Inlays that changed cue design
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notched and double notched
not sure who first started the notched diamond, but whoever did, it remains a classic.
zinzola's double notched diamond i think deserves credit here. original and something that speaks to the type of creativity he demonstrates in all of his inlay work.
not sure who first started the notched diamond, but whoever did, it remains a classic.
zinzola's double notched diamond i think deserves credit here. original and something that speaks to the type of creativity he demonstrates in all of his inlay work.
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The diamonds you show there are not only notched and a double diamond, but scalloped. Who was the first to go away from straight lines on diamonds, spears, peacocks, etc.?
Chris
Nice, I was actually looking for the Gus's peacock cue, could only find Barry's cues
Oh my bad...
Here are some pictures of Bob Manzino's "La Finestra"
I believe this cue's design changed the way we look at box cues. I think it helped alot of cuemakers to push their envelope.
Best,
Ken Kerner
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I believe this cue's design changed the way we look at box cues. I think it helped alot of cuemakers to push their envelope.
Best,
Ken Kerner
Cues by Richard Black
Almost any cue on these links below is or was revolutionary when it was made. Some of these are 20+ years old and are only now are being appreciated for their innovations.
http://blackcues.com/functional_art.shtml
http://blackcues.com/more_functional_art/more_functional_art.shtml
http://blackcues.com/gallery.shtml
It is hard to pick a favorite when it comes to Richard Black's cues. So many of them were cutting edge for their time or just plain light years ahead. Either way a few minutes spent reviewing some of the links will help show that Richard falls into no defined spaces when it comes to design, innovation, or ability. And even today he continues to push the boundries. There should be no question why he is in the ACA Cue Makers Hall of Fame.
Almost any cue on these links below is or was revolutionary when it was made. Some of these are 20+ years old and are only now are being appreciated for their innovations.
http://blackcues.com/functional_art.shtml
http://blackcues.com/more_functional_art/more_functional_art.shtml
http://blackcues.com/gallery.shtml
It is hard to pick a favorite when it comes to Richard Black's cues. So many of them were cutting edge for their time or just plain light years ahead. Either way a few minutes spent reviewing some of the links will help show that Richard falls into no defined spaces when it comes to design, innovation, or ability. And even today he continues to push the boundries. There should be no question why he is in the ACA Cue Makers Hall of Fame.
the "window"
George Balabushka may not have been the first to use it, but the maple window shown in this one has become pretty much a staple in cue design. The "window" has changed/evolved over the years, from how it's actually made to slightly different shapes (e.g. from a billet blank to actual inlays......and other similar "window" shapes like mitered veneer boxes, Gus's ivory razor blade windows, scalloped windows, concave/convex, etc.)
Pretty trendsetting imo.....and still very much in play today. :thumbup:
George Balabushka may not have been the first to use it, but the maple window shown in this one has become pretty much a staple in cue design. The "window" has changed/evolved over the years, from how it's actually made to slightly different shapes (e.g. from a billet blank to actual inlays......and other similar "window" shapes like mitered veneer boxes, Gus's ivory razor blade windows, scalloped windows, concave/convex, etc.)
Pretty trendsetting imo.....and still very much in play today. :thumbup:
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Have Kevin post the entire first catalog of Ernies.. that should cover a large margin.
There is an old Rambo made for the worlds fair and IIRC it had the most MOP inlays I had seen in a cue made before Frank Paradise.
JV
There is an old Rambo made for the worlds fair and IIRC it had the most MOP inlays I had seen in a cue made before Frank Paradise.
JV