well executed. .

 

[jkmarshall_cues]

Sean (Cueaddicts) recently posted that after seeing these different Bushka cue designs Jerry R. is making, which admittedly are exceptionally handsome, he's getting the itch to acquire a Bushka cue. I can completely relate to that since if I hadn't gotten in on this project, I'd be kicking myself in the ass right now really hard. The Bushka pool cue design epitomizes what a cue should look like. Of course, there are other attractive cue designs & the next cue Jerry is making for me will certainly attest to that. My next cue will be a tribute to a different, famous cue-maker even though as I stated, the Bushka really does set the height of the bar for pool cue designs...IMO.

It's been great to be able to get to view these various Bushka versions and then seeing how you guys have personalized your Bushka designs with your own veneer colors, well, I'd never get to see this many different versions of a Bushka cue in an entire year..... nope.....change that timeframe.....more like 2 or 3 years......it just doesn't happen this way.....not ten (10) different custom Bushka designs and nary a one of these cues is a duplicate........Dean was truly inventive with this unique approach. The Schon Tribute Cues (Bushka, Mosconi, Hoppe, CP ivory cue, etc.) were 7-10 identical cues in each tribute series and the cues were all completed at the same time.

With this project, each and every Bushka cue Jerry makes is produced one at a time and is released the same way with staggered dates and no two cues are alike. Every cue is custom built and designed to the buyer's exact specifications which includes the design. This is the first time anything like this was been attempted that I know of and it's absolutely a thrill to get in on the ground floor.

Goodness gracious, all one has to do is visit the Cue Gallery and view the photos posted by DunnM1 & Dr. Gonzo.....Wow. And to think there's still at least another 1/2 dozen Jerry R. Bushka cues underway that we haven't seen......I hope Jerry continues sending all of us progress pics and let's post progress photos of these Bushka cues, except for Kaiserman whom should hopefully get his Bushka cue soon if I recall correctly. Jeez, what a terrific Xmas present to get from Santa.

Gosh, this project has been like Nirvana for me. "This is better than an e-ticket ride." Sadly, only a few Azers will grasp the significance of what I meant.

Matt B.

I couldn't have said it any better. Mr. Rauenzahn's work is special.

When you have one of his cues in your hands up close and personal and look at the quality workmanship, then feel the hit when you get to play with it you begin to understand what a great cue you now have.

Enjoy your new treasure!!!

John

 

[DrGonzo]

Thank you for all the compliments. I love it!