Hi all
This is one of my daily players. Barry made this for me in 2006. All classic fare, abalone dots, notched diamonds and barbells, teal/maple stitch ring work. Just the kind of thing I go for. Its a stunning cue (both constructionally and visually) and thats not all........
Look at the butt sleeve. Check out the dings and scratches. If you use an item every week, there is a good chance its going to get knocked a bit from time to time. Look at the used shafts. Blue chalk will stain shafts but you need chalk if you are going to play pool. I don't mistreat the cue in anyway, this is normal wear and tear from constant use. This cue plays as good as any cue I have ever used and it is better than most.
What I am trying to say is, we sometimes lose sight of what these beautiful creations are made for. Yes, they are expensive. Yes, they are highly desirable and therefore collectable. With that in mind, some people fear that their investment will de-value if they play with it or that it could get stolen from their local club. Well, I look at it like this....I could get knocked down tomorrow. At least I got to use my Szamboti in my lifetime. I posted something similar a while back about one of my Gus Szamboti cues. I felt it needed reiterating.
Don't forget, cues are tools that need to be USED. Its a crime against nature (your cue was once part of a tree) to simply lock them up forever and show them at parties.
The greatest compliment you can give a cue maker is to tell him you are using his cue.
Have a good weekend
Si
PS: I show my cues at parties too
I hope it still gets TABLETIME Dude ?? :grin-square:
Berny
