is this a real buska http://cgi.ebay.com/George-Balabush...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2c5360542a
adams are made in japan not china
Yeah, says right in the description these cues "reflect his originals that sell upwards in the tens of thousands of dollars".
I thought someone was trying to pass one off as a real Bushka, but they flat out tell you it's an Adams...
Gentle, guys. The man asked a question. It's a licensed "replica" made by Competition Sports in Japan. I've got a GB-22. It's a nice cue, but not from the master's hands, and won't send your kids to college.
No. George did not sign his cues.
What that is is a Chinese made Adams cue that has the license to have the likeness of George Balabushkas signature on it.
They aren't bad cues, but make no mistake. Goerge Balabushka had nothing to do with it, or any other Adams cue.
Edit: If you are interested in a high quality stainless steel jointed cue, I recommend Schon. I own three and the quality of them is beyond reproach.