My ONLY Cue

[ridewiththewind]

My ONLY Cue - Updated Pics

With all the lovely cues posted here, I thought I would post my one and only cue. If cashflow were available, I would own many more...But I am just tickled to own this one

Skip Weston Ebony/BE cue 19.25 oz 2003
Points consist of, working outside in: Putumuju, Pupleheart, Ebony, BE

What appears to be a single ring of ebony on the butt section actually consists of 3 rings: Ebony, Purpleheart, Putumuju.

I am told it is the only one like this that Skip has done, as it is incredibly labor-intensive to do. I think it is absolutely stunning, and I never tire of looking at it.
The cue's performance is so incredibly smoooooooth, that I have since named it 'Old No. 7', after a certain Tennessee sour-mash whiskey that I find equally smoooooooth

Update: I found some scans of my cue, which show better the colors in the hardwood 'veneers', as well as the figure of the birdseye maple. The scan seems to have distorted the points somewhat, not sure why, but the are really much cleaner and sharper than the scan may convey. Enjoy!!

Note: IE seems to want to compress the forearm pic to fit the screen. Just left click at the end of the pic and you will get a little 'enlarge' type icon that, if you left click on, will enlarge to actual size.

Lisa

 

[Joseph Cues]

WOW!!!
Skip makes em nice.
Nice cue Liz.

 

[ridewiththewind]

WOW!!!
Skip makes em nice.
Nice cue Liz.

Why, thank you, thank you very much!

I feel incredibly fortunate to own this very fine cue. It is my first 3/8 x 10 flat-face joint cue, and my game has improved quite satisfactory, IMHO. Actually got some trophies for the pool room thanks to this cue.
I love looking at all kinds of cues, and except for a certain Mottey that made my heart go pitter-pat, I just cannot see me ever parting with this cue.

And yes, Skip does some very, very nice work I would most definitely recommend one of his cues to anyone. The pic really doesn't do this cue justice.....every single line in this cue is perfectly crisp. Just phenominal!

Lisa

 

[Purdman]

Ain't it purdy

With all the lovely cues posted here, I thought I would post my one and only cue. If cashflow were available, I would own many more...But I am just tickled to own this one

Skip Weston Ebony/BE cue 19.25 oz 2003
Points consist of, working outside in: Putumuju, Pupleheart, Ebony, BE

What appears to be a single ring of ebony on the butt section actually consists of 3 rings: Ebony, Purpleheart, Putumuju.

I am told it is the only one like this that Skip has done, as it is incredibly labor-intensive to do. I think it is absolutely stunning, and I never tire of looking at it.
The cue's performance is so incredibly smoooooooth, that I have since named it 'Old No. 7', after a certain Tennessee sour-mash whiskey that I find equally smoooooooth

Anyway, this is really the only pic I have, courtesy of Joe Van. When I get around to taking some of my own, I'll re-post.

Ain't it purdy?!

Lisa

Man, you all sure do throw my name around a lot. It is a "purdy" cue though.
Don Purdy

 

[JPB]

You have much better taste in cues than whiskey.

 

[ridewiththewind]

You have much better taste in cues than whiskey.

It's an acquired taste....the whiskey, I mean.

Lisa

 

[ridewiththewind]

Man, you all sure do throw my name around a lot. It is a "purdy" cue though.
Don Purdy

Well, that's a purdy darn nice thing of you to say, Mr Purdy....thank you so much!

 

[cuttyshark]

That's a sweetheart cue, Lisa.

 

[JPB]

It's an acquired taste....the whiskey, I mean.

Lisa

Exactly. Go acquire a taste for a better whiskey. A good whiskey will go better w/ your cue.


P.S. Your brand isn't terrible, but there are so many more. Custom v. production ya know.

 

[ironchef.]

Hello To All,

I'm new here and I just wanted to say that is a great looking Skip Weston cue you have there Lisa. After playing with my buddy's Skip, I put in an order for one which is due in July/August. Weston's workmanship is stellar and the cue hits really nice!

 

[ridewiththewind]

Well being southern born and raised, all I was ever exposed to was this particular brand. Any suggestions?

Lisa

 

[ridewiththewind]

Hello To All,

I'm new here and I just wanted to say that is a great looking Skip Weston cue you have there Lisa. After playing with my buddy's Skip, I put in an order for one which is due in July/August. Weston's workmanship is stellar and the cue hits really nice!

I really do not think you will be disappointed with your decision.

I actually live on the left coast, and bet I am the only one north of Portland that owns one of his cues. He is not really known out here yet. Most out here are picking up customs from David Tice. But after doing some research, and then seeing some of Skip's cues online, I knew I had to have one. When I saw this one on the classiccues.com site, I KNEW this was MY cue. And I was actually lucky enough to acquire it.

I have not regretted this purchase at all, as the cue is simply awesome to look at, but beyond that, for me, it plays like a dream!!

Lisa

 

[classiccues]

When I saw this one on the classiccues.com site, I KNEW this was MY cue. And I was actually lucky enough to acquire it.

I have not regretted this purchase at all, as the cue is simply awesome to look at, but beyond that, for me, it plays like a dream!!

Lisa

Let me say that I did more work on this sale than I have on cues that cost 10x what this one did. Thats all I got to say...

Joe (---was bulldogged by the best

 

[ridewiththewind]

Let me say that I did more work on this sale than I have on cues that cost 10x what this one did. Thats all I got to say...

Joe (---was bulldogged by the best

Yes you did, Joe!!!! For the record, this man deserves a medal or something. He endured countless emails....well, at one point, he actually did count....it was a massive amount....trust me. And was incredibly patient with me, and all my questions. I would say that I was pretty much a PITA. I would definitely name him businessman of the year for 2003.
But he knew how much I had my heart set on this particular cue, and he went above and beyond to help make it happen for me....and for that I will be forever grateful to him. I absolutely adore this cue.
As far as I am concerned, classiccues.com has hands down THE best customer service and satisfaction going over anyone else dealing in cues on the internet. And I have dealt with a few. JoeVan is a real class act!!!!!

Yeah...I am a bit biased. He helped me make a dream come true, and I don't think I will ever be able to thank him enough.

Lisa

 

[buddha162]

I would definitely name him businessman of the year for 2003.

I agree. Joe goes the extra mile for customers, and cue nuts in general (like me.)

That is a gorgeous Skip Lisa. I haven't seen another with full veneers on the shadow points.

-Roger

 

[ridewiththewind]

I agree. Joe goes the extra mile for customers, and cue nuts in general (like me.)

That is a gorgeous Skip Lisa. I haven't seen another with full veneers on the shadow points.

-Roger

Hey Roger....

Thanks for the compliment on the cue. And there are no others with the full veneers on the shadow points. And, I am told, it will be a very long time, if ever, that Skip does it again....incredibly labor-intensive. It was designed by both Skip and Joe. I was also told that it was his first 'reversed' spliced cue...although I have noticed that he has done more since...although not many.
I also liked the fact that the cue is all done in wood...no metal ringwork, no ivory inlays. I think it makes it just that more striking.
It's definitely a keeper!!

Lisa

 

[JPB]

Well being southern born and raised, all I was ever exposed to was this particular brand. Any suggestions?

Lisa

Being southern born and raised you must go out and sample some good bourbons. Jack is essentially Tennessee bourbon (bourbon can only come from Kentucky) that has been charcoal filtered. For a great value and good all around bourbon try Maker's Mark. It will give you a good benchmark. That is my everyday brand and it is good IMO. For more expensive brands, start with Woodford Reserve. It is highly regarded, smooth, and excellent. For a whiskey to graduate to, try Bookers. That is a powerhouse. Barrel proof, strong, complex, delicious. It is the top of the line Beam brand. Drink it straight at first. You owe it to yourself and the whiskey. Some people will drink it on the rocks. Others will drink it like a malt whisky with a touch of water, but no ice. Bookers is perhaps the best American whiskey. Do not drink regular old Jim Beam under anything but the most dire circumstances. Other excellent bourbons include Blanton's and Knob Creek. There are a bunch of single barrel or small batch bourbons out there. Ancient Ancient Age isn't a bad inexpensive bourbon. Regular AA is fair. If you are in a southern mood and want a cheap bourbon, maybe try Rebel Yell. Made by weller's I think. Not bad when I drank some last summer. On a damn hot day too.

You may also want to try malt whisky. The Scots know their stuff. Bourbons are "bigger" more robust, sweeter, and age faster in the American climate. (8 y/o bourbon is more mature than an 8 y/o scotch.) But a nice old malt is good too. Lagavulin is my favorite whisky of any type, but many don't like the peat. Laphroaig is great too, more peaty and medicinal. Start w/ the bourbon since you are used to Jack.

 

[ridewiththewind]

. For a whiskey to graduate to, try Bookers. That is a powerhouse. Barrel proof, strong, complex, delicious. It is the top of the line Beam brand. Drink it straight at first. You owe it to yourself and the whiskey.

Honey, the ONLY way this southern gal drinks her whiskey is straight! Seriously though, always a straight shot, perhaps with a water or beer back...but the whiskey is always straight.

I'm feeling brazen, so I might just give the Bookers a try. Have to wait 'til tomorrow though....the state controlled liquor store just closed.

Thanks for the tips!

 

[JPB]

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Honey, the ONLY way this southern gal drinks her whiskey is straight! Seriously though, always a straight shot, perhaps with a water or beer back...but the whiskey is always straight.

I'm feeling brazen, so I might just give the Bookers a try. Have to wait 'til tomorrow though....the state controlled liquor store just closed.

Thanks for the tips!

You drink enough Booker's straight and give me the 7 and the breaks and maybe I'll play you for that new cue.

Seriously, the cue is great.

Seriously, be careful w/ the booker's. It will clear your sinuses. Sip slowly, avoid open flame. It has nearly the kick and warmth of some moonshine I had once, but is a hell of a lot better. Enjoy both cue and whiskey.

P.S. I too live in a state w/ state stores that close early. I hate that. I don't want to have to schedule my booze runs.

 

[ridewiththewind]

You drink enough Booker's straight and give me the 7 and the breaks and maybe I'll play you for that new cue.

Seriously, the cue is great.

Seriously, be careful w/ the booker's. It will clear your sinuses. Sip slowly, avoid open flame. It has nearly the kick and warmth of some moonshine I had once, but is a hell of a lot better. Enjoy both cue and whiskey.

P.S. I too live in a state w/ state stores that close early. I hate that. I don't want to have to schedule my booze runs.

Well....it took me quite a long time, but I finally found a bottle of Bookers! There is like only 3 bottles left in this area...so I was lucky to find it at all.

Thanks so much for the heads up!! While it is not something I can afford all the time, it is quite a treat to partake.

And yes, I am being very careful...hehehe...being only about 125lbs soaking wet, a shot is about my limit.....well....maybe two, on occasion.

Thanks again for the bourbon whiskey enlightenment, it is most appreciated!!!

Lisa