Runde-Era Schon Wanted
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i have a r 6 call me 574 806 2086ScottR said:
ScottR said:
First of all, I would like to say that the Schon on E-bay is well worth the buy it now price. The seller is a friend of mine and he's top notch. The colors are really attractive, the forearm has all kinds of figure, and you won't have to put any money into the cue because it's been nicely refinished and is ready to roll.
Runde Era:
Generally, the "Runde era" reference is to the sharp points and to the way the cues were built originally up until the late 1980's, early 1990's.
This is as opposed to later cues which were made with inlaid points (by pantograph) which show rounded edges. By the way, this is no slam on Evan Clarke, who builds a superior cue today.
Here is some brief info I put together on the early Schons:
http://www.palmercollector.com/Schon/SchonPage.html
The original line of Schons was introduced in 1981 and were made by Bob Runde, who was already an experienced custom cue maker at the time. His construction technique was basically the short splice forearm. The cues were very popular and demand continued to increase. The quality of the work is phenonmenal. I think he made as nice of a basic cue as anyone.
Technically, Runde was with the the company when they converted over to inlaid points in the late 1980's, early 1990's, so those are "Runde era" cues too - but that's not what everyone is talking about.
The old Schons play exceptionally well and are pretty consistent from cue to cue. The newer Schons play just as well. Looking at this cue, it's an R-6 and I would guess about 1987. Silver rings became standard instead of the stitched rings in 1985 (which could be oprdered) and they were making a lot of these cues by 1987.
The reason why I collect the old spliced point Schons is because of the quality of execution and craftsmanship required to make points like that, plus they are a thing of the past. They really are nice cues.
Chris
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i have a 6 point ebony R7, no veneers, just the stitch rings at joint and butt with black buttcap. if you are interested, but i know you were looking for a 4pt with veneers.
if you find one and then need shafts, i have 7 original runde era schon shafts all in great to mint/new condition and even some with micarta.
if you find one and then need shafts, i have 7 original runde era schon shafts all in great to mint/new condition and even some with micarta.
Runde Era Schon
I've got a plain, no point, cue from that era. You can tell by the stitched ring. However, the shafts are not original (but they are Schon shafts and fit perfectly). I'd been keeping the cue just for its age, but now I've decided I've got too many.
I'd probably let it go for $375 with one shaft, $450 with two.
Condition: the figuring on the forearm is real nice. However, there's a scratch that runs down the wrap and into the finish on the butt. If anyone is interested, I can put some pics up this weekend.
Cory
I've got a plain, no point, cue from that era. You can tell by the stitched ring. However, the shafts are not original (but they are Schon shafts and fit perfectly). I'd been keeping the cue just for its age, but now I've decided I've got too many.
I'd probably let it go for $375 with one shaft, $450 with two.
Condition: the figuring on the forearm is real nice. However, there's a scratch that runs down the wrap and into the finish on the butt. If anyone is interested, I can put some pics up this weekend.
Cory
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R-6 Schon for sale!!!
Hi,
Here's that R6 in perfect condition, black leather textured wrap, stitch rings which are the earlier Schons. Only flaw on the cue is that the shafts are not original, but they are nice full sized shafts, check out the pictures, I'll take $800 for this one.
Thanks Greg call me 574 806 2086
Hi,
Here's that R6 in perfect condition, black leather textured wrap, stitch rings which are the earlier Schons. Only flaw on the cue is that the shafts are not original, but they are nice full sized shafts, check out the pictures, I'll take $800 for this one.
Thanks Greg call me 574 806 2086
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> The Runde era Schon I have has the panto-style points,but was made by Bob himself along with Evan's help. It is basically a 4 point version of the R-16,with veneers. The veneers colors are,from outside in,black,double wide natural maple,light blue,and black,with the same size ivory inlay as the R-16. The butt sleeve is standard R-16. At the time,Bob told me,and Evan confirmed it later,that this was the only 4 point version of that cue they ever made. I'll keep it forever,unless the guy with the fancy Searing leaves it laying around,LOL. Tommy D.
Very Unique Runde Schon - Dallas West Model
Here is an extremely rare cue. I've only seen 4 cues from this series.This cue was refinished and verified by Runde last year. He also made a new shaft with an ivory ferrule. The old shafts have ferrules with a slightly yellow look.
The butt of the cue weighs 14.94 ounces. The new shaft weighs 4.11 oz and measures 12.8 mm. The older shafts are 3.74 oz/11.5 mm & 3.13 oz/12.1 mm. The joint is a 5/16 x 14 flat-faced using brass inserts in the shaft. To my amazement, this cue rolls "dead straight" with all 3 shafts.
This is truly a collectors cue!
Here is an extremely rare cue. I've only seen 4 cues from this series.This cue was refinished and verified by Runde last year. He also made a new shaft with an ivory ferrule. The old shafts have ferrules with a slightly yellow look.
The butt of the cue weighs 14.94 ounces. The new shaft weighs 4.11 oz and measures 12.8 mm. The older shafts are 3.74 oz/11.5 mm & 3.13 oz/12.1 mm. The joint is a 5/16 x 14 flat-faced using brass inserts in the shaft. To my amazement, this cue rolls "dead straight" with all 3 shafts.
This is truly a collectors cue!
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Duane Tuula said:
This is a rare bird you have there. Congrats. There are some cues in this line here I've never seen:
http://www.palmercollector.com/Schon/SchonSseries.html
Chris
Yeah! There is a funny story behind this. I was asking an email acquaintance, who knows Bob personally, about this cue. Somehow I sent him the wrong link and he thought I was talking about another cue. Then he runs across this auction on ebay and does the buy it now before I can get to it. I called him a dirty dawg! lolTATE said:
Oh, yeah . . . Shorty, you're a dirty dawg too since you tried to outbid me on it. Why I oughta . . . .
Now the guy (who is a super person that I just happen to meet through ebay) is checking with his Schon sources to see what they can scrounge up (I mean that in a good way) for me.
Duane - Wow! Very nice and unusual cue. Hmmm, I have to consider it.
Tate - Thanks for confirming my understanding of the the transition from Bob to Evan.
Cory & Tommy-d - I'm really looking for the short spliced points with veneers. Your two do sound interesting though.
Greg - your cue is what I have in mind....a simple "player's" cue. Although I'd have to get a player to use it, given the state of my game.
