Sw Cue Design

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I recentley spoke to Lorie (sorry if I mispelled) at SW, and the cue I ordered in '97' should be up for construction within the next six months.
I'll probably end up selling or trading it as I now enjoy ss jointed cues. My question is,What would be some unique designs or would combinations that might enhance the cues value? I know they're not doing inlays right now, but I was thinking about possibly getting 9 points and maybe using "Kingwood" in the forearm. I'm probably going to go with a leather rapand was thinking about having the points and veneers in the forearm mirrored in the but sleve if they will do it. But I do love the traditional SW design and wouldn't think about asking them to deviate too far. Any other suggestions?? Sorry for the long post
 
I have noticed that an ebony nose seems to be more desireable. Perhaps kingwood points into an ebony nose. Or maybe even snakewood, if an availble wood choice, as I cannot remember ever seeing a snakewood SW...at least one done into an ebony nose.

Lisa
 
Cmon cmon with all the magic that comes with a SW cue you contemplate selling it? If I really felt that a cue is good enough for me to wait for it that many years I wouldnt sell it. It doesnt matter what wood you choose it will sell. Choose something you like and play with it.
 
To be real honest with you I just don't get to play that much any more and I know there are people out there who could put it to better use then me. Now I'm not saying that I won't be testing it out a little first. I agree to wait 8 years and not use it at all would be stupid. But the wait it self is fairly easy, don't know if they've changed their policy but I didn't make a deposit
 
I understand completely esp if your not playing alot. If you can afford it pick something you like and keep it. I personally dont care for the SW cues that i have hit with thus far. I will say that I love the simple design that SW/kersenbach{ sp?} are known for. I have a few friends that play with them and love them to bits, and would not sell theirs for almost anything. I dont think you will have a prob selling your cue when it is done.
best,
 
first off,,,i think this should be posted in cue gallery because there are more cue conscious collectors and dealers there. they will give you a better idea of value.

SW does not deviate from their design sense. if the design starts to look non-SW, they will not do it.

ivory always enhances value. i think ivory in the rings might be good. certain woods help too,,,like amboya burl,,,or anything exotic.

ultimately, great design helps to enhance value, but i don't know if 9 points is the way to do it. it's kinda crowded in the nose. i don't see many ebony cues...they seem to lean towards color and mixing nice browns. howz about ebony/amboya burl, and ivory.
 
I was deffinatley thinking about using Ambyona Burl, I just hope they have some available at construsction
 
ebony and coco

gabon ebony forearm, six "deep" cocobolo points (6 hi ) with 3 veneers, holly outside, ebony then holly again. same deep coco sleeve with gabon ring with matching triple veneer ring work and smooth leather wrap. the leather will let the wood combos speak for themselves.
 
How about a black ebony with a birds eye grip? Jerry made it for me back in '90. Of course, I still have it!
 
ss joint lol lol, I don't want her to reach through the phone and strangle me. What kind of wood would look good with an ebony handle?
 
bruin70 said:
ultimately, great design helps to enhance value, but i don't know if 9 points is the way to do it. it's kinda crowded in the nose.
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SW is one of those cuemakers who count a recut veneer as a "point," so a 9-point SW has the same point geometry as a 6-point except there's huge, thick veneers in the long points. I personally think that a point should only be considered a point if it stands independently into the nose of the cue, but hey...it can be cool to say your cue has 50 points, lol.

-Roger
 
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