Old Yellow Micarta
It contained asbestos!
TATE said:
It contained asbestos!
Schon Cues
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Brown Linen Collars
It was actually material from recorders (the musical instrument). Bob Runde is a musician who played the instrument. He told a friend of mine he is not able to match those collars on old cues anymore.
TATE said:
It was actually material from recorders (the musical instrument). Bob Runde is a musician who played the instrument. He told a friend of mine he is not able to match those collars on old cues anymore.
Willie's Cue
I've played Willie many times and it is a quite unique cue. I honestly don't recall it saying unique on the butt or his name. Maybe that was added to create more interest. It truly does have the most ivory that I have seen in a cue.
Matt_24 said:
I've played Willie many times and it is a quite unique cue. I honestly don't recall it saying unique on the butt or his name. Maybe that was added to create more interest. It truly does have the most ivory that I have seen in a cue.
Here are a few I picked up over the past few years. I was on the lookout for the SL23 for several years when this one, dating back to the mid 90’s, finally turned up. I always liked the design.
The Limited are more recent examples. It seems to me that although Schon is considered a production cue by most people, you get a lot of cue for the money in terms of materials and workmanship.
The Limited are more recent examples. It seems to me that although Schon is considered a production cue by most people, you get a lot of cue for the money in terms of materials and workmanship.
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alstl said:
I do like the way they look, but I wouldn't keep them if I didn't like the way they played. I find that aside from slight weight differences, all my Schons have a similar stiff hit that I prefer. I suppose product consistency is one advantage to a production cue.
Vinman said:
I am also looking for an SL23 (or is it the SL24 aka Playboy cue?) or SP32 (same cue, right?), but with the original look. Your SL23/4 is a beautiful variation of the original. My main question is, "How does it play?". Visually it is my personal favorite, but does it hit good? I've always wondered if having a cue with all of that inlay work would affect its playability. I want to buy that particular model to be my main playing cue....and I'm kind of holding out waiting for one to pop up, but they seem to come on ebay with a consistent frequency. Does anyone know what they're going for these days?
Matt_24 said:
Hi Matt
I’ve seen a few different variations of the SL23 out there and you are right, they do come up on Ebay occasionally. I’ve seen them sell for $1000 to $1500. The “standard” model seems to contain more ebony than mine. I believe that kingwood was substituted for the ebony in my cue. I actually prefer this variation since grain of the wood is so striking.
As far as the hit goes, I haven’t notice any difference, for better or worse, between this model and simpler Schons I own. I like the stiff hit, but as with all cues, it is a matter of personal preference.
Vinman said:
Vinman,
I prefer a steel joint "stiff hit" as well. I just didn't know if the balance was different or not? I bought the CX25 that Schon had out (the sneaky pete) and hated it. The balance was WAY too forward for me and just felt very strange. The hit was good..the balance was just off (even though I did play very decent with it). I quickly got rid of it and bought a Scruggs, which was very nice. Now I'm just holding out for the SL23. $1000-$1500 seems like a good deal to me. I remain "scouting ebay" LOL. What weight is your SL23?
Matt
Willie's cue....
Matt and Duane,
I am the owner of the cue, and it has had his name on it as far back as I can remember. I have been playing pool with and against Willie long before Evan made this particular cue. As I recall most of his cues had his name engraved on them. This particular cue is probably the most well-known as he has had it the longest.
As for the way Schon's play, they all have different feel. Mainly depends on what shaft/ferrule combo you are using and what taper. I would have to agree that "in general" they have a solid hit with the stock tip/ferrule combo. I have attatched another pic of a cue of mine very similar to Willie's that was made about the same time. Enjoy, Scott
(sorry, file was too large ;o(
Matt and Duane,
I am the owner of the cue, and it has had his name on it as far back as I can remember. I have been playing pool with and against Willie long before Evan made this particular cue. As I recall most of his cues had his name engraved on them. This particular cue is probably the most well-known as he has had it the longest.
As for the way Schon's play, they all have different feel. Mainly depends on what shaft/ferrule combo you are using and what taper. I would have to agree that "in general" they have a solid hit with the stock tip/ferrule combo. I have attatched another pic of a cue of mine very similar to Willie's that was made about the same time. Enjoy, Scott
(sorry, file was too large ;o(
Schon
Hi all,
This is my first post but I've been lurking awhile.
I'm shopping for a new cue and had original been going towards a nice McDermott, but then after trying some cues out, I decided I liked a steel joint and hit of a Joss. Well, Schon's also caught my eye (I think they are the most beautiful cues). I'm on the verge of ording a STL-3 and wondered if any of you have one and could post pics. Also, any comments on how Schons play in comparison to Joss would be helpful if you've owned both.
Thanks!
Hi all,
This is my first post but I've been lurking awhile.
I'm shopping for a new cue and had original been going towards a nice McDermott, but then after trying some cues out, I decided I liked a steel joint and hit of a Joss. Well, Schon's also caught my eye (I think they are the most beautiful cues). I'm on the verge of ording a STL-3 and wondered if any of you have one and could post pics. Also, any comments on how Schons play in comparison to Joss would be helpful if you've owned both.
Thanks!
Schwinn said:
Schwinn,
I think that the standard shaft that comes with a Joss is way too thick (13.25) for my taste. Schon comes with a 13mm. They both have a steel joint and a similar hit. I like that the butt is a bit slender on the Schon, and the balance seems a bit better...but some prefer the Joss. If you can try them both, that would be my best recommendation.
Thanks,
Matt