Got this cue for a tip and joint repair. Just wondering if any of the experts here have any idea who may have built it.
According to the owner who's had it for decades (but not the original owner) it was built in the late 70's to mid 80's. Appears to be built well and is 100% straight together and apart even with the brass threaded collar having the mating wood threads stripped. The shaft is ~9mm and very whippy!
He loves the cue but doesn't know the maker, he seems to think it was made in Germany. I've never seen a bumper like this, could have been replaced but appears original, who knows?
Nice sharp corners in the long inlays with little signs of shrinkage, but the dot inlays appear to be some sort of old plastic material. Was thinking maybe the single large dot inlay may have been some sort of signature trademark? No other markings that I can see. Brass pin (in the shaft) and insert (in the butt), wooden joint pilot. Just grooves for rings....
I'd appreciate anyone who might be able to identify. I'm puzzled.
TIA!
According to the owner who's had it for decades (but not the original owner) it was built in the late 70's to mid 80's. Appears to be built well and is 100% straight together and apart even with the brass threaded collar having the mating wood threads stripped. The shaft is ~9mm and very whippy!
He loves the cue but doesn't know the maker, he seems to think it was made in Germany. I've never seen a bumper like this, could have been replaced but appears original, who knows?
Nice sharp corners in the long inlays with little signs of shrinkage, but the dot inlays appear to be some sort of old plastic material. Was thinking maybe the single large dot inlay may have been some sort of signature trademark? No other markings that I can see. Brass pin (in the shaft) and insert (in the butt), wooden joint pilot. Just grooves for rings....
I'd appreciate anyone who might be able to identify. I'm puzzled.
TIA!
