Hoppe conversion..who would you have do it

Kenneth Murrell does a great job.

He is currently working on a Hoppe that may be desert ironwood for me.
Showman and Haley both turned it down according to the guy I purchased it from. The forearm was cleanly seperated from the veneers. It is now together and ready for the ivory inlays.
He did a bushka replica out of another for me and also did a Brunswick #18. All came out great and were left full spliced. Short full spliced may be a better discription as he did have to add to the handle section.
His workmanship is consistant from cue to cue.
 
Lot'sa Options

I had Scott Whisler do a conversion for me last year....awesome guy to work with & the cue turned out better than I would have ever imagined -- Thanks again Scott :)

I would agree that Joc C or Jerry R would be excellent options as well ;) Pricing will depend upon who, when and what exactly you wish to have done :D

My feelings (like runscott) a one-piece gives you a little more flexability in the overall design of the cue; but, it all depends upon what you are looking to do with the cue!?!

It's an exciting project! Best of luck & have fun too!!! :cool:
 
cueball1950 said:
Hey guys, I am thinking of having another one of my Willie Hoppe Titalist 2 piece cues converted. Mike Webb, who did my last, is doing not going to do any more, and i am thinking of finding another cue maker. Any suggestions and any idea on what they charge??????????.....your insight will be greatly appreciated.......mike
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Mike, I have several. I would go with Jim Buss. That is just MHO. There are a lot of great cuebuilders out there. I have had 2 Gilberts and do not like the way they play. That just might be the fatter butt though. Good luck my friend.
Purdman:cool:
 
Jerry is able to maintain a full splice on a titlist conversion.

It all depends on the quality and initial weight of the pre-converted cue.

Much has been said about Jerry's cue quality and playability. Very soon i shall find out for myself. Ultimately that would be the most important factor for me besides cost. Quality of construction, playability and feel.

Here is a preview.
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Still not completed. But soon. I will post it up the gallery when i receive it as well as a review.

For now i would second Jim Buss as my favorite to do another conversion. The titlist he made for me was outstanding in playability.

Best regards
Chris
 
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