New Cues of Bandido

[monski]

The additional cues in the Bandido's Cues thread had an amboyna series and a scrimshaw series. I just want to know if these cues were made because these designs and woods are becoming more popular internationally or is it the choice of the cue maker?

For the second question, I suppose Bandido would be the proper person to answer. For the first question... maybe you guys can give your inputs. Are scrimshaws and amboyna woods (or similar woods) being made by more cuemakers nowadays?

How do you rate these woods in terms of impact to the cue design and contribution to the cues structural integrity?

 

[bandido]

People who are following my work with interest on the designs that I turn out have expressed great interest in the Amboynas, double-stained figured maple, carved ivory and scrimshaw. Most of them have been made aware of my existence through friends or other players in poolhalls that they visit thus the playability isn't a factor anymore as they all (that show interest) find my technical feature compatible with their style of play. The way this awareness to my cues (actual use instead of hearsay) came about to the enduser has turned out real beneficial to me and the enduser as the attention now just focuses on aesthetics due to the technical aspects being a constant (I see to it that it stays that way).

There are some who are specific with the design to an extent but still leave a small percentage to the unknown. A kind of, "surprise me Ed". challenge that I really enjoy and appreciate. Most just let me be and wait for the finished cue just specifying weight and shaft diameter.

Interest run high on the carvings and scrimshaw (stipple method) as people have somewhat identified these with me due to my extensive and frequent use of it even though I didn't pioneer it in cue art. High-end collectors go more for the carved ivory with scrimshawed detail enhancement .

Exotic woods will always have its following but the important thing is how it's blended into the whole scheme, structurally and aesthetically.

 

[dr. Jun Villon]

Well i think you are right in what you are saying. Go ahead surprise me with the new shaft im ordering from you. hehehehe. when do we play again?