***Ginacue 50th Anniversary Cue***

[dom_poppa]

From what I've heard, he's been putting the majority (if not all) of his cue making time into these cues for over 2 years. I'm not sure if they are all done now, but I don't think that would be considered "pumping them out."

Also, since he is making all of these by himself, and each one receives the same attention to detail as any one-off he's ever made, can they really be considered a "production run?" Assuming that the vast majority of these are spoken for, and he didn't build this many so he could carry excess inventory for regular sale, I don't think it would be considered a production run. That's all matter of opinion, though.

I'd be interested to hear other comments on this, though. Would anyone else consider this a "production run?"

'Production run' can be up for debate but more importantly how great is Ernie for making these elaborate cues in 2 years time when we have slow cuemakers that you have to wait '10 years' for.

He makes Searing and others look bad.

 

[tc in l a]

A few updates......

1. I overstated the number of pieces in the rings, Ernie says around 120 but I think I see closer to 150.

2. He was putting the finishing touches on a group of 20 anniversary cues today. It looks like all 50 are assembled but the final steps are spraying on the finish coat and adding the wraps.

3. He completed the repairs on the cue I left on July 10. Two new shafts, a new wrap, replace the ivory butt that had a crack in it and complete re-finish. Seriously, he did this in 20 days when there was down time in the anniversary cue project.

Why does anyone put up with the delays I hear about from other makers?

Ernie was kind enough to let me drop off an older cue to be repaired today and although I saw the parts and pieces of the anniversary cues in various stages over the last few years, and although Joe took some great pictures, he was right when he said the cues are better in person.

They also look better each time I've seen them. Like watching a movie for a second or third time you seem to see something new you didn't see the time before.

Just a few details he shared with me...

The reddish wood is Amboyna (I hope I spelled that correctly). Ernie made a special trip to a mill two years ago to view and procure exactly what he had in mind.

The rings have over 200 individual pieces.

Today he was getting ready to spray a batch of about ten on a vertical rack that holds the cues horizontally and spins them all simultaneously so he can evenly apply the finish. I have no doubt he designed and built that rig himself.

And yes, if you want an anniversary cue call him and make arrangements.

His email is ginacue@yahoo.com and his phone number is 818 509 0454.

I'm a total novice when it comes to pool and cues and he's always been very kind, polite and willing to share his knowledge. I'm sure he'll treat all of you the same way.

Tony C

ps..There was no time promised on my repair, he just let me drop it off and he'll get to it when he finishes the anniversary cues. I guess I'm trying to say that I don't think he's taking in new work unless you're one of his bestest clients, and that is not me!