Underappreciated Cue Makers Section

[cuesblues]

Its likely a Ltd or custom built between '94 and '97 based on the "acme pin". Both my acme pin Schön were made during that time frame. The bottom of the joint is capped, where in the standard joint you can see the forearm wood.

Not an acme pin

 

[FishKnife]

Not an acme pin

Yep, but thats what they call it...

 

[Sooner32]

Mike Stacey is vastly under appreciated. He’s a 30+ year veteran cuemaker and American Cuemaker Association officer. His cues generally follow South West specifications. He’s a standup and no nonsense man who delivers when he says he will. His cues are an excellent value to boot.

I have looked at a few of his on your site. I had to force myself not to buy one. Spent too much recently. They look to be a great value.

 

[FishKnife]

You would think that after all these years, and after all Evan Clarke’s efforts, people would have stopped referring to it as acme pin. Evan hated the term, especially since whoever called started calling it an acme pin had no idea what an acme thead was.

You are correct, I even put it in quotes so nobody got mad...haha.

Back on topic, Dave Kikel was under appreciated and Im sure there are modern makers flying under the radar. I would like to try a Mike Durbin or Tim Prince.

 

[HawaiianEye]

Murray Tucker.

 

[Cornerman]

Yep, but thats what they call it...

Only the ignorant called it that. Evan created that pin, and he didn’t call it that.

 

[FishKnife]

Only the ignorant called it that. Evan created that pin, and he didn’t call it that.

I stand corrected. I will just refer the them as the "worst playing Schon joint" from here on out...or most over appreciated era of production cue.