Sold FS: Mel Turner 60” Custom Ghost Cue

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phreaticus

phreaticus

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Mel Turner was a custom cue maker in WA, now retired. Cue made in 2010. Very unique wrapless ebony butt & opposing points into spalted maple, with a phantom ghost in the swirls. Malachite & brass rings. Length 59.75”, weight 19.4 oz, balance @ 18.5”. Cue rolls perfect together and apart. 3/8x10 modified G10 pin. Woodwork & styling is reminiscent of handmade Filipino cues. Has some light scuff marks on buttcap and joint collar, but no chips or dings in finish (see pics). Both shafts are perfect, one is a bit blued the other is basically in unused brand new condition. I realize some may consider this blasphemy, but to me the cue feels like a Scruggs, with a slim butt profile and super solid hit. Unique custom players cue for a very reasonable price. $550 OBO, including insurance & shipping. Paypal and other e-pays accepted. Thx for looking, PM with any questions.

Full specs & pics below

Butt:
  • Weight: 15.6 oz. Adjustable with standard Jacoby style 3/8x16 weight bolts. Currently has a 0.7 oz slug in it.
  • Length: 29.5”
  • Diameter @ buttcap: 1.215”
  • Joint is 3/8x10 modified, G10 pin, black phenolic collars with custom wood boxes & brass/green rings. 0.840” OD
Shaft #1 (Original)
  • Type: Maple
  • Length: 30.25”
  • Diameter: 12.8 mm
  • Taper: 12” Pro
  • Ferrule: 1.0” material TBD, but I think Elphoryn or Juma.
  • Tip: TBD, but I think Kamui Brown Soft
  • Weight: 3.7oz
Shaft #2 (Original)
  • Type: Maple
  • Length: 30.25”
  • Diameter: 12.6 mm
  • Taper: 12” Pro
  • Ferrule: 1.0” material TBD, but I think Elphoryn or Juma.
  • Tip: TBD, but I think Kamui Brown Soft
  • Weight: 4.0 oz

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Tuesday bump for a killer custom cue at a killer price. Buy this, you nits - i need to fund my experimental addictions for another project dammit
 
phreaticus, Howdy;

What exactly is a 3/8x10 modified G10 pin when you say that? How is it modified?
Can it be used with Standard 3/8X10 pins?

hank
 
What is a ghost cue?

I have a ghost cue, the points are of the same wood, color and figure as the forearm. Very subtle.

Is this a spliced cue? Just a nit needing to know. :ROFLMAO:
 
TheBasics said:
phreaticus, Howdy;

What exactly is a 3/8x10 modified G10 pin when you say that? How is it modified?
Can it be used with Standard 3/8X10 pins?

hank
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Hola. Bob Dzuricky’s page on the 3/8-10 modified is the best explanation I know of, since I think he invented it. Yes, butt can be used with standard 3/8-10 shafts perfectly. Thats one of the cool things about it. The G10 refers to the material of the pin itself; its a hard composite resin, as far as I know. Fits any shaft materials super clean and has a feel of its own. Usually ends up with a lighter front end cue, but this one has a slimmer butt so ends up being quite neutral, with balance point in the 18.5 zone.

Hope that helps.

Cheers ✌️
 
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jimmyco said:
What is a ghost cue?

I have a ghost cue, the points are of the same wood, color and figure as the forearm. Very subtle.

Is this a spliced cue? Just a nit needing to know. :ROFLMAO:
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This Ghost cue has a ghost in the spalted wood swirls. The construction appears to be segmented a-joint, and I guess one would call the up/down points in the wrapless handle to be unique form of half splice. Not exactly sure how to classify this style of splice...
 
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If the buyer of this cue wants to sell it, let me know.


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