Need advice. Red or black.

DBK

DBK

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I began to join a new cue, but now I can not decide what color to choose for the handle. At first I was thinking about black, very elegant. But now I doubt, the red is brighter and more contrast. What do you think. Thanks.

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Large view. Forearm and sleeve.

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Use whatever wood you used in the veneers and do something black in it to break it up.

You really could use either one and not be wrong.
 
BarenbruggeCues said:
Use whatever wood you used in the veneers and do something black in it to break it up.

You really could use either one and not be wrong.
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Second that. (But then, I have a weakness for segmented handles anyway.)

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If the red matches the veneers, then go with the red...if it's off even a little bit, I would go for the black...

Jason
 
Now see...I actually like the red...because it matches the veneers and help to 'pop' them, visually. JMHO.
 
ridewiththewind said:
Now see...I actually like the red...because it matches the veneers and help to 'pop' them, visually. JMHO.
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Yep...that was my thought...but only if it's an "exact" match...otherwise it'll look "funky" (that's a technical term!). :p IMHO

Jason
 
Red or Black

I would not use the red, but might not use the black as well.


The black next to the black will be differentiated better if a Veneer was used to separate the blacks.


I would try some nicely figured brown wood. Walnut or burl.



Now for the main discussion- What exatly are we looking at relative to the number of points, recuts, etc. (I really like this combination.)
 
Thanks. That means black. This coincides with my first instinct. But I have a few more days, I'll think about ;):smile:.

Once again thanks you all for your opinion.
 
But still, if we talk not about black, but the red or reddish-brown hue. Which would you choose?
Black palm, Red palm, Amboina burl, Tulipwood, or something else. Zirikot for example, or Bloodwood etc.

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I really like the combination with Black palm and Amboina burl also.
 
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Thank you all. All PM replied. The handle is black. But now a new problem, I can not decide how to install the sleeve :banghead: :). Red points opposite bridges or points opposite points. I like the first option. And how for you?

1. - points opposite bridges
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2. - points opposite points
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