Players Szamboti Cue...get out there and use them!

thediamond

thediamond

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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:)
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Awesome

Great looking cue that you have here. This would be my player too if I were the owner. Can you add another picture with a close up of the veneers. I love green veneers. Thanks or posting these pictures.

Kevin
 
What a BEAUTIFUL CUE...just stunning.

I shoot with my hercek, thats my daily player

I just gotta ask diamond

8 SHAFTS? good god. lol :D
 
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that ....

... is one of my all time favorite Szam designs...

how do you keep track of the shaft rotations ?????
 
thediamond said:
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:)
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Great Player Brother :)

Now that you found a new daily Player, we have to talk about your "old Player " LOL :thumbup: ... you know what i am talking about :grin: .. put psssssssst :boring2:

Take Care.

Hope all is well.

Berny
 
thediamond said:
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:)
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Hey its quite simple Si, your an SOB showoff!!!! ;)
And I am a jealous mofo.

Congrats on the daily player, I can only aspire to have a player like that.
 
I know I would love to see the rest of the collection, any plans on sharing it with us sir?
 
that cue has seen better days. bet it plays good tho. atleast you dont have to worry about it. just play

8 shafts. your nuts like me
 
Simon needs a shaft for each ball he's aiming at depending on the weather and altitude the room is at and time of day; and lighting conditions ..................
JK
Nice cue
Paul
 
Hmmmm.....There's something about that veneer combination. Now what is it?

Oh, yeah. I FREAKIN' LOVE THAT VENEER COMBO!!

Great cue, Si. And your point is well taken.

Scott <<== cue user (albeit poorly)
 
thediamond said:
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:)
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Hello Simon,

I believe it is un-natural to use a collectable cue, I believe that when one buys a Szamboti,Searing,Showman,Manzino etc....these cues should just be coveted and adored and viewed strictly in awe (and in private)......

It's guys like you that give cue collectors a bad image. I cannot imagine taking a super nice cue like this and hit balls. I mean Simon what is going through your mind???? Is it the voice's the quiet whispers in your mind??

I am sure in merry ole England there are counseling centers to address this particular issue.

My heart goes out to you and if there is anything I can do....please feel free to ask.

Very concerned,

Scott
 
HIRUN526 said:
Hello Simon,

I believe it is un-natural to use a collectable cue, I believe that when one buys a Szamboti,Searing,Showman,Manzino etc....these cues should just be coveted and adored and viewed strictly in awe (and in private)......

It's guys like you that give cue collectors a bad image. I cannot imagine taking a super nice cue like this and hit balls. I mean Simon what is going through your mind???? Is it the voice's the quiet whispers in your mind??

I am sure in merry ole England there are counseling centers to address this particular issue.

My heart goes out to you and if there is anything I can do....please feel free to ask.

Very concerned,

Scott
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hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will reply to everyone else when I pick myself up off the floor. Nice one Scott. I suppose some of us USE the cues better than others:) You won't be needing that fancy cue you made in Dennis' shop then? Send it to Blighty and I will make proper use of it.
 
I think maybe he got sunstroke while riding that camel.......

I agree with using the cue, If I had it I would. Plus, even with the minor dings, it still looks great!
 
cuemasterpieces said:
Great Player Brother :)

Now that you found a new daily Player, we have to talk about your "old Player " LOL :thumbup: ... you know what i am talking about :grin: .. put psssssssst :boring2:

Take Care.

Hope all is well.

Berny
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Lol Berny....I said it was ONE of my daily players, he, he!!
 
Kevin Lindstrom said:
Great looking cue that you have here. This would be my player too if I were the owner. Can you add another picture with a close up of the veneers. I love green veneers. Thanks or posting these pictures.

Kevin
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Here we go Kevin.......Veneers are white/green/blue/black
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As one of my last few official postings on here until the fall...I will say that Si, you're absolutely right.

I also think that HIRUN has a pretty sharp sense of humor. :D

Now that I have my Searing cue, I cannot imagine NOT playing with it. All of the talks with Dennis make perfect sense to me...and all of them have entailed discussion regarding the fact that he (and many, many others) build cues which are intended for the table...not the display case. My cue was built to be played with...and I'll play the HELL right out of it. I've tried to get all the misses out of it early, too!! :)

Having a Szamboti like yours is a real treat, I would imagine...being able to actually PLAY with it makes it all the better.

You're not showing off a 90% ivory and scrimshaw show cue...you're showing off a thoroughbred player. Regardless of who made it, it was made to play. The fact that it's a Szam just adds to the WOW factor.

I haven't owned very many "high end" cues...but every cue I've ever owned, I bought to play with (for a week, a month, a year....okay, maybe a year is a bit of a stretch ;) ). This includes the "high end" ones.

Enjoy the cue, Si. I know you will continue to!

Best regards,

Mark
 
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