Schon, what do you think?

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mareh

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Hello everyone

I was offered this nice schon for 450€.
Its from late 80s or early 90s. Has a golden script logo, and the shaft isnt original one.
The cue is straight, has a good feeling, but has quite a few nicks and bumps and some chipped of varnish.
I ve looked arround, but seen no similar cue. ivory points with ebony inlays, grey veneer, and ace of spades inlays on the butt.
All white seems to be ivory (has some grain in it).
I was wondering if any of you might have any info on the cue.
I am not connected to social networks like facebook, twitter, instagram, reddit,..., so please dont direct me there ✌️.
Also, if i would take it, i would have it refinished and rewrapped.
Are there any experts in EU who could do it?
Or is it cheaper to buy a new one?

Thanks and best regards
 
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Older Schons used real elephant ivory, so yeah, do not send to the US if the white material has the signature Schreger lines.
 
The man who sold it, said i shouldnt play to hard with it. I checked the joint, i think it is not cored. Or is it? Is that why i shouldnt hit to hard?
Also i took a very close look and it apears the inlays are popping out slightly. I cant feel it, just see the light deflection. Moisture?

BR

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mareh said:
The man who sold it, said i shouldnt play to hard with it. I checked the joint, i think it is not cored. Or is it? Is that why i shouldnt hit to hard?
Also i took a very close look and it apears the inlays are popping out slightly. I cant feel it, just see the light deflection. Moisture?

BR

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Bullshit. Schon's are built like tanks. Is that because inlays are popping? You never said anything about popping inlays. If they are you'll probably need a re-finish depending on how bad. You can still play with it. i've had cues that inlays popped a bit. No issues, just refinished when i had the time/$$$ to do it.
 
mareh said:
Hello everyone

I was offered this nice schon for 450€.
Its from late 80s or early 90s. Has a golden script logo, and the shaft isnt original one.
The cue is straight, has a good feeling, but has quite a few nicks and bumps and some chipped of varnish.
I ve looked arround, but seen no similar cue. ivory points with ebony inlays, grey veneer, and ace of spades inlays on the butt.
All white seems to be ivory (has some grain in it).
I was wondering if any of you might have any info on the cue.
I am not connected to social networks like facebook, twitter, instagram, reddit,..., so please dont direct me there ✌️.
Also, if i would take it, i would have it refinished and rewrapped.
Are there any experts in EU who could do it?
Or is it cheaper to buy a new one?

Thanks and best regardsView attachment 809668View attachment 809669View attachment 809670
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Nice, rare model Schon....
Inlays probably NOT POPPING,
This is an older cue- typical finish is shrinking a bit,
is why you can feel the inlays is all.
Reach out to proficient billiards-
Ask Scott there @ Proficient if he may be acquainted with anyone in your area for cue refinish work.
Your cue- probably has genuine elephant inlay material-
dont attempt to ship your cue overseas for the work-may well be confiscated
 
The inlays are ok not really poppin, maybe i thought the were swelled. But really it looks like finish has shrinked a bit, as Duane suggested.
I was wondering if the cue is cored or not?
I will contact scott.
BR
 
I break with my 2005 Schon no prob :D
Even back in the 80's, I remember one guy at my local pool hall breaking with his Schon all the time.
 
if the cue features an ivory ferruled shaft i would give it 30 minute or so for the ferrule to adjust to room temps before hitting balls at 100mph
 
ribdoner said:
if the cue features an ivory ferruled shaft i would give it 30 minute or so for the ferrule to adjust to room temps before hitting balls at 100mph
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My Schon shafts definitely use ivory ferrules, but I'm a light weight when it comes to breaking :D
 
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