Tim Scruggs titlist cue 1 of 1?

It's not a 1 of 1.

I know someone who shoots with a Scruggs Titlist that looks just like that. (stainless steel joint though) Ironically, it's a she too.

I've been bugging her to sell it to me for years, it's all beat up but she always says no.

Your cue is beautiful!
 
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The wood is 1/1

I could see this cue 20 years from now and identify it!:D Timi also says striped purpleheart. If I point this thing into the sun it will blind me before I snap one shot. Florida sunshine!:D
Nick :)
 
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nick serdula said:
I could see this cue 20 years from now and identify it!:D Timi also says striped purpleheart. If I point this thing into the sun it will blind me before I snap one shot. Florida sunshine!:D
Nick :)
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Umm, isn't the grain pattern in all wood unique?! You can't call a cue a 1/1 because of grain otherwise every wood cue on the planet would be a 1/1. Also, JimBo, a guy who has seen his fair share of purpleheart, says that the cue isn't purpleheart. Also, he still thinks you're a clueless boob...lol.
 
Classy reply

I think I will take Timi and Mike's opinion over just about any persons in the world.
Others can think and say as they wish. Glad to see Jimbo has raised his opinion of me. Means alot!:D
And I asked 1/1 ? I didn't state this was a 1/1. The cue maker also feels this is a 1/1 blank. Show me another striped purpleheart titlist or for that matter have youu ever seen striped purpleheart in a cue to have a honest opinion. Because I never have. But I do know what I was told. And I know what I see when my cues are laid out next to each other.

Thanks,
Nick :)
 
Folks, it is without a doubt, purpleheart.

I owned the original 1-piece Model 26 1/2 before it was sent out for conversion. It's a streaky purpleheart with lots of maple-colored streaks in it, but definitely purpleheart.

I bought this cue and the streaky ebony Scruggs Titlist conversion that Bama sold, as untouched 1-piece Model 26 1/2 cues. I also got a really nice Purpleheart at the same time that did not have the streaks. I sold the streaky purpleheart for about half the price of the nice one, and I'm happy to see that it resulted in a beautiful and interesting finished piece.

I know there will be some who say I'm nuts, but in this case I know what I'm talking about. There are pics of the original 1-piece on my web-site. It's the 3rd cue from the left in both pics. The pic on the left shows it before I refinished, so the lacquer makes it look grey. The pic on the right looks a touch more purple, because I've stripped the lacquer and applied French Polish. BTW - the 4th cue from the left is the streaky ebony, so you can get an idea of what it looked like with the old lacquer, and then with French polish.

http://www.oldsplice.homestead.com/26Collection.html
 
nick serdula said:
I think I will take Timi and Mike's opinion over just about any persons in the world.
Others can think and say as they wish. Glad to see Jimbo has raised his opinion of me. Means alot!:D
And I asked 1/1 ? I didn't state this was a 1/1. The cue maker also feels this is a 1/1 blank. Show me another striped purpleheart titlist or for that matter have youu ever seen striped purpleheart in a cue to have a honest opinion. Because I never have. But I do know what I was told. And I know what I see when my cues are laid out next to each other.

Thanks,
Nick :)
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Nick, I've seen several old 1-piece purpleheart cues like this, but mostly with no veneers. It was considered a bad piece of purpleheart when it had the tan streaks in it, so it either was made into simple 1-piece cues with no veneers, or scrapped. It's odd that a piece this streaky actually made it to production. My thought is that the cue was made in the early 1930's when BBC had less quality control, so a slip in their quality resulted in an oddity that is pretty rare.

I've never seen a streaky veneered cue like this.

Also, it's not at all surprising that people didn't think this was purpleheart, since your pics focus on the streakiness, and your color is WAY off :)
 
Craig Fales said:
Purpleheart after it get real old it will turn brown like this cue has...
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I have heard that, but trust me - this cue isn't brown - it's purple as purple can be (except the streaks).

A lot of old purpleheart cues look greyish-brown because of the old lacquer - as soon as you strip it off, you get purple again.

Nick just needs a new camera.
 
cueaddicts said:
sapwood....
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YEP, one women's sap is anothers wood


On topic:

In view of the fact that this cue is not;) for sale this is a hypothetical question. Would a cue that is rare because sub-standard or less desirable materials were used have more value than a more common version utilizing raw materials of higher perceived value?

very nice cue BTW.:)
 
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Love that hat!

Everry time I hear about Dumdo's army and he opens his mouth about me I have to laugh. As usual he is wrong and I hear he is wrong all over the place on his little forum and Mr Zeeder you must be a good man to let us know what Jimbo thinks. I really think you and a moderator should talk.
Because to tell you the truth it really doesn't matter what Dumbo thinks. I think we could all use a laugh and he should be alloud back but I have to tell you Scott knows what he owned. I won't hold my breath waiting for a apology. Gentlemen apologise.
Apologies
Nick :)
 
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nick serdula said:
Everry time I hear about Dumdo's army and he opens his mouth about me I have to laugh. As usual he is wrong and I hear he is wrong all over the place on his little forum and Mr Zeeder you must be a good man to let us know what Jimbo thinks. I really think you and a moderator should talk.
Because to tell you the truth it really doesn't matter what Dumbo thinks. I think we could all use a laugh and he should be alloud back but I have to tell you Scott knows what he owned. I won't hold my breath waiting for a apology. Gentlemen apologise.
Apologies
Nick :)
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I wouldn't blame anyone for thinking this is NOT purpleheart, based on the pics you posted. Also, hardly anyone has seen purpleheart that is that streaky. If I had not owned the cue, and saw these pics, I would not think it was purpleheart either.
 
Thank you Mr Scott

It is very kind of you to set the record straight. It is nice of you to take the time to answer this thread the way you have.
Nick :)
 
nick serdula said:
I think I will take Timi and Mike's opinion over just about any persons in the world.
Others can think and say as they wish. Glad to see Jimbo has raised his opinion of me. Means alot!:D
And I asked 1/1 ? I didn't state this was a 1/1. The cue maker also feels this is a 1/1 blank. Show me another striped purpleheart titlist or for that matter have youu ever seen striped purpleheart in a cue to have a honest opinion. Because I never have. But I do know what I was told. And I know what I see when my cues are laid out next to each other.

Thanks,
Nick :)
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I think as usual, there's simply a misunderstanding. The photos themselves don't look like purpleheart. I think you cleared that up by saying that the photo doesn't show what the cue really looks like. I think all of us understand that, I hope.

The other part is that you are asking (hence the question mark in your title) is if a streaked purpleheart Titlist conversion from Tim Scruggs is a 1 of 1. I'm pretty sure it's not the only one out there, but that's hardly a point worth debating. For all I know, the one I saw was the one you're showing, but the photo isn't coming through well.

OTOH, I'm pretty sure the one I've seen is not the one you're showing.

Fred
 
nick serdula said:
...and Mr Zeeder you must be a good man to let us know what Jimbo thinks. I really think you and a moderator should talk...
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What, in your opinion, do I need to talk to a moderator for? Are you saying that I should be reprimanded for passing on another person's thoughts? I personally agree with Jim that you're a boob but there are much worse things to be...lol. At any rate, I hope you enjoy your Scruggs and Cochran cues.

Zack
 
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uhuhuhuhuh...he said boob....
;)
 
All Virgin

They are virgins! After all I play with one cue. They will remain just like that too. Something that rubbed off from highrun-Scott I guess. Nice to own some virgin cues! Thanks for changing the way I think Scott!
And there goes my cue budget for the rest of this decade! Looks like it might be many moons before I sell another cue that I own! Holy busted collector Batman!
Nick :)
 
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