Help Identify this cue

9ball · Dec 12, 2008

wjpjr · Dec 12, 2008

Kinda Gilbert/Gina looking ... I truly don't know

2cool2 · Dec 12, 2008

Hoppe Conversion

The cue was converted by the guys at Tart cues in Kansas City. They do pretty good conversions. I have a couple of their old Brunswick cue conversions. Value? $350-$450 Good luck with your cue sale.

Mr Hoppe · Dec 12, 2008

No idea who converted it, but it's a beautiful oak Titlist butt originally from the early '40s.
Mr H

9ball · Dec 12, 2008

Mr Hoppe said:
No idea who converted it, but it's a beautiful oak Titlist butt originally from the early '40s.
Mr H

any idea what its worth?

9ball · Dec 12, 2008

2cool2 said:
The cue was converted by the guys at Tart cues in Kansas City. They do pretty good conversions. I have a couple of their old Brunswick cue conversions. Value? $350-$450 Good luck with your cue sale.

Any contact info on them? Thanks 9ball

ibuycues · Dec 12, 2008

There is a Tart cue on ebay right now. Starting bid $225 no bids, with a BIN of $275.

Will

rvan · Dec 12, 2008

It look like a Mike morgan.
Pm me a.

robert777 · Dec 12, 2008

PM sent to you.

2rgrbn · Dec 13, 2008

Tough cue to identify the only thing that looks Hoppe is the signature, so I agree with the conversion idea the craftsmanship looks to be better then average.......Nice cue value wise tough call to throw a number at it I say $500 give or take $50

9ball · Dec 13, 2008

evening bump

bump, anymore clues out there? Thanks

half fast bankr · Dec 13, 2008

Not sure who converted, but I am a potential buyer. PM me with a price when you figure one out.

robert777 · Dec 13, 2008

PM Sent to you

Bamacues · Dec 13, 2008

I am with 2cool2 on this one. Appears to be a conversion by Tart Cues.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Pool-Cue...286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:13|39:1|240:1318

Joe

deanoc · Dec 13, 2008

if the white is ivory and the inlays are sharp,in other words the inlays are not rounded on the ends then i would not put the value under $1000.I never heard of tart but if they do work this good,or as this appears ,i don't see how it could sell for $500,if you live near a well known cue maker i suggest you take the cue to him to analyze.

It is an old willie hoppe house cue that has been turned down and made into a nice cue,but even those old housecues sell for $300 or more before turning the blank,building the shafts($300 each from top cuemakers,then putting the joint,tips and then the inlays(which are not that easy to do right)

I wouldn't be so quick to sell it ,if you like the play

dean

9ball · Dec 13, 2008

deanoc said:
if the white is ivory and the inlays are sharp,in other words the inlays are not rounded on the ends then i would not put the value under $1000.I never heard of tart but if they do work this good,or as this appears ,i don't see how it could sell for $500,if you live near a well known cue maker i suggest you take the cue to him to analyze.

It is an old willie hoppe house cue that has been turned down and made into a nice cue,but even those old housecues sell for $300 or more before turning the blank,building the shafts($300 each from top cuemakers,then putting the joint,tips and then the inlays(which are not that easy to do right)

I wouldn't be so quick to sell it ,if you like the play

dean

Thanks for your reply, Best info I`ve heard yet. Thanks

I am not quick to sell it as it looks and plays great. The ivory is very nice as are all the inlays. I just figured if the right price came along, Then I would part with it.

I was told by a cue dealer that 1500.00 was not out of the question. But I will like to hear any other offers if their serious. Thanks

ibuycues · Dec 13, 2008

I saw this cue recently, and found it to be a great cue, converted from a super Hoppe. I did not hit balls with it, but those that have, said it plays great.

Good luck with the sale. It will make somebody a great player!

Will

9ball · Dec 13, 2008

ibuycues said:
I saw this cue recently, and found it to be a great cue, converted from a super Hoppe. I did not hit balls with it, but those that have, said it plays great.

Good luck with the sale. It will make somebody a great player!

Will

Thanks Your opinion is highly appreciated. :smile:

BobbyC · Dec 14, 2008

help identify cue

Hello,
I am new to the site 2cool was correct it is a conversion by Tart in Kansas city, the guy sells on ebay and his user name is Beepoorchids I spoke to him several weeks ago about a Hoppe conversion as well it had no shaft someone apparently walked off with a case that had shafts in it,he said his cousin does the work for him and the cue that you have I bid on and I think sold for somewhere around 400-450.00 it was listed as 450.00 obo hope it helps. BobbyC
my cues
73 JW / Vintage Abe Rich / Wayne Gun cue 70s
Carolina 4 poiter / Mike Stacey J/B/Play butifull figured Bacote S/W style
Brunswick Butterfly conversion by Nate S / Jerry Peachauer custom
Bobby Jett cus / LP custom cue /I also have a cue that I dont know who the maker is I bought the cue years ago 80s but Terry McEniry of Tampa billiards.com says is probly B Spain forarm its identical even all 4 color veneers to my JW Terry learned cue making from Rocky Tillis .:grin:

dafish1970 · Dec 14, 2008

any contact info for "tart cues" thx jerry

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