Cue ID - shaft replacement ideas?

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Hey looking for a cue ID I think it’s and Adams but not sure. Was my grandmothers
cue. The original shaft got a bit warped so looking to replace the shaft? Any ideas appreciated not sure my options
 

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Just take the shaft to someone and they can use the original collar and insert to plug into a new shaft
 
I was going to ask if the cue came from California, because there's a lot of vintage Tad influence in that butt cap and the white ring under the wrap, and the thick silver rings, and even the wrap... I'm not saying it's a Tad or has any real chance of being one, but, interesting, even if does turn out to be an Adam.
 
I do not believe that is an Adam.

Strong import features though.

But as was said, Tad influence as well.

I am 96.397% sure it is an import. Relatively inexpensive, not Adam. But still one of the better of that variety.

Any competent cue maker or cue repair guy in your area should be able to make a shaft using the joint/collar as a unit as Ideologist said. They'll turn a tenon on it and fit a new shaft to the tenon. The cue is worth a decent shaft IMHO.

Obviously carries great value to you as an heirloom. I would take it or send it to have a decent shaft made. Easily arranged.

I like the design. Cool cue. Enjoy it! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
As an heirloom that you're planning to keep, I would advise against removing the joint collar off the original shaft in order to have it mated to a new shaft. This cue belonged to your grandmother and she played games on that very shaft even if it's a little warped now. Any competent cuemaker should be able to build a new shaft making a joint collar to match. If you're willing to ship the cue, consider sending it to Tascarella as their pricing on a new shaft is competitive and his shafts play top notch. He shouldn't have a problem with building a matching shaft.
 
mamono said:
As an heirloom that you're planning to keep, I would advise against removing the joint collar off the original shaft in order to have it mated to a new shaft. This cue belonged to your grandmother and she played games on that very shaft even if it's a little warped now. Any competent cuemaker should be able to build a new shaft making a joint collar to match. If you're willing to ship the cue, consider sending it to Tascarella as their pricing on a new shaft is competitive and his shafts play top notch. He shouldn't have a problem with building a matching shaft.
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"Competitive" is a stretch. $350 is the minimum pricing
 
IDK what it is but it's a great old cue. Those long derlin butt caps are so cool. Looks like a real heavy steel jo8nt collar. Just get a new shaft made, to the length and specs you like. That cue is a player.
 
Hard to tell from that photo but the shaft insert/pilot looks kind of similar to a Schuler to me.
 
cuenut said:
Hard to tell from that photo but the shaft insert/pilot looks kind of similar to a Schuler to me.
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Not a Schuler. Ray was against so much stainless at the joint and only made black collars. His pilot is meant to radially compress the wooden mating bore of the butt. In those ways, every Schuler shaft fit every Schuler shaft.

The bumper/weight system would also be an easy tell on Schuler.
 
thanks for all your input, I live in Los Angeles i might take it into Tiger billiards and see about having a new shaft put on, but might keep the original shaft together if possible.
Does have sentimental value for sure but it is a nice cue and want to use it. To be honest when I got this cue I also got a Ginacue that belonged to my grandfather, he lived in the valley and bought it in the 60's and I had it for years. It however did not survive my 7 years of heroin addiction and I eventually sold it for a very fair price to a member of this forum and was actually how i came to AZB ironically. Losing that cue was a big regret but here I am alive and since I got clean ive really gotten back into billiards.

"Shoot Pool not dope~!!"
 
mamono said:
As an heirloom that you're planning to keep, I would advise against removing the joint collar off the original shaft in order to have it mated to a new shaft. This cue belonged to your grandmother and she played games on that very shaft even if it's a little warped now. Any competent cuemaker should be able to build a new shaft making a joint collar to match. If you're willing to ship the cue, consider sending it to Tascarella as their pricing on a new shaft is competitive and his shafts play top notch. He shouldn't have a problem with building a matching shaft.
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Wtf kind of advice is that?

Not good advice, I know that.
 
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