FS: Original George Balabushka Cue (1967-1968) originally owned by Phil Spector

[jazznpool]

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[$TAKE HOR$E]

.....:yikes:....wow

 

[trcues]

Balaushka

Could we take by phone about your cue. TR Mcintosh at 813 986 8814 or send your number Thank's TR

 

[trcues]

Balaushka

Could we talk by phone about your cue. TR Mcintosh at 813 986 8814 or send your number Thank's TR

 

[kvinbrwr]

oooooooooh. That cue has a lot going for it. Collectibles love infamous.

Thanks for showing it

Kevin

 

[Oweis_Yan]

that is a real cue!!
GL with your b-ushka

 

[scruggsinhand]

.....:yikes:....wow

well stated and I don't think this will be up for sale long....

thanks much for posting pics!

 

[DJKeys]

It would be interesting to why Joe Balsis would have a cue made for Phil Spector.......

What a piece of history!

 

[jazznpool]

A knowledgeable Balabushka collector who knew George recently told me that without the connection to Joe Balsis, Phil Spector would not have received an "expedited" cue. It's highly probable that Spector paid for the cue anyway. Back then, I think connections were much more valuable to obtain highly desirable and limited supply products. Spector was also known to stake good players. Perhaps he sponsored Joe or put him up when he came to Los Angeles or New York.

Martin

It would be interesting to why Joe Balsis would have a cue made for Phil Spector.......

What a piece of history!

 

[kvinbrwr]

Hound

Phil was an action hound as well as a pretty strange cat. He did back and travel players, like Richie Florence. I believe his haunt was the old Hollywood Billiards, although it might have been called something else at the time (Ye Olde Billiard Den?).

Kevin