Pawn Shop find & Tip Question

[Wheeljack]

Hey everyone,

So, I visit this pawn shop last week and see this cue. They actually had it out of the shelf and leaning against the wall away from all the other cues. You can tell from the pics it's been through a lot in it's life. So, I've been thinking about this poor, neglected, cue for the past week and decide to go by today and pick it up just to give it a good home...

The good: It's a Huebler, the shaft is straight (and in surprisingly good shape), the cue is structurally sound.

The bad: The butt has a slight warp (but honestly not too bad) & it has multiple dents and dings, the cue needs a refinish, but is probably not worth it.

Also, in the case that came with it there were 5 tips which are pictured. I'm not an expert on tips and was curious if someone could identify them?

Thanks for looking! Comments welcome

J.

 

[Wheeljack]

Sorry, but I also forgot to ask if anyone can identify the type of wood used for the butt of this cue and also would anyone have an idea of 'around abouts' year(s) of production?

Thanks-

 

[Wheeljack]

I'm underwhelmed by the responses...

Got the shaft and ferrule cleaned up using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Looks good now. The cue plays pretty well. What I would call a neutral balance.

This cue is going to be my break cue for a while since I didn't have a dedicated break cue. It's got a solid hit, nice full 13mm shaft, and with a hard break tip the cue should do the job well.

Plus, if things ever go south in the pool room I'll have something handy to use as a club. From the dents in the butt I'm pretty sure this thing has had an evidence tag on it at some point, anyway...

$26.62 well spent, IMHO

Okay, I'll let this thread die now...

 

[Bishop]

Wow I found one just like it 5 months ago...also in a pawn shop. It's a little more rough but I only paid 8 bucks for it. Refinished these make great players.

In good shape it would be worth somewhere in the 75-150 range.

Not a bad find for under 30 bucks.

 

[phread59]

I have 2 Heubler's they both play jam up. These old ones are worth keeping. I had a new shaft made for 1 and am going to have another made for the second later this year. Keep it have it refinished and enjoy it . Paul's work is top notch.

Mark Shuman

 

[master9baller]

Huebler cue

This Huebler is made of African rosewood, also called bubinga. From the butt cap it is likely an early 80's model. These cues are not worth much at all because they made thousands and thousands like them. With the 19 stamped in it, it must have been a house cue or pool hall cue, indicating the weight.

The ones that are collectable are from their "custom shop". Those words are stamped into the bottom of the butt cap, the edge of it is visable under the rubber bumper.

If you want to see some amazing Hueblers check out "poolcrazy" and his albums on his facepage. He dealt them and has hundreds of models in unused condition. He knows all there is to know about these cues, that's who told me so much.

The wood tones and age of these cues are intriguing, I just bought this HI-8 a few weeks back. In near perfect condition, made in 1975. I was told at most it's worth $300. I am selling it currently for $200 shipped, if it doesn't sell so be it. The wood is cocobolo, I just loved the look of it so why not.

The brass screw, vertical "Huebler stamp" and clear plastic insert in the shaft indicate this is a older model. Actually the cue was probably made in 1974, but finished with the vertical butt cap in 1975 or 1976. The first mass produced ones were coded HI-_, the had several models (8 or more). They repeated the look of these modes for many years and added hundreds of others.

 

[Wheeljack]

I have to admit that it does play pretty well, but my -R- gets most of the playing time

It's pulling breaking duty right now and is doing a great job. Once I get a tip better suited for breaking on it I think it will do perfect.

The Huebler was also the shooting cue for my GF tonight for a few minutes while practicing at league. Finally, I have a cue that I don't mind her playing with! Again, money WELL spent, lol.

Master9baller: I saw your for sale thread last week and actually would love to have both the cue and case you are selling, but I'm short the funds right now. Good luck with your sale. I know it's worth it.

Thanks guys-

J.

 

[Wags]

Huebler HB-1

Looks like a Huebler HB-1 production cue. I think they sold in the $100 range from early to mid '80's.

Any old Huebler is a great cue. Paul Huebler did good work. Even though I have/had some rather expensive cues it always seems like I gravitate back to my 1982 Huebler Hustler that I customized with joint collars.

You made a good buy.

 

[PickPocket]

I also own a huebler..its my personal fav

SJ-5, w/2 shafts. Best Cue I've ever owned all around. :thumbup:

 

[Cdryden]

good cue find. As far as the tips go they look like the cheap walmart tip repair kit tips. They always come 4 stuck to a square of foil like material. In short, tips= probably junk..... cue worth picking up considering you paid less than 30 bucks.

BTW Hublers are one of my favorite players.

 

[Wheeljack]

Cryden: Thanks for the tip info. They will be in the track when I get home I didn't expect them to be anything great, but wanted to make sure.

 

[master9baller]

I have to admit that it does play pretty well, but my -R- gets most of the playing time

It's pulling breaking duty right now and is doing a great job. Once I get a tip better suited for breaking on it I think it will do perfect.

The Huebler was also the shooting cue for my GF tonight for a few minutes while practicing at league. Finally, I have a cue that I don't mind her playing with! Again, money WELL spent, lol.

Master9baller: I saw your for sale thread last week and actually would love to have both the cue and case you are selling, but I'm short the funds right now. Good luck with your sale. I know it's worth it.

Thanks guys-

J.

Sorry for semi-hijacking your thread, but you know how it is. When I bought htis cue I too was surprised that more people don't want them and their sell so cheaply. I guess nostalgia doesn't mean much if something is mass produced. Maybe in another 35 years it will, who knows.

I just love the woods they used. Not the best woods, but they have alot of character and depth in the grain.

Okay here's the hijack- $200 shipped for the cue and another $100 gets the case as well ($205 MSRP). Sorry I couldn't help myself:embarrassed2:!

 

[poolcrazy]

Huebler cue

I would be willing to bet with the 19 ingraved in the butt cap
that cue was sold to a bar for a house cue, I picked one up with the Baileys logo on it as well Paul built cues for alot of Poolhalls and Bars
found it in a pawn shop after the bar closed and changed hands
The AS-3 was one of the well liked cues he made for bar owners
they have a great hit.
oh I paid 27 dollars for the one I got. so they are out there

 

[Scott Lee]

master9baller...Wow! That EXACT cue in your picture was my very first cue. I paid $90. The strange thing about it, was that it was sold to me as a Meucci. I still have the cue, and there is no ID anywhere on the cue. It was purchased from Dixie Billiards, in Blue Island IL, in 1971 (store is now closed). I had one of the shaft collar rings break, and sent the cue back to Bob Meucci, who tried to tell me it was a Huebler, not a Meucci. I told him where I got it, and that the owner had sold it as a Meucci. Bob replaced the collar ring, and sent it back to me N/C. Great customer service, at the time. The cue may be a Huebler, but has no markings to indicate that.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

This Huebler is made of African rosewood, also called bubinga. From the butt cap it is likely an early 80's model. These cues are not worth much at all because they made thousands and thousands like them. With the 19 stamped in it, it must have been a house cue or pool hall cue, indicating the weight.

The ones that are collectable are from their "custom shop". Those words are stamped into the bottom of the butt cap, the edge of it is visable under the rubber bumper.

If you want to see some amazing Hueblers check out "poolcrazy" and his albums on his facepage. He dealt them and has hundreds of models in unused condition. He knows all there is to know about these cues, that's who told me so much.

The wood tones and age of these cues are intriguing, I just bought this HI-8 a few weeks back. In near perfect condition, made in 1975. I was told at most it's worth $300. I am selling it currently for $200 shipped, if it doesn't sell so be it. The wood is cocobolo, I just loved the look of it so why not.

The brass screw, vertical "Huebler stamp" and clear plastic insert in the shaft indicate this is a older model. Actually the cue was probably made in 1974, but finished with the vertical butt cap in 1975 or 1976. The first mass produced ones were coded HI-_, the had several models (8 or more). They repeated the look of these modes for many years and added hundreds of others.

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

I have an old Huebler that looks close. If it plays well for you, its worth the re finish. With a little CA glue, sandpaper and some water based poly eurathane (sp), you can do a not bad job without a lathe. Looks like its got some character to it anyway just the way it is.

If you need help, pm me and I will get you going on it.
As for the tips, I think they need to be air mailed out your back door.
Terry.