Oldest Custom Cue

ScottR

ScottR

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Reading Shorty's thread on the Cuemakers forum about when it's polite (my word) to sell a custom cue made for you, made me think what a fickle bunch of horse (cue) traders we can be. Which brought to mind the question . . .

What is the oldest cue you now own that was custom made for you? Or, even the cue that you are the first owner of? Pictures are encouraged!

I don't have a good picture of my first cue, which is a 1977 McDermott B-1. It ain't straight but still hits 'em ok.

This picture is a 1978 Josswest made for me just before Bill Stroud moved from Tulsa. He found the "buggy whip" leather and had Fellini make a few cases from it, and I was lucky enough to snag one with the cue. And, no, the shafts and butt are not crooked! My cheap camera distorted them. I need Jeff or Zeeder to take my pics. This one may go into the casket with me.
 

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don't you dare go to your grave with that without offering it here first! That cue won't do any good rotting in the ground. I love the classic cue and case. I wanna make an offer.;-)
 
27 years ago scott ? :eek:

i thought you were a youngster! :)

very nice josswest and fellini ! :cool:

i'm embarassed to say that i have yet to get a cue that was custom made for me.

have several in process but havent received the first one. :(
 
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icon said:
27 years ago scott ? :eek:

i thought you were a youngster! :)

very nice josswest and fellini ! :cool:

i'm embarassed to say that i have yet to get a cue that was custom made for me.

have several in process but havent received the first one. :(
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Yep. 27 years ago. Right after dirt was discovered! :o

Mr. White is working on one for me right now, and I got inspiration for the design from a couple of yours. The check for your consulting fee is in the mail! :p
 
JPB said:
don't you dare go to your grave with that without offering it here first! That cue won't do any good rotting in the ground. I love the classic cue and case. I wanna make an offer.;-)
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Thanks for the compliments. I'll make sure it gets into someone's hands who will appreciate it after I "go". :D
 
ScottR said:
Thanks for the compliments. I'll make sure it gets into someone's hands who will appreciate it after I "go". :D
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Yeah, and we know who that is :D ME!

Actually he can have the JW and I'll take the Herceks off your hands. I'd hate to think you would be burdened with the thought of who should receive them.
 
Koop said:
Yeah, and we know who that is :D ME!

Actually he can have the JW and I'll take the Herceks off your hands. I'd hate to think you would be burdened with the thought of who should receive them.
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The sacrifices you are willing to make cause a tear to come to my eye. Oh, wait. I have a stye! :p

You're in the will, Koop! ;)
 
ScottR said:
The sacrifices you are willing to make cause a tear to come to my eye. Oh, wait. I have a stye! :p

You're in the will, Koop! ;)
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:D I knew if I kept on it I would get in there...

Really looking forward to pics of the White cue. Should be a stunner.
 
icon said:
27 years ago scott ? :eek:

i thought you were a youngster! :)

very nice josswest and fellini ! :cool:

i'm embarassed to say that i have yet to get a cue that was custom made for me.

have several in process but havent received the first one. :(
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I'll give you a hint, maybe since you haven't been collecting long enough for a cue to be completed ;-) Hang in there kid, it's fun.

Jim
 
JimBo said:
I'll give you a hint, maybe since you haven't been collecting long enough for a cue to be completed ;-) Hang in there kid, it's fun.

Jim
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i appreciate that jim! thank you!
 
ScottR said:
Yep. 27 years ago. Right after dirt was discovered! :o

Mr. White is working on one for me right now, and I got inspiration for the design from a couple of yours. The check for your consulting fee is in the mail! :p
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big jim already gave me my cut!:)
 
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