Leather wrap for Schon LTD ?
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I would send it to JW Petree, another AZBer who often posts on here. He does a great job and usually cuts the AZB community a real break on the price. He is a leather wholesaler, so he has a LOT to choose from.
Will it help the value? As a collectible, a cue should be kept in original condition, but it only becomes collectible over a long period of time. A new Schon LTD is not collectible just because it is LTD. Only time will tell whether or not that certain design will become sought after by collectors.
Other than collectibility, I think a nice leather wrap adds to the looks and classiness of a nice cue. If you personally like leather wraps, and it is your cue, go for it. Be advised, however, that there are also many people out there who do not like the feel and looks of leather. Since the handle usually has to be taken down slightly to properly fit the extra thickness of leather, it may limit you in the future in the ability of converting it back to irish linen, should you (or a potential new owner) ever want to.
Just my opinion. That and $3.50 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks...
Joe
Will it help the value? As a collectible, a cue should be kept in original condition, but it only becomes collectible over a long period of time. A new Schon LTD is not collectible just because it is LTD. Only time will tell whether or not that certain design will become sought after by collectors.
Other than collectibility, I think a nice leather wrap adds to the looks and classiness of a nice cue. If you personally like leather wraps, and it is your cue, go for it. Be advised, however, that there are also many people out there who do not like the feel and looks of leather. Since the handle usually has to be taken down slightly to properly fit the extra thickness of leather, it may limit you in the future in the ability of converting it back to irish linen, should you (or a potential new owner) ever want to.
Just my opinion. That and $3.50 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks...
Joe
Aaron Painter (Painpool) also does a pretty good job with the leather wrap. I've got 2 schons from him that had the lizard print leather and they were very nice. Sold both cues locally because they like the feel of his wrap!! He advertising for $69.99 to put a leather wrap on which is cheap and well worth the price. He quite busy as well so you should PM him to check with his schedule.
Regards,
Duc.
Regards,
Duc.
First off, sorry for 3 things. 1. For reviving an old thread. 2. For being a bit off-topic and 3. For the stupid question. I just felt that instead of making a new topic, I'd just post it here and recycle the thread.
I'd like to ask how a leather wrap feels compared to unwrapped and irish linen. I've played unwrapped and linen wrapped before, but not leather. Now I'm considering it for my cue. Is it a big adjustment to get used to the feel? Any advantage? ie. easier to clean or maintain? or is it the opposite? Thanks for all feedback.
I'd like to ask how a leather wrap feels compared to unwrapped and irish linen. I've played unwrapped and linen wrapped before, but not leather. Now I'm considering it for my cue. Is it a big adjustment to get used to the feel? Any advantage? ie. easier to clean or maintain? or is it the opposite? Thanks for all feedback.
JW Petree - for $99 he includes return shipping. His selection of leathers is terrific as is his workmanship. I had him do an old Richard Black masterpiece of mine and his work, in my opinion, will make it worth more. Additionally, he unconditionally guarantees your satisfaction. I love leather for the expensive look and the feel. You won't be sorry.
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Here's one I put on an ebony Schon LTD for a friend of mine. The wrap is elephant ear. It made for a real nice comfortable feel. IMO, but my advice is, before you have it done, go to a trade show or an expo and check out the variety of leathers as not all feel the same and you may not like it. Try out a friends or something first. JW Petree is highly recommended if you want it done!
Here's one I put on an ebony Schon LTD for a friend of mine. The wrap is elephant ear. It made for a real nice comfortable feel. IMO, but my advice is, before you have it done, go to a trade show or an expo and check out the variety of leathers as not all feel the same and you may not like it. Try out a friends or something first. JW Petree is highly recommended if you want it done!
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sky.. said:
I ALSO RECOMEND JW PETREE..... you just cant beat the price and workmanship and his turnaround time is quick for the quality work he provides..
here is a pic of a predator sp8 that he did for me.. i even let him pick the color because we were unsure... it turned out fantastic.. and the seam is showing in the pic.. (its torwards the top of the wrap about the middle of the showing point.)
chris
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here is another pic...
LOOK REAL CLOSE... you can see the seam about the middle of the bottom of the point...
LOOK REAL CLOSE... you can see the seam about the middle of the bottom of the point...
My vote is for
JW Petree - for $99 and this includes return shipping. I like the work "items" he has shown/posted here in the past.
I have seen a few Schons in my time. IMO, I would not worry about the resale issue of who did the work "Leather" on a production cue like this, unless it was a limited production item with a low No# like 1 out of 10, or a Runde.
Now if it was a Custom, I defiantly would contact the original maker before sending it to JW Petree, to give them first chance at the work before JW Petree.
Bugs.
JW Petree - for $99 and this includes return shipping. I like the work "items" he has shown/posted here in the past.
I have seen a few Schons in my time. IMO, I would not worry about the resale issue of who did the work "Leather" on a production cue like this, unless it was a limited production item with a low No# like 1 out of 10, or a Runde.
Now if it was a Custom, I defiantly would contact the original maker before sending it to JW Petree, to give them first chance at the work before JW Petree.
Bugs.