Huebler model?
- Thread starter Rjmoncrief
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Very basic Huebler model- most probably the AS-E1- this one is most likely 1980s- If the cue is reasonably straight ( playable) and has a decent wrap and cue butt finish- I would say $175 to $225 or so. The shaft must have a nylon insert to be genuine Huebler.
I have found some variation in Huebler cues in the way they "hit" - "play"--- I think most hit very solid and play very well- from my own standards, but I have played a few that are less impressive- just not as solid feeling in their response. You have a good chance of getting a very reliable cue for playing if the price is in the ballpark.
I have found some variation in Huebler cues in the way they "hit" - "play"--- I think most hit very solid and play very well- from my own standards, but I have played a few that are less impressive- just not as solid feeling in their response. You have a good chance of getting a very reliable cue for playing if the price is in the ballpark.
There are genuine Hueblers that do not have nylon inserts they have brass inserts. Nylon inserts were used in earlier Hueblers and are also considered by many the best hitting shafts, but it’s definitely not true that “Genuine Hueblers” only have nylon inserts.
I never seen any Huebler shafts with brass inserts, got a picture?
I never saw a Huebler from the factory without a nylon insert in the shaft- never, and I have owned a few since the 1980s.
Market value of a vintage cue generally does not deduct value for a new tip or a " dirty" ferrule. I have been in the market for 30+ years- no one deducts market value on vintage cues for a tip replacement - I can clean almost any ferrule to new with magic eraser and alcohol or Fantastic.
One buys a vintage Huebler either as fulfilling a Huebler collection, or for the "hit/play" on that cue brand- 90% of the time. Also, some may buy one for resale if the deal is good enough- I know of no one- except now you- who worries about a tip on a vintage cue.
Depends on the ferrule material what all you can do and if you dont do all that yourself it cost money I am not sure if you know that or not lol and If it needs a good tip youre looking at $45+ for a good tip installed so paying $200 for cue thats worth $200 then putting $70 with cleaning of shaft and ferrule isnt that great of a deal. Just things you gotta think about when you are buying a super cheap cue like this.....if you are just putting it up just to have it then who cares but if youre gonna use it things will more than likely need to be done that effect the amount of money you put into it.