Cue For Sale from Personal Collection

pooltime said:
Thank you... it is a very special cue. Neat story behind it. The original owner of the cue was friends with Pete Margo and asked Pete if he could help him get a cue from George Balabushka quicker than waiting on the full list.

So this is the cue George made for him, but it only came with 1 shaft. After having the cue for a little bit (weeks, months - I'm not sure) the guy decided he wanted a 2nd shaft for the cue and when he went back to get it made, George had already passed away.

We acquired the cue from this original owner because this person was in a motorcycle accident and was an avid motorcycle lover. So, upset he wrecked his bike, he decided to sell his Bushka and buy a new motorcycle with the money.

Just a little history behind it.
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Don't you just wish old Bushkas could talk and tell their stories through the decades ?

Neat story behind it. Thanks for sharing !

Sometimes wish I could shoot a few shots with an original Balabushka cue. Wouldn't dare to own one, it would drive me nuts to keep it protected ! :D
 
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Did you sell your cues? Any left, please send photos to me at: jayhelfert@yahoo.com

pooltime said:
(3) George Balabushka
1 - absolutely mint, one of last cues, diamond and circle MoP inlays
1 - refinished by Ernie at Ginacue, 3 shafts
1 - needs refinish 5 shafts

(1) Gus Szamboti - mint, refinished and new leather wrap by Gus right
before he past.

(1) Barry Szamboti - earlier work, Bushka ring, purple veneer, ivory dashes

(1) Bill Schick - lots of ivory inlay and scrimshaw, beautiful, 1991

(1) Ginacue - ivory joint, alternating ebony and snakewood points

(1) Early Brunswick - refinished and 2 extra shafts made by Craig Peterson

(5) Richard Black - 2 of them made custom for Pro Jack Colavita - 1 of them fancy with silver inlays with engraved silver blocks and joint.

(1) Joss East - Nick Varner's cue

(1) Paul Mottey - ivory diamonds and spears, Bushka ring

+ some others like a fancy Phillippi, Kikel, and more.

Send PM's with email addresses and I will send any information I can help you with - pictures, descriptions, prices, etc.....

Thanks.
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pooltime said:
(3) George Balabushka
1 - absolutely mint, one of last cues, diamond and circle MoP inlays
1 - refinished by Ernie at Ginacue, 3 shafts
1 - needs refinish 5 shafts

(1) Gus Szamboti - mint, refinished and new leather wrap by Gus right
before he past.

(1) Barry Szamboti - earlier work, Bushka ring, purple veneer, ivory dashes

(1) Bill Schick - lots of ivory inlay and scrimshaw, beautiful, 1991

(1) Ginacue - ivory joint, alternating ebony and snakewood points

(1) Early Brunswick - refinished and 2 extra shafts made by Craig Peterson

(5) Richard Black - 2 of them made custom for Pro Jack Colavita - 1 of them fancy with silver inlays with engraved silver blocks and joint.

(1) Joss East - Nick Varner's cue

(1) Paul Mottey - ivory diamonds and spears, Bushka ring

+ some others like a fancy Phillippi, Kikel, and more.

Send PM's with email addresses and I will send any information I can help you with - pictures, descriptions, prices, etc.....

Thanks.
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Please send pics and prices to constituate@yahoo.com
 
Hello: i am interested in a Balabushka..please send pics.and prices on the Balabushka's.i am particially interested in the one that needs refinishing..thank you ;)
 
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