some pics of the maple/cocobolo cue from mason

cubswin

cubswin

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some pics of the maple/cocobolo cue from mason and review

pic of the butt

Sorry about the lack of a overall shot, didn't come out good. Maybe later. Cue's finish is top notch. Figure in the wood is outstanding. Rings are nice, look like they line up on the butt of the cue. Really looking forward to hitting with the cue. On appearance I'd give it a A+. Will hit some with it tonight or tomorrow and let you know what I think if your interested.

I've gotten cues from cue makers that have been making cues for decades that didn't look this nice. Balance is where I like it even though this cue wasn't made specifically for me. The ebony purpleheart started out for me, and I saw this one and had to have it.
 

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cubswin said:
one of the forearm
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Hey cubby....to be correct, that is not really a curly maple, but what luthiers (people who make guitars) call a big leaf flame maple. Some call it a quilted maple. At any rate, visually, it is one of the most stellar of the maple family. Flat out gorgeous!

Congrats! Maybe it'll straighten out that wing. :p ;) :D

Lisa
 
ridewiththewind said:
Hey cubby....to be correct, that is not really a curly maple, but what luthiers (people who make guitars) call a big leaf flame maple. Some call it a quilted maple. At any rate, visually, it is one of the most stellar of the maple family. Flat out gorgeous!

Congrats! Maybe it'll straighten out that wing. :p ;) :D

Lisa
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so you've seen me play and didn't introduce yourself....:(

Whatever the maple is called it is the prettiest piece I've had in a cue.
 
ridewiththewind said:
Hey cubby....to be correct, that is not really a curly maple, but what luthiers (people who make guitars) call a big leaf flame maple. Some call it a quilted maple. At any rate, visually, it is one of the most stellar of the maple family. Flat out gorgeous!

Congrats! Maybe it'll straighten out that wing. :p ;) :D

Lisa
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Looks like fiddleback maple to me.
 
bnall said:
Looks like fiddleback maple to me.
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Here's a little clarification:

First pic is fiddleback.

Second pic is quilted.

Third pic is flamed.

The fiddleback and flamed are very close in figuring...however, it's pretty clear that the maple in cubby's cue's handle is quilted. :)

Lisa
 

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So we all agree its has cocobolo that is really nice right? And we all argree that the maple is fantastic.

Initial blush on how it plays is pretty positive. Cue felt very good to me, going to try play more today.
 
Played little last night and a tournament today. Cue hits really really well in my opinion. Stiff hit, little stiffer than the sugartree that I had earlier in the year. Balance on mine is great. Cue allows me to play some top spin shots I couldn't of played last week with the cue I had.

Was playing on a bar box in a bar today, and didn't have any issues getting to where I wanted to get to. Ran a couple of racks, lost one game all day. Not bad for a brand new cue. Gotta say I really like it, can't think of a cue I've owned other than my old sugartree that I liked more the first couple of days. Would say its a dead tie between them actually as far as hit goes.
 
ridewiththewind said:
Here's a little clarification:

First pic is fiddleback.

Second pic is quilted.

Third pic is flamed.

The fiddleback and flamed are very close in figuring...however, it's pretty clear that the maple in cubby's cue's handle is quilted. :)

Lisa
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The only problem with what you have said is that cue makers only use Hard Rock or Sugar Maple for cues. While the Western maples are more figured, they are also too soft and are not heavy enough for cues.

The Maple that comes from the North Eastern USA and Canada are what is mainly used for cues and shafts, not Western and Big Leaf. These Maples must be cored if used and they will still dent very easy, so they are not the preferred Maple for cue Building. However due to their qualities Western and Big Leaf are the best for Musical Instruments.
 
Most of Alex's cues have a nice clean stiff hit, so no surprise that Masons cue hits very well...

Looks good too
 
cajunbarboxplyr said:
Cub I know me and you never see eye to eye but damn that is one gorgeous cue!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Didn't realize we never see eye to eye, but since we evidently don't thank you for the compliment.
 
thanks for the good word Joe,i am very glad you like it.that means more to me than you will know.i was on pins and needles waiting ot hear back from you and Brian and Ho.Ho made me wait 3 days:eek:

"The only problem with what you have said is that cue makers only use Hard Rock or Sugar Maple for cues. While the Western maples are more figured, they are also too soft and are not heavy enough for cues.

The Maple that comes from the North Eastern USA and Canada are what is mainly used for cues and shafts, not Western and Big Leaf. These Maples must be cored if used and they will still dent very easy, so they are not the preferred Maple for cue Building. However due to their qualities Western and Big Leaf are the best for Musical Instruments."

i want to point out that this is Quilted Big Leaf Maple and it is a little light as a general rule,but that is why it is cored with a straight grained Maple handle with tenons in front and back.Joe the handle will not dent easily,trust me.you don't have to worry about it there is no problem using this wood in a cue if it is cored,it is just a little tricky to cut and glue,but to say only hard Maple is used in cues is just not true.this wood is very similar to hard maple in the tone deaprtment and being put in the handle should soften up the hit a little.this handle is not too soft or too light.it actually came out real nice and is very solid.i have seen many cuemakers use this wood for the forearm.the wood is good and not as soft and light as some people believe.
 
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masonh said:
i want to point out that this is Quilted Big Leaf Maple and it is a little light as a general rule,but that is why it is cored with a straight grained Maple handle with tenons in front and back.Joe the handle will not dent easily,trust me.you don't have to worry about it there is no problem using this wood in a cue if it is cored,it is just a little tricky to cut and glue.this wood is very similar to hard maple in the tone deaprtment and being put in the handle should soften up the hit a little.this handle is not too soft or too light.
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Thank you for clearing that up....

Btw...still loving the hit of this cue. Have played about 6 hours with it now, and like it more each time.
 
cubswin said:
Thank you for clearing that up....

Btw...still loving the hit of this cue. Have played about 6 hours with it now, and like it more each time.
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Only 6 hours?!!!:eek: What's wrong with you?...take that puppy out and give it a real workout!! :p ;)

You know I'm just yankin' your chain, right? :rolleyes: :D

Lisa
 
ridewiththewind said:
Only 6 hours?!!!:eek: What's wrong with you?...take that puppy out and give it a real workout!! :p ;)

You know I'm just yankin' your chain, right? :rolleyes: :D

Lisa
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That is six hours of shooting time....which for me in a week is alot...only got to gamble once with it so far...
 
cubswin said:
That is six hours of shooting time....which for me in a week is alot...only got to gamble once with it so far...
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You need to get out more! :p Let's see, I got roughly 8+ hours in on New Year's Day, 4.5 hours on Wednesday evening, and 5 hours on Thursday evening...so that's what, almost 18 hours this week, so far? :D

Glad to hear you are very happy with the cue....it is a looker, to be sure. :)

Lisa
 
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