My first SLY

MediocrityNC

MediocrityNC

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I have a feeling I'll end up ordering at least 1 more cue from him :smile:. This is the 1st custom cue that I actually had a part in designing and had made for me.

I got the design from another of Leon's cues I had seen a few months ago, but changed the wood, inlays, and a couple little things to make it my own. Leon was absolutely wonderful to work with and got the cue to me exactly when he had estimated.

The cue is mexican cocobolo with a BEM forearm. Brown phenolic on the buttcap and joint with "lazy s" ring work. All white is juma. The pin is 5/16x14. 16 diamond style inlays total in the sleeve and 12 inlays total in the points. 2 shafts at 12.75, 1 has juma ferrule and the other is ivory.

I couldn't be happier with the way this cue turned out and couldn't be happier that I was able to get Leon to be the one to build this cue. He has a real talent and is a pleasure to talk to and work with.

Hopefully I'll have time to get some better pics up soon, but for now these still show some of the great detail and character of the cue. Hope you enjoy!

Thank you again Mr. Sly,
Matt
 

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Mat,

Congrats on your Sly, you did great on the design. I like it very much so, great wood, joint and butt cap combo. I know you'll enjoy it for a long time like I do my Sly's. And you're absolutely right about how Leon works with you and the all around quality cue he puts out, they're true players fo sho!

Congrats again and thanks for sharing, much props to the Slyster himself as well. ;)

Best,
Mo
 
Been waitin' for you to post pictures of this "puppy." Congratulations!! Man, I bet that hits a ton! Can't wait to see it.
 
Seeing all of these new and old slys latley, makes me wish I.never would have sold mine.
 
Thanks for all the comments guys! All the credit has to go to Leon on this one! I really do need to get some better pics up to show the beauty in the woods and it's character.

Ed, you should drop by Buck's tonight and check it out if you have time.
 
MediocrityNC said:
Thanks for all the comments guys! All the credit has to go to Leon on this one! I really do need to get some better pics up to show the beauty in the woods and it's character.

Ed, you should drop by Buck's tonight and check it out if you have time.
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Wish I could have. Been really busy last couple of weeks. Hope to see you soon
 
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