Interesting cue but that's redheart.
That is definitely Purpleheart.
Best,
Ken
ditto x2Interesting cue but that's redheart.
Interesting cue for sure. Taking pics of Purple heart is hard with cameras due to color balance and white balance. Purple heart for sure.
How do you identify this as a Gus? Are there any markers on the cue that validate this as a Szamboti? Just curious and I'm not discrediting you just interested because this is a cool Gus cue that is different from any I've seen. I have certainly never seen a Gus cue with re-cut points.
Here's an example of one of dad's cues:
"Gus Szamboti Cue: SW 19.6 oz. 3 original shafts: 2 are 12 ¾ mm in very good Condition, 1 is 13 mm in very good to excellent condition. This particular cue is very rare for several reasons. The cue is all original, meaning that Gus Szamboti is the only cue maker to do any work on this cue. The shafts, finish, and leather wrap (rare) are all original. To my knowledge, Gus made very, very few cues with purpleheart prongs, making this cue extremely rare, Over the past 15 years, I’ve seen less than 5 cues. Also included is an original shipping box from Gus. The original owner of this cue was a well-known player in the Massachusetts area." - Mark Kulungian
Thanks to everyone for all the helpful responses.
I would like to sell the collection but my inclination is to wait for better times.
And btw, this cue does come with its original shipping box from Gus Szamboti.
ditto x2
as I love ph but this is not ph
Interesting cue for sure. Taking pics of Purple heart is hard with cameras due to color balance and white balance. Purple heart for sure.
He decided he could do better. And did. The joint and pin on the Szams and way the Cue is constructed is a give away. You just have to be around that stuff alot to be able to recoginse it. He was a very good. You can't fake that level of talent.
Nick
Not that I want to beat a dead horse, I didn't want to come across as all knowing, but the cue is PH, there were 3 or 4 veneers, IIRC, and the cue is all original. But since we sold it to his father, I figure I would set the record straight.
I believe Marsman has a similar cue in his Szam photo.
JV