Many Many Pictures of My New Gilbert Cue

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watchez

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I was formally introduced to Andy Gilbert last July in Olathe by Will. Ready to buy my next custom cue, I had Andy in mind and once Will put his stamp of approval on it, that was good enough for me. Will suggested I do some drawings on a piece of paper to come up with some kind of design. I sat down and let my creative mind twist the best it could. I knew I wanted Brazilian Rosewood & Ebony. I wanted nice veneers as from what I see that is what Andy really does better than most. Boxes in the butt. Once I had the butt designed, I put my mind to thinking about the rings. It came to me to have it scrimshawed. The next day, I sat down with Andy - showed him my picture and told him about what I wanted to spend. He added a few extras in my design but all in all, he kept the same concept. I had to twist his arm a bit to have the points ebony and rest of the cue the rosewood. I really wanted to see this wood in the cue. I let him pick the veneers and told him I wanted ivory joint and ivory buttcap. I was allowed to have the one joint protector only because I was a friend of Will's. :)

Anyways, I emailed Andy a few pics of what I wanted scrimshawed but besides that, did not have much conversation with him during the building process. 7 months later and my cue is exactly how I invisioned. Andy truly is a mastercraftsman and I couldn't be happier. I am amazed how he put my chicken scratch and my thoughts into the cue.

Below are many many pictures. If you get tired of looking, oh well.

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Watchez,

Congrats on a great cue! Andy is one of the best cuemaker's out there. Also, a super, down to earth, guy to work with.

Troy
 
That is one wild looking cue my friend. I love the scrimshawed ring work, very unique. Thanks for sharing.

-don
 
Only one of the pics really shows the beauty of the rosewood.

I like the brown elephan ear that Andy chose for the wrap. We originally discussed black but the brown matches much nicer.

I have seen Andy at tournaments for years but never really said a word to him. He is definitely one of the good guys in pool, no doubt.

The design I created in the butt is to make a 'W' for Watchez. I know, corny, but that is all I could think of when Will suggested I draw something up.
 
Beautiful cue.

Andy is a great guy and I am proud to call him a friend. I had a lot of fun hanging around with Andy at DCC this year. Wish I had made it there a little earlier to check that cue out firsthand.
 
Detailed but not busy or cluttered. Elegant is the word that comes to mind.

Very sweet cue.
 
Great, Great Cue........

watchez said:
Only one of the pics really shows the beauty of the rosewood.

I like the brown elephan ear that Andy chose for the wrap. We originally discussed black but the brown matches much nicer.

I have seen Andy at tournaments for years but never really said a word to him. He is definitely one of the good guys in pool, no doubt.

The design I created in the butt is to make a 'W' for Watchez. I know, corny, but that is all I could think of when Will suggested I draw something up.
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Wow, did this one ever come out great! I can imagine this one next to the wrapless Fanelli. You need to take a few shots of the pair together, as they are a great pair! Let me know when you are ready for the next one!

I will be at Tulsa this weekend, and at the Shooters tournament next week.

Again, a stunner of a cue. Way to go! Both of you! And yes, Andy Gilbert is one of the really great cuemakers!

Will Prout
 
ibuycues said:
Wow, did this one ever come out great! I can imagine this one next to the wrapless Fanelli. You need to take a few shots of the pair together, as they are a great pair! Let me know when you are ready for the next one!

I will be at Tulsa this weekend, and at the Shooters tournament next week.

Again, a stunner of a cue. Way to go! Both of you! And yes, Andy Gilbert is one of the really great cuemakers!

Will Prout
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Thanks for all your help Will. We will have to talk about who is next on the list. Andy is a great cuemaker and you are a great friend.

I am gonna have to miss Tulsa next weekend cause of the Super Bowl....and the following weekend I am putting on a tournament in Orlando so I will be missing Shooters as well. We will have to cross paths shortly.
 
Congrats on another amazing piece of wood for you collection, watchez.
I know your great Paul Fanelli cue and know these awesome cue from Andy - wow. :thumbup:
Erich
 
Andy really knocked this one outta the park for you Watchez. I especially like the inlay treatment in the major points, and, of course, the scrimshawed ivory rings.
Who did the scrim work?
 
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