Do you believe refinishing and rewraping should be done only by the original maker?

[mazinga74]

Was wondering what you guys think.
Do you think the rewrap and refinish should be done by the maker of the cue? For an example should Ginacue rewraped and refinished by Ernie or as long as its done right you don't have to send it to the original builder?
Frankly for me as long as the cue it self isn't touched (ex. turned down or fixed)by someone else, refinish and rewrap doesn't matter that much as long as they do it right. Please give me your openion.
Thanks

 

[pwmike]

Refinishing and rewraping

If it is Gina or a Tad yes it should be done by the maker. But if it is a Szamboti or Balabushka it should be done Barry or Pete because it could reduce the value of the cue.

 

[ridewiththewind]

Was wondering what you guys think.
Do you think the rewrap and refinish should be done by the maker of the cue? For an example should Ginacue rewraped and refinished by Ernie or as long as its done right you don't have to send it to the original builder?
Frankly for me as long as the cue it self isn't touched (ex. turned down or fixed)by someone else, refinish and rewrap doesn't matter that much as long as they do it right. Please give me your openion.
Thanks

Whenever possible, you should have the original builder do all work on the cue. Most of the makers will feel this way, as they know what techniques went into the cue. Not all makers use the same finishing process, for instance, and you can run into some real issues. The wrap may not be as critical...but then again, Ernie does a specific embossing of rings at the top and bottom of his leather wraps, and that is something you will want to preserve.

In some instances, such as with cues that are no longer made, Palmer comes immediately to mind, sending it to a qualified individual, such as Scot Sherbine @ Proficient Billiards or Ryan @ Muellers are perfectly acceptable. Now in cases of extremely collectible cues, such as a Bushka, Pete Tascarella would likely be the go-to guy for that job.

It depends on the cue. I know that I would not have someone other than the maker work on his cue. Trying to cut corners on the cost of a rewrap and/or refinish could cost you more in the long run...as some here have experienced in the past. But hey, it's your money and your cue...just remember, very often you get what you pay for.

Lisa

 

[Thunder Thighs]

Whenever possible, you should have the original builder do all work on the cue. Most of the makers will feel this way, as they know what techniques went into the cue. Not all makers use the same finishing process, for instance, and you can run into some real issues. The wrap may not be as critical...but then again, Ernie does a specific embossing of rings at the top and bottom of his leather wraps, and that is something you will want to preserve.

In some instances, such as with cues that are no longer made, Palmer comes immediately to mind, sending it to a qualified individual, such as Scot Sherbine @ Proficient Billiards or Ryan @ Muellers are perfectly acceptable. Now in cases of extremely collectible cues, such as a Bushka, Pete Tascarella would likely be the go-to guy for that job.

It depends on the cue. I know that I would not have someone other than the maker work on his cue. Trying to cut corners on the cost of a rewrap and/or refinish could cost you more in the long run...as some here have experienced in the past. But hey, it's your money and your cue...just remember, very often you get what you pay for.

Lisa

Exactly. I share the same opinion :yes:

 

[Grilled Cheese]

I agree, have the original cue maker refinish it. Then there is no question. If that is not possible, such as the cue maker is deceased or elderly - then have a current highly respected, highly valued cue maker do it. One whose own work is highly collectible and whose name is known and respected. Someone considered a peer to the original builder, or a successor, or someone who will also go down in cue making history as one of the greats....is what you're looking for.

What you don't want is some unknown doing the work. Because serious collectors will know that the cue was refinished and they will ask by whom was it refinished. If they hear a name of a great - it's value won't be harmed. If some bubba did it, the cue may lose some value to collectors.

It's not so much about the work. Although the work must be impeccable. There are tens of thousands of people out there competent enough to do excellent finish work on wood, whether it be cues or musical instruments. In collecting, perception, reputation, name recognition and more are big factors. A highly respected and recognized master cue maker's name will tell the collector that cue was in good hands when refinished and things were done the right way or the best way. It puts minds to ease.

 

[WalkerInTN]

Whenever possible, you should have the original builder do all work on the cue. Most of the makers will feel this way, as they know what techniques went into the cue. Not all makers use the same finishing process, for instance, and you can run into some real issues. The wrap may not be as critical...but then again, Ernie does a specific embossing of rings at the top and bottom of his leather wraps, and that is something you will want to preserve.

In some instances, such as with cues that are no longer made, Palmer comes immediately to mind, sending it to a qualified individual, such as Scot Sherbine @ Proficient Billiards or Ryan @ Muellers are perfectly acceptable. Now in cases of extremely collectible cues, such as a Bushka, Pete Tascarella would likely be the go-to guy for that job.

It depends on the cue. I know that I would not have someone other than the maker work on his cue. Trying to cut corners on the cost of a rewrap and/or refinish could cost you more in the long run...as some here have experienced in the past. But hey, it's your money and your cue...just remember, very often you get what you pay for.

Lisa

Very well said Lisa, I completely agree. :clapping::clapping:

There have been a few cues I've seen for sale here on AZ that I've passed over simply because they weren't refinished by the maker.