Paul, I believe this is what you're looking for. The case across the top was handmade by Ernie and contains the famous Silver Gina. You can also see joint protectors (ivory if I had to guess) in the picture.
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My Balabushka
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Paul, I believe this is what you're looking for. The case across the top was handmade by Ernie and contains the famous Silver Gina. You can also see joint protectors (ivory if I had to guess) in the picture.
Gina Brochure
Thanks. That is a special piece of memorabilia to have. I would not be surprised if Ernie was the first cue maker to pay special attention to the joint protector. In the 60s, Ernie was more than just a cue maker, he may have been the first "cue-artist".
Thanks. That is a special piece of memorabilia to have. I would not be surprised if Ernie was the first cue maker to pay special attention to the joint protector. In the 60s, Ernie was more than just a cue maker, he may have been the first "cue-artist".
To be more accurate about the picture, the wooden case I referred to is the home of the Silver Gina but it didn't contain the cue at the time this picture was taken. The cue itself is of course in the picture, the right one of the two middle cues. If you didn't see the thread (with pictures!) regarding this cue posted by Kevin Brewer, here's the link: The Silver Gina
I don't have the actual brochure from 1967, but I do have this photo. Ernie still has the original photo hanging on the wall in his shop. I do however have what I consider an even better piece of memorabilia from back then. I'm the original owner of one of Ernie's first 100 cues, a Domino Titleist, the one 4th from the right in the picture.
Ernie was making cues in the garage of his home on Greenleaf St. in Sherman Oaks, CA at the time.
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did George make the matal ones I have??
Eric,
I have no idea. I can only verify one plastic joint protector made for me. Maybe someone else reading this thread can shed light on that question. Did George make metal joint protectors?
Paul
All i have to say is....
WTF
the only words that come to mind AND
"thanks for sharing a museum piece"
WTF
the only words that come to mind AND
"thanks for sharing a museum piece"
Wow
Wow, that is a great story I am glad you went out when you did.That is one beautiful Cue with a great history, thanks for showing the pictures of it.
Wow, that is a great story I am glad you went out when you did.That is one beautiful Cue with a great history, thanks for showing the pictures of it.
BUMP!
I haven't seen this thread for awhile and it deserves to be put back at the top every so often. If there is ever 1 cue that I would spend an obscene amount of money on its this one.
Best looking Balabushka I have ever seen. (and some great stories behind it too!)
I haven't seen this thread for awhile and it deserves to be put back at the top every so often. If there is ever 1 cue that I would spend an obscene amount of money on its this one.
Best looking Balabushka I have ever seen. (and some great stories behind it too!)
Wow Im so glad this thread was bumped. I just read every post of the thread. So much great pool history. Paul I would love to see this cue next time I come up for one of your tournaments:thumbup:...In my dreams
What a nice Balabushka
if i am not mistaken ,Jack Cooney had one like that until it was stolen
With your permission I would like to commission a tribute run of 7 cues as close to your original as we can do including mitred points as sharp as the ones you have
no shortcuts and guaranteed to make even you smile when you get one
dean
if i am not mistaken ,Jack Cooney had one like that until it was stolen
With your permission I would like to commission a tribute run of 7 cues as close to your original as we can do including mitred points as sharp as the ones you have
no shortcuts and guaranteed to make even you smile when you get one
dean
Paul, have I told you lately how much I absolutely LOVE your No Conflict Rules?
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btw, can I have your cue?
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btw, can I have your cue?
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amazing cue, great rules too lol
i actually do love his no conflict rules.
i also love his cue. he showed it to me in erie when I was up there for his tournament. it was awesome to see a piece of cue history from george. it was even more awesome to have all of the pieces and original box. it was a true delight. Im looking forward to your tournament in feb. paul. see you soon!
i actually do love his no conflict rules.
i also love his cue. he showed it to me in erie when I was up there for his tournament. it was awesome to see a piece of cue history from george. it was even more awesome to have all of the pieces and original box. it was a true delight. Im looking forward to your tournament in feb. paul. see you soon!
Bumping it up for an awesome cue, and to add:
The oldest that I have seen on a Balabushka was boom boom's cue on Tampa Billiards. They were original to the cue when George made it. Though going by the site, it was not the first time George used them. That cue was made in 1969.
I am sure they were used much earlier than we imagine. Even outdating the Ginacue brochure more than likely. But who knows who was the first, we can only speculate.
