high quality house cues?

blackflagsailor

blackflagsailor

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I am looking for someone interested in making me some nice quality one piece house cues. I have never been a fan of two piece cues; except for the convenience of taking your own cue to a public room.

I want something sort of basic. darker pronged ends and rich maple shafts. I'm not sure the finish, but it's a clear finish that looks sort of flame cured if that makes any sense. I've seen it used in other custom cue sticks and even guitars. It's sort of a ripple or wavy look. I would like a set of 18, 19, 20, and 21 ounce sticks, two of each weight.

Anyway, I am really looking for someone willing to make these. I am in no rush right now. It probably won't be till sometime later next year. But if you are a cue maker and would like to build me some, I would love to talk with you and share ideas. Please contact me.
 
Ok, for the lighter part of the cue, I've posted some photos. I couldn't find any cues with this finish, though I've seen them, but I have found some guitars as examples of the finish I'm talking about.

But this is the finish style I'm talking about. I'm not sure what it's called.

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I bet the acoustic is a worth a pretty penny.
Not so sure thats the finish and not the wood, curly and water fall or whatever its called.

There was a post many moons ago. I believe it was the makers of Joss that
were able to duplicate the effect of curly maple with brush strokes.
It was definitely a technique as in the second photo of the guitar.

On the other hand, maybe I don't know what I'm talking about.
I do wish I could find that post as it would be neat to try and duplicate the effect.

Curly on the neck of the acoustic. There are a couple of cue makers who also make guitars so maybe they will see this and give you some better insight. As far as the body, all I can say is thats wild stuff.

If it is the finish and not the actual wood, either way, its going to cost you.
 
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I don't think that is the finish, it's the wood, no? But the finish makes it pop.

What you may be interested to know is the guitar finish used in the seventies. It's very thick and has the reputation of making wood POP. It's polyester.

I don't know if anybody uses it on cues.

The cue makers can tell us.
 
Chopdoc said:
I don't think that is the finish, it's the wood, no? But the finish makes it pop.

What you may be interested to know is the guitar finish used in the seventies. It's very thick and has the reputation of making wood POP. It's polyester.

I don't know if anybody uses it on cues.

The cue makers can tell us.
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polyester resin?
 
blackflagsailor said:
Ok, for the lighter part of the cue, I've posted some photos. I couldn't find any cues with this finish, though I've seen them, but I have found some guitars as examples of the finish I'm talking about.

But this is the finish style I'm talking about. I'm not sure what it's called.

Kes_Maple_High.jpg

ps6143C.jpg
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Ok, so what are you willing to pay?


There are some who can do what you're looking for, but I'm not sure you understand what it would cost. The woods used in those guitars is very difficult to come by, and is very expensive. Also, because a cue is very thin in relation to the back of a guitar, the figure in that wood would be wasted as it just would not show in a cue shaft only .625" wide. There are other woods that would be a better choice, but again, you need to establish a budget before you will get any bites.


Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com


Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
 
Actually I've seen this look often in cue sticks. I really think it is the finish process rather then the wood. It is called "flame maple finish" I thought. But I could be wrong. In my current Mueller's catalog, many McDermott cues have this look or rather the look of the acoustic I've pictured. Also, there is a guy on here named John Barioni who makes cues that has used this style finish.

As for price; I really have no idea as I have no idea what one of these would cost me.
 
blackflagsailor said:
Two McDermott cues as an example: ...
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According to McDermott, the forearm of the top cue is birdseye maple with a natural walnut stain. A clear finish is then applied to the stained maple.

The forearm and butt sleeve of the bottom cue are birdseye maple with an American cherry stain. A clear finish is then applied to the stained maple.
 
It's not the finish, it's the wood.
The acoustic guitar is Big Leaf Maple showing an intense 'quilt' figuring.
It is very soft and very light in wght.
Unsuitable for use in cues unless cored.

I agree with JER, call Schmelke. They've been making 1pc house-cues for many yrs.
Most custom CMs don't make 1pc cues. It takes specialized machinery.

HTH, KJ
 
this would be great

if you really want a set of high quality house cues, go to a antique cue dealer and buy a set of original willie hoppe titlist, your cost would only be about $6000.00 for the 8 cues. when you get them can i please come over to your house and play?
 
lol if only! Good god, $6k!

Off topic though; I am slowly building an Irish pub style game room in my basement. It'll have a lot of stained glass accents as that is another hobby of mine. And no I didn't make my avatar, but I liked the pirate. But sure! once the project room is finish, please come and play some pool if you're in the Seattle area! :)

back to topic.
 
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