Gus Szamboti Tribute and Cue Conversion

monski

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Tony Bautista sent me pics of the Gus Szamboti tribute he's doing for me and a conversion of an old house cue I picked up.

Let's start with the GST
 

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Here's the BEFORE pics for the cue that will be converted.
 

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Looks like quite a project.

Can you tell us some more about the conversion? Any history?
 
Mr. Wilson said:
Looks like quite a project.

Can you tell us some more about the conversion? Any history?
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We operate this pool hall which we took over from someone else. There are some cues there that look nice. This cue is one of the nicer ones ---- considering that it's really beat up. Other than that I don't know anything else about the cue except that it somehow called may attention. If ever I might have 2 other cues converted.;)
 
Those veneers are very bright for the cue to be so worn. I think it will turn out to be great looking. And, if it's still sound, probably a good hitter too. Good luck with it.
 
ScottR said:
Those veneers are very bright for the cue to be so worn. I think it will turn out to be great looking. And, if it's still sound, probably a good hitter too. Good luck with it.
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Thank you very much. I'm looking forward to having these cues finished. ;)
 
Got word that the conversion cue got sawed up today. Feels like I'm on reality TV... The "Extreme Cue Make Over" show... :eek:

The GST is also getting its handle today... ;)
 
Here's are pics of the cue with the handle. All major parts threaded. This one shows the wood thread for its rear end... ;)
 

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Here's another side of the cue showing the other butt sleeve inlays. I'm not sure if you notice the spliced handle. Its made of a 4-piece special cross sectional splice. And yes, both ends of the handle are also threaded wood to wood to the forearm and butt sleeve. ;)
 

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ScottR said:
Is the forearm of the Gus tribute made of rosewood?
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Its curly bubinga. The points are ebony. I think it will come out nicely. ;)
 
monski said:
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Its curly bubinga. The points are ebony. I think it will come out nicely. ;)
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Ummm....a comment comes to mind.

what was it????

Oh, yeah......

NO SHIT!! Ya think it will come out nicely??? Sheesh. The master of understatement. :D

Stunning cue. :)
 
ScottR said:
Ummm....a comment comes to mind.

what was it????

Oh, yeah......

NO SHIT!! Ya think it will come out nicely??? Sheesh. The master of understatement. :D

Stunning cue. :)
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Sorry,,, and, er, uh, thanks. I appreciate it. ;)
 
I have decided to go with a Delrin like material for the butt cap to give it that classic look. The one Tony will use will be a little off white. Very light and durable. I was pounding it a cement floor and it did not seem to show any sign of damage. Will put on a thinner SS joint collar and have a modified set-up for the 5/16X14 pin. Will post it when it's done... ;)
 
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