Differences between the versions of Gold Crown Tables?

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tg_vegas

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I searched the forum but couldn't find any reference to this thread, which surprises me.

I was looking into new and used Gold Crowns and see so many different versions (7?). Is there a chart somewhere that outlines the differences between them?

I'm considering a used GC instead of the 9' ProAm i just ordered but don't know which version is desirable over the others. There seem to be quite a few GCs out there for sale, pricing varies wildly, as does condition.

If I am looking for a 9' Gold Crown, what should I be looking for?
 
I would like to see something like that as well.

I think GC 2 were the first for adjustable feet. Gc1 and 2 I believe need the rails modded to fit new cushions maybe GC3 as well but i think it's only the 1 and 2. I think they were all 5" pockets as well.

Gc 4 I think was the first for time the tournament edition was available to get 4.5" pockets. I've heard of end sag on the 4 but it's an fairly simple fix.

I believe 6 is the latest version.
 
Some of this is true. Early GC4's used old 3 frames and can sag. Easy to remedy. Later 4's had a beefed up frame much like the 1-2's. First 'tournament edition' was the GC5.
TrxR said:
I would like to see something like that as well.

I think GC 2 were the first for adjustable feet. Gc1 and 2 I believe need the rails modded to fit new cushions maybe GC3 as well but i think it's only the 1 and 2. I think they were all 5" pockets as well.

Gc 4 I think was the first for time the tournament edition was available to get 4.5" pockets. I've heard of end sag on the 4 but it's an fairly simple fix.

I believe 6 is the latest version.
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garczar said:
Some of this is true. Early GC4's used old 3 frames and can sag. Easy to remedy. Later 4's had a beefed up frame much like the 1-2's. First 'tournament edition' was the GC5.
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Thanks for the clarification.

Was it only the 1 and 2's that used the Monarch cushions and need rail mods to use newer Superspeeds or were some of the early 3s that way too?
 
TrxR said:
I think GC 2 were the first for adjustable feet. Gc1 and 2 I believe need the rails modded to fit new cushions maybe GC3 as well but i think it's only the 1 and 2. I think they were all 5" pockets as well.
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Adjustable feet were introduced during Gold Crown I production. Many people who claim to have a Gold Crown II actually have a Gold Crown I. The Gold Crown II is a unicorn having only been made for a few years. A True Gold Crown II will have Rosewood stained aprons and pedestals with the tell tale signs being bronze feet and ball tray surround. The I and II are virtually the same table except for aesthetics.
 
rexus31 said:
Adjustable feet were introduced during Gold Crown I production. Many people who claim to have a Gold Crown II actually have a Gold Crown I. The Gold Crown II is a unicorn having only been made for a few years. A True Gold Crown II will have Rosewood stained aprons and pedestals with the tell tale signs being bronze feet and ball tray surround. The I and II are virtually the same table except for aesthetics.
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Didn't the I have deeper shelves?
 
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