New Rambow player

Kobachi

Kobachi

Scarred but Smarter
I don't have any really good pictures of the "before", but here's the back story to this cue:

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=169714&highlight=rambo

This was kind of like the "barn find" dilemma you see on Velocity TV. Do you restore the car, or leave it as is...

So since then, the decision was made, and she was shipped off about 3+ years ago. I got some great advice from fellow AZ'ers on which direction to go. There were the purists, (myself included), who thought to just clean her up, replace what is needed, and end it there. But knowing that I will never :rolleyes: sell it, and wanting to be able to play with it comfortably without feeling like I was holding the end of a Louiseville Slugger, I decided I wanted to make it a player, to modern standards. There was one ivory dot missing from one of the points, the wrap was a bit too distressed to save, the joint collar was loose....

The signature (initials) on the forearm were saved, two new shafts made, and the butt narrowed to modern playing dimensions. I still have the four original shafts.

It arrived a short time ago, and I couldn't be happier. Brought it to league night just to look at it under the lights and hit a few shots. It feels great, and I'm a bit leary to bring it out again fearing the ivory butt getting damaged. Found myself always resting it on top of my shoe. :)

New very dark brown leather wrap matches the brazilian rosewood nicely.

Here's some bad pics of the "new" Rambow:
 

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Sad news

When you touched the Cue you killed the value of it. Very bad for collectors. Can't replace original condition.
Nick
 
Good News...

Very nice job on the restoration of this vintage cue. Since you plan on keeping it the "value" is of no concern just the appearance and playability. Enjoy the hell out it!
 
You do have a point

tonyboy59 said:
Very nice job on the restoration of this vintage cue. Since you plan on keeping it the "value" is of no concern just the appearance and playability. Enjoy the hell out it!
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I did the same thing to a Virgin Ivory Joint Joss maybe 15 years ago. Wanted to play with it. It was unchalked and had the tiniest ebony proings with yellow and black yellow black veneers. Bumble Bee..
Nick :)
 
He stated that he knew he would never sell it which is why he did it. Cue looks awesome!
 
When it becomes clear that the original finish and original condition of the cue is so bad, that there is a risk of even greater damage, then the cue should be restored, IMHO.

You did the right thing and there is so much about the cue that makes it special, anyone collecting Rambows would appreciate the work done here.

JV
 
Thank you, I appreciate the positive posts from those who understood the decisions I made with this cue. Again, I also understand there are some purists that believe under no circumstances should a cue such as this ever be altered. I have no problem with that. I did this for me, not any future owners, not looking to build equity, and knowing this cue is better than new (condition wise), this cue will be presentable long after I'm pushing up daisies.

When I sent it to Bill Schick, he called and asked what I wanted to do with it. I had already told him my ideas, I turned it around on him as I was still on the fence, and I asked him his opinion. He said he loved the idea of making it a player. He did an amazing job, I couldn't be happier with it.

I'd love to get a repop case like the original to match. (From the original thread). I think JB has made similar cases.
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Jeez, you could have had someone with a little more experience do the work... :p

JV

Kobachi said:
Thank you, I appreciate the positive posts from those who understood the decisions I made with this cue. Again, I also understand there are some purists that believe under no circumstances should a cue such as this ever be altered. I have no problem with that. I did this for me, not any future owners, not looking to build equity, and knowing this cue is better than new (condition wise), this cue will be presentable long after I'm pushing up daisies.

When I sent it to Bill Schick, he called and asked what I wanted to do with it. I had already told him my ideas, I turned it around on him as I was still on the fence, and I asked him his opinion. He said he loved the idea of making it a player. He did an amazing job, I couldn't be happier with it.

I'd love to get a repop case like the original to match. (From the original thread). I think JB has made similar cases.
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I can understand keeping a classic, classic... Rambow made cues to be played, how many Rambow's did Rambow restore, no one will never know, it was time.

To have a Rambow restored by Bill Schick, WOW, awesome looking cue. RJ was correct in saying, collectores would jump on it if had a chance, I would.

BBC
 
Fantastic looking cue! You made the right call, IMHO.

Enjoy your decision.
 
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