My South West cue (finally got the call)

[dchan320]

Waited less than 10 weeks (not years) to get the call from Laurie that my SW cue was ready. FedEx triangle tube box arrived yesterday and there it was - a shiny, minty fresh South West cue and two shafts. 19.5oz, BEM w/goncalo alves (wht-blu-brn veneers), dbl ring butt, brn dot linen. Straight and ding free!

OK. Didn't exactly say 2013 brand new, but it's as close as it gets for me at least. Sent my 2000 SW cue to Laurie to refinish, re-wrap, re-spray shafts, new tips, etc...to keep the workmanship 100% authentic SW. :thumbup:

Enjoy the pics. Tempted to take it out for a spin, but it's going to stay unchalked until it finds a new home.

-Doug

 

[leftfootbl]

another beauty from SW! Thanks for sharing!! :smile:

Brice

 

[Sealegs50]

Not surprising how great it looks. SW takes great care of their cues. Smart move having them do the refinish.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[deanoc]

well worth the wait

pictures don't tell how great they play

 

[JimmyRayK]

Great SW. I love the rich brown colored joint collars and butt cap.

 

[Ken_4fun]

Waited less than 10 weeks (not years) to get the call from Laurie that my SW cue was ready. FedEx triangle tube box arrived yesterday and there it was - a shiny, minty fresh South West cue and two shafts. 19.5oz, BEM w/goncalo alves (wht-blu-brn veneers), dbl ring butt, brn dot linen. Straight and ding free!

OK. Didn't exactly say 2013 brand new, but it's as close as it gets for me at least. Sent my 2000 SW cue to Laurie to refinish, re-wrap, re-spray shafts, new tips, etc...to keep it all original. :thumbup:

Enjoy the pics. Tempted to take it out for a spin, but it's going to stay unchalked until it finds a new home.

-Doug

Doug -

It isn't original. It has been refinished and can never be original again. Its kinda like a virgin, only a virgin once.

Nice cue, I like the colors.

KEn

 

[Mikey Town]

Doug -

It isn't original. It has been refinished and can never be original again. Its kinda like a virgin, only a virgin once.

Nice cue, I like the colors.

KEn

LOL

Next time I'm at a classic car show, and see a beautiful, all "original," numbers matching, vehicle, I will be sure to inform its owner that the car is not actually "original" because it has a new paint job (in the factory original color) and new upholstery (obtained by the original maker of the car).

Cues, much like classic cars, are functional art. When these pieces of art are used, it results in wear and tear... Sometimes this makes a refinish or a restoration necessary. However, if the original parts of the item are retained, and the refinish/restoration is done correctly, it does not take away from the "originality" of the item.

Cues and cars may be like a virgin in a sense that, once they are played with or driven (wow... way too many puns there), they can never be "new" again, but they can absolutely be original.

 

[Ken_4fun]

LOL

Next time I'm at a classic car show, and see a beautiful, all "original," numbers matching, vehicle, I will be sure to inform its owner that the car is not actually "original" because it has a new paint job (in the factory original color) and new upholstery (obtained by the original maker of the car).

Cues, much like classic cars, are functional art. When these pieces of art are used, it results in wear and tear... Sometimes this makes a refinish or a restoration necessary. However, if the original parts of the item are retained, and the refinish/restoration is done correctly, it does not take away from the "originality" of the item.

Cues and cars may be like a virgin in a sense that, once they are played with or driven (wow... way too many puns there), they can never be "new" again, but they can absolutely be original.

Call it whatever you want, but I have been around cars longer than pool.

There is a difference between a car with the original paint and a car that has been repainted the original color. To suggest that they are the same is so silly its almost....nevermind.

Its a nice looking cue that has been refinished, but it isn't original.

ken

 

[Mikey Town]

Call it whatever you want, but I have been around cars longer than pool.

There is a difference between a car with the original paint and a car that has been repainted the original color. To suggest that they are the same is so silly its almost....nevermind.

Its a nice looking cue that has been refinished, but it isn't original.

ken

I never said they were the same... I just said they would both be considered original.

 

[Ken_4fun]

I never said they were the same... I just said they would both be considered original.

Mikey - This comes from Hemmings...

from Hemmings Motor News
December, 2011 - Richard Lentinello


Preservation of original vehicles is the fastest growing segment of the collector-car hobby, a trend that has been gaining momentum these last few years. The simple reason is that there are only so many original old cars and trucks remaining. Once they're restored, or repainted, they can no longer be considered original. Restored to original condition, yes, but clearly no longer authentic as the factory built them. As a result, demand for unrestored original cars and trucks has been growing of late, and with that come higher values for such vehicles. Greater demand always equals higher prices.

Let me know when you get Hemmings straight...they seem to disagree too.

Ken

 

[Mikey Town]

Mikey - This comes from Hemmings...

from Hemmings Motor News
December, 2011 - Richard Lentinello


Preservation of original vehicles is the fastest growing segment of the collector-car hobby, a trend that has been gaining momentum these last few years. The simple reason is that there are only so many original old cars and trucks remaining. Once they're restored, or repainted, they can no longer be considered original. Restored to original condition, yes, but clearly no longer authentic as the factory built them. As a result, demand for unrestored original cars and trucks has been growing of late, and with that come higher values for such vehicles. Greater demand always equals higher prices.

Let me know when you get Hemmings straight...they seem to disagree too.

Ken

Unfortunately, there really is no set definition for "original" when it comes to cars. Much of it is personal opinion.

There is however, two different terms that can be used in this situation: "Original" and "Unrestored"

This was recognized, and discussed, in Hemmings Daily. There were 54 responses posted to this question, and there are many interesting ones... Actually a pretty good read.

Funny how even two different writers, that write for the same company, can have differing opinions on the matter.

from Hemmings Daily
October 19, 2012 - Daniel Strohl

Open Diff: Original versus unrestored
With an ever-growing interest in cars with patina, maybe now is a good time to step back and discuss the terminology for such cars. We’re not necessarily looking to slap labels on every trusty rusty dusty car out there, but we would like to provide a little more definition and depth to these terms. So what makes a car original? What makes one unrestored? (And what makes one a complete clunker?) What warrants calling one a barn find? When would you apply the survivor label (trademark notwithstanding)? And where do you draw the line between preservation and restoration?

Responses can be found here: http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/10/19/open-diff-original-versus-unrestored/

It seems that many would have called this cue "original-unrestored" before the refinish and "original-restored" in it's current state.

 

[dchan320]

Many thanks for all the kind words.

-Doug

p.s.
I edited my (Whoa! That was close, almost said original again) first post on this thread to 'workmanship 100% authentic SW.' It's all good fellas. :dance:
Now please excuse me while I go dig through my recycle-bin and retrieve the invoice for the refinishing work. Just kidding, I have it laminated already.