Possibly a Rambow for $18 & Change?

Lets play for it!

Come to Vegas and I''l play you for it, my 18usd vs the cue and hell I'll but lunch win or lose to show my good faith.
Now Lenny you should not be going into thift shops, you make pool players look bad and who knows who you'll run into, like a Rambow, Balabushka, Samboti's and you don't want that, they tell stories! :D
Now seriously thats a nice find and good luck with what ever you do with it.
 
Awesome find Lenny.
It's a nice Willie Hoppe Titlist, but not a Rambow.
4 glaring things to me saying it's not.
Still a fantastic cue though.
Congrats.

-Bogey
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Many useful AZB threads have some instructive value. Why not elaborate and mention what the 4 glaring things are?

.Arnaldo
 
Great patina! IMHO it would be a shame to erase the stories that cue tells.

As the car guys say, "It's only original once".
 
Can I get on your list for Lucasi cues?


You're my main man when it comes to the current production cue market.
Lucasi, everything Pooldawg sells, and cues from your local electronic store.

How much $$$ for an LOA, on a 2006 Players cue?


:smile:
 
Pruess is not a name like Smith or Jones, isnt' there a pool player named Tanner Pruess?
I don't know where I know of him from, but it seems like out west there somewhere.
I don't actually know him, just seems like the name is familiar.
 
You're my main man when it comes to the current production cue market.
Lucasi, everything Pooldawg sells, and cues from your local electronic store.

How much $$$ for an LOA, on a 2006 Players cue?


:smile:

the cost would be to stop Doug from talking about tips for 1 hour.
I'm on his league team this coming session.
I have a guy from work joining us,he does not know Doug so i'm going to tell him to ask Doug what tip he thinks is best.
Just for those of you that don't know Doug he is a very nice person but just a little too obsessed with tips.
 
I have been in touch with Deno Andrews and have sent him some pictures. He says it's possible it may be a cue built by Rambow but would need to see it in person. His opinion and LOA do not cost anything. He will appraise cues over $3000 for $300. Super nice guy. If it is a Rambow I am debating having it repaired and restored by Proficient but have been told to keep it original even with the brass nailed shoddy joint repair.
 
I have been in touch with Deno Andrews and have sent him some pictures. He says it's possible it may be a cue built by Rambow but would need to see it in person. His opinion and LOA do not cost anything. He will appraise cues over $3000 for $300. Super nice guy. If it is a Rambow I am debating having it repaired and restored by Proficient but have been told to keep it original even with the brass nailed shoddy joint repair.


In many cases all original is better, but this cue needs restoration
If that gouge under the letter 'D' isn't too deep, Scott may be able to save the signature.
That cue would really look cool restored

I may have this one refinished


 
I have been in touch with Deno Andrews and have sent him some pictures. He says it's possible it may be a cue built by Rambow but would need to see it in person. His opinion and LOA do not cost anything. He will appraise cues over $3000 for $300. Super nice guy. If it is a Rambow I am debating having it repaired and restored by Proficient but have been told to keep it original even with the brass nailed shoddy joint repair.

Don't send it to Proficient for that work, just leave it alone. Putting cash into it won't raise the value. If you want to play with it, see if Hercek will make a shaft and buff it up for you.

However, the markings don't make it a Rambow. Looks like a 'special order' Hoppe Professional to have a name adorned.
 
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Don't send it to Proficient for that work, just leave it alone. Putting cash into it won't raise the value. If you want to play with it, see if Hercek will make a shaft and buff it up for you.

However, the markings don't make it a Rambow. Looks like a 'special order' Hoppe Professional to have a name adorned.

I agree.

Though I am far from an expert. The cue appears to be a Brunswick personalized cue.

Light cleaning/polishing is appropriate. And a fresh shaft can really bring the cue to life while allowing the others to remain in their current state.

If a reliable expert identifies and certifies this as a Rambow I would love to know the technical points of the cue that contribute to that opinion, if for no other reason than my own education.

It might be nice to get an antique Brunswick leather case to go with it. That's what I did for mine. Those cases themselves are getting harder to find in nice condition and pricey (I don't mean the laminated "cardboard" ones).


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I have been in touch with Deno Andrews and have sent him some pictures. He says it's possible it may be a cue built by Rambow but would need to see it in person. His opinion and LOA do not cost anything. He will appraise cues over $3000 for $300. Super nice guy. If it is a Rambow I am debating having it repaired and restored by Proficient but have been told to keep it original even with the brass nailed shoddy joint repair.

Deno is always a CLASS ACT and extremely knowledgeable about many things!

Personally, I wouldn't have it repaired or restored but that's me...

JoeyA
 
Is there a Rambow expert anywhere that can actually authenticate a Rambow?

Tascarella authenticates Balabushka's

Chris Tate is our Palmer guy

Mr Hoppe (hasn't posted in quite some time) is/was our Brunswick Titlist man

Rambow ???

Wedge

I'm sure it's already been said, so I should read the rest of the thread.

But, in case there's doubt, Deno Andrews would be my go to guy on Rambow.
 
Is there a Rambow expert anywhere that can actually authenticate a Rambow?

Tascarella authenticates Balabushka's

Chris Tate is our Palmer guy

Mr Hoppe (hasn't posted in quite some time) is/was our Brunswick Titlist man

Rambow ???

Wedge

Pruess is not a name like Smith or Jones, isnt' there a pool player named Tanner Pruess?
I don't know where I know of him from, but it seems like out west there somewhere.
I don't actually know him, just seems like the name is familiar.
Tanner Pruess posts (posted) here on AZbilliards.
 
Obviously, a Chines import knockoff cue... made in the mid 70's.... but since your such a good egg, i'll give you a hundo for it just to help you out ;)
 
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