Frank Paridise joint question

[chuck amos]

Frank Paridise pioneered pinning the joint coller (I think)
I am questioning weather or not my cue is a Paradise. Stainless joint, and I can see no sign of a pin. Any thoughts or contacts for authentication would be appreciated.

 

[eddie0776]

I believe it should be signed under the wrap if it hasn't been rewrapped and destroyed

 

[pdcue]

Frank Paridise pioneered pinning the joint coller (I think)
I am questioning weather or not my cue is a Paradise. Stainless joint, and I can see no sign of a pin. Any thoughts or contacts for authentication would be appreciated.

Mostly semi-educated guesses, but:

1. I think Frank only pinned brass joint collars, and very few of them.

2. He favored Nickel Silver - if your cue is a Paradise, and the joint
is original, it is likely not Stainless

HTH
Dale

 

[jkmarshall_cues]

If the joint collar is stainless steel then it has most likely been replaced. Your cue looks like the white plastic collar has been replaced also. It's a brighter white than Frank Paradise used. MHO.

I own several of his cues and both have the brass collar and cross brass pin. The white collars are a creamy-white, not a bright white. Hope this helps.

John