I'm down to two, AE or Dishaw
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I to have played with Dan Dishaw's cues all my friends love em great hit.
resale have to look around in your area do you have alot of buyers or just average cue owners.i had a hard time reselling my first dishaw but know its easy i know who has a collection or money..
I have hit a couple of A.E. cues but never owned one look great i feel they dont have a high resale when you can buy them for half price direct from A.E @ a cue show the always sell out @ the shows.
Depending on the city you live & what type of cues they play with in that area might help you make a choice on style flat face, big pin. ivory joint, skinny butt. that way if you dont like it or its just not right you can sell what the might like in your area then reorder new one with better deminsion on what you like 57" 58" 59" cue or a fat butt, .850 -.835 diameter joint, 12.25 mm ferulle or 12.75 ferulle.
I know Dan will build anything you like to your specks, he has for me several times.
best of luck with your choice,
Craig
resale have to look around in your area do you have alot of buyers or just average cue owners.i had a hard time reselling my first dishaw but know its easy i know who has a collection or money..
I have hit a couple of A.E. cues but never owned one look great i feel they dont have a high resale when you can buy them for half price direct from A.E @ a cue show the always sell out @ the shows.
Depending on the city you live & what type of cues they play with in that area might help you make a choice on style flat face, big pin. ivory joint, skinny butt. that way if you dont like it or its just not right you can sell what the might like in your area then reorder new one with better deminsion on what you like 57" 58" 59" cue or a fat butt, .850 -.835 diameter joint, 12.25 mm ferulle or 12.75 ferulle.
I know Dan will build anything you like to your specks, he has for me several times.
best of luck with your choice,
Craig
cbi1000 said:
As you know, not many of the players around this area have even heard of let alone played with either of the two makers cues. After going on the AE website right now I do like a bunch of his designs. I haven't shot with a stainless joint since a Schon Ltd I had and seems like most of his are.
I also like Dan's wrapless cue designs as well. I think I would be torn as well. Good luck!
cue specs
I like a cue which is either has a average size handle or a tad smaller
(Joss West cue handles are a little to big for my liking). I don't really know for sure what size either Dishaw or AE have. I know they both user radial pins with flat faced joints. I'll get a ivory joint, but the ivory will be just a sleve.
How are the balance points of these two cue makers? Anyone know?
I like a cue which is either has a average size handle or a tad smaller
(Joss West cue handles are a little to big for my liking). I don't really know for sure what size either Dishaw or AE have. I know they both user radial pins with flat faced joints. I'll get a ivory joint, but the ivory will be just a sleve.
How are the balance points of these two cue makers? Anyone know?
Greg Savoy at billiardwarehouse.com could be helpful to you. Also, onthehill.net has a couple AE's that are nice and the consensus of posters here say they are very helpful. The fellows at Pool Table Magic are another resource. Talk to them, get some input from those who have seen alot. From what I've seen both make fantastic cues.
GET THE DISHAW!!!!
It'll hold the re-sale value more and I have never ever heard anyone complain about how a Dishaw plays, or looks lol.
It'll hold the re-sale value more and I have never ever heard anyone complain about how a Dishaw plays, or looks lol.
I am very sorry to confuse you. Judging from your requirements (slim butt, radial pin) I think you will be happy with either a Josey or a Capone. These two in my opinion hold up quite well on the used market, and they both play jam up, with excellent craftmanship.
Hope this helps,
Richard
Hope this helps,
Richard
Both are Super Quality, Great Hitting Cues ... I have a few of each and currently have a Brand New Dishaw for Sale and a Used AE for sale ...
I have pics of the Dishaw and will have to shoot a few of the AE ...
Dishaw is Ebony with Amboyna Points, 12.75mm Shafts with Moori III Mediums, and Black Linen Wrap ... $1475.00 + shipping ...
AE is Presentation Grade Cocabolo with 57 Real Ivory Diamonds in the Butt and Forearm ... 13mm Shafts with Moori III Mediums and Black Linen Wrap ... $850 + shipping ...
Both are Radial Pin with Joint Protectors ...
Oops ... I'm kinda new to this forum and should have posted this on Classified Forum ... Sorry folks ...
I have pics of the Dishaw and will have to shoot a few of the AE ...
Dishaw is Ebony with Amboyna Points, 12.75mm Shafts with Moori III Mediums, and Black Linen Wrap ... $1475.00 + shipping ...
AE is Presentation Grade Cocabolo with 57 Real Ivory Diamonds in the Butt and Forearm ... 13mm Shafts with Moori III Mediums and Black Linen Wrap ... $850 + shipping ...
Both are Radial Pin with Joint Protectors ...
Oops ... I'm kinda new to this forum and should have posted this on Classified Forum ... Sorry folks ...
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both cues are excellent
I used a dishaw in the past and now have moved to shooting with a samsara. both let me have the soft control of the cue ball which has increased my playing potential greatly, being of a larger man who does not do too many things gracefully.
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Bruce's cues are just as well designed and play similarly. When I am onced again employed I will be investing in one of bruce's cues.
i currently own two dishaws
one is called the monarch
the other is similar to the calais done with lacewood and holly inlays.
I used a dishaw in the past and now have moved to shooting with a samsara. both let me have the soft control of the cue ball which has increased my playing potential greatly, being of a larger man who does not do too many things gracefully.
.Bruce's cues are just as well designed and play similarly. When I am onced again employed I will be investing in one of bruce's cues.
i currently own two dishaws
one is called the monarch
the other is similar to the calais done with lacewood and holly inlays.
craig....
I emailed you some info. Hope that it helps. Any custom cuemaker should be able to accomodate your request for a slightly thinner butt diameter and the balance point you prefer. They'll need to know that the intention is to mate the butt up to a predator shaft....could affect the balance point somewhat. You'll probably get a lot of varying opinions, but weigh all your options. I'd try to go with someone that's approachable via the phone and sensitive to your special requests. If resale value is of a great importance, you need to go into it knowing that there's only a short list of cuemaker's whose stuff does real well nowadays. The market's bigger than it ever has been beore...there's a ton of cuemakers and cues on the market right now.
I emailed you some info. Hope that it helps. Any custom cuemaker should be able to accomodate your request for a slightly thinner butt diameter and the balance point you prefer. They'll need to know that the intention is to mate the butt up to a predator shaft....could affect the balance point somewhat. You'll probably get a lot of varying opinions, but weigh all your options. I'd try to go with someone that's approachable via the phone and sensitive to your special requests. If resale value is of a great importance, you need to go into it knowing that there's only a short list of cuemaker's whose stuff does real well nowadays. The market's bigger than it ever has been beore...there's a ton of cuemakers and cues on the market right now.
Go with the Dishaw
Go with the Dishaw. Dan is a great person to deal with, and he'll be able to accommodate with your needs. His shafts are very solid, do not replace them with Predator Shafts. Some cuemakers see it as an insult to use aftermarket shafts, such as predators. The balance of the cue is wonderful, my friends tried mine out a few days ago, and he said 'Now I understand why people spend so much on it', and when he switched back to his McDermott, he said 'its just not the same as the Dishaw'. Dan also doesnt use CNC for his points or inlays, his points and veneers are sharp and inlays are very precise. You wont regret going with the Dishaw. After all, he does have a lot of credentials behind him, President of the ACA, Board of BCA, etc.
Go with the Dishaw. Dan is a great person to deal with, and he'll be able to accommodate with your needs. His shafts are very solid, do not replace them with Predator Shafts. Some cuemakers see it as an insult to use aftermarket shafts, such as predators. The balance of the cue is wonderful, my friends tried mine out a few days ago, and he said 'Now I understand why people spend so much on it', and when he switched back to his McDermott, he said 'its just not the same as the Dishaw'. Dan also doesnt use CNC for his points or inlays, his points and veneers are sharp and inlays are very precise. You wont regret going with the Dishaw. After all, he does have a lot of credentials behind him, President of the ACA, Board of BCA, etc.
bigpocket said:You got that right many cue makers use cnc and can still make the points sharp and the inlays . A lot of people don't no this .They think that it has shap points that it all done bye hand .
Really? I was not aware of this, I'll admit. First I've heard of that.
pharaoh68
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cbi1000 said:
AE - Play is ok. Nothing too remarkable about them. Craftsmanship is fairly solid. Resale value is next to nothing.
Dishaw- Play again is ok. Craftsmanship is good (but designs are, well, ehhh. Resale value is mediocre.
Bottom line- Pass on both.
(This one's for you Ken!!)