Japanese Made George Balabushka Help Needed

[stomper]

Was told the was a Adam remake of a George Balabushka.
Any ideas on Model number or any other insights on it?

Thanks Shane

 

[Bob Jewett]

All the replicas I've seen have George's signature.

 

[garczar]

ADAM but not a 'bushka replica. Could be a generic Taiwan cue also. Looks like an ADAM to me.

 

[Zerksies]

That does not look like a George Balabushka. It's a little bit in the style of but them rings are not right and too thick

 

[stomper]

That does not look like a George Balabushka. It's a little bit in the style of but them rings are not right and too thick

Got it.....Any ideas Zerksies?

 

[Zerksies]

Got it.....Any ideas Zerksies?

No clue, i always say if someone is proud of their work they put their name on it.

 

[Al_Camino]

It's not an Adam according to the Blue Book, didn't have time to try and find if it was in the Blue Book under another brand.

 

[garczar]

It's not an Adam according to the Blue Book, didn't have time to try and find if it was in the Blue Book under another brand.

ADAM made a bunch of other cues like Weir, Stamboulini, etc. It sure looks like their work. Its a $300cue on its best day. Nothing major collectible.

 

[stomper]

Yeah that's kind of what I was thinking, didn't think it was super valuable. Just wanted as much insight before I post it for sale.

Thanks to those that have chimed in, appreciate it.

Shane

 

[Mensabum]

ADAM made a bunch of other cues like Weir, Stamboulini, etc. It sure looks like their work. Its a $300cue on its best day. Nothing major collectible.

The plain straight maple in the forearm gives it away.

 

[Dan White]

The plain straight maple in the forearm gives it away.

How so?

 

[sneakynito]

I have a similar looking cue, also unsigned. At one point i found the catalog it was in but can't find the picture of it now. Mine was part of the balabushka hall of fame replicas, a Lou Butera replica. I've bought and sold many cues over the years but this one has stuck with me. Been my main player for ten years.

 

[stomper]

I have a similar looking cue, also unsigned. At one point i found the catalog it was in but can't find the picture of it now. Mine was part of the balabushka hall of fame replicas, a Lou Butera replica. I've bought and sold many cues over the years but this one has stuck with me. Been my main player for ten years.

That's exactly what I was hoping for!
When I bought it he mentioned Lou Buetera replica but i couldn't for the life of me remember the name.

Thanks Shane

 

[garczar]

The Butera cues all had his face as a logo on the buttcap. These aren't Butera models. Here's an old bal-comp catalog. https://bjackbilliards.com/cuesbal-comp.html

 

[WildWing]

Asian import. The bumper and joint rings don't match Adam at all, whether Japan or China.

 

[garczar]

Asian import. The bumper and joint rings don't match Adam at all, whether Japan or China.

Nice catch on the bumper. KaoKao/KaoFa/KPS(Falcon) all have made cues this style.

 

[garczar]

You see some of the ADAM ko's on fleabay with this style bumper.