I am looking into getting one the cue makers we all know and love ( AE,Scruggs,Sly ) to make me a cue. The thing is I want a certain hit and I am afraid to buy one without hitting with the cue first..
I played with a Mike WEBB and I really liked the hit. It was a real solid hit not spongey at all. If anyone has played with the WEBB cue they know what I'm talking about.
I want a 4 point with a few veneers, stack leather wrap, and a Hoppe ring.
Can you pool stick aficionado's give me some advice on some cue makers to contact that will work with me?
Didn't give much of how much you want to spend etc., and as noted above, everyone has an opinion.
IMO, the best playing cue for the dollar is Rick Howard cue. I don't think I have ever heard anything but great things about the playablity of his cues. I have had him make me a few, I have him do almost all of my repairs, building of shafts, and other items. His veneer work I would compare to any of the builders that are considered absolutely top.
Resell on Rick's cues is a little slower, but they do resell well. But if you are looking for $2000 or less cue, I think you would be foolish to have someone else build it.
If you are going over the $2K then I would go with a Tasc, SW, Gina, or other name builder with a good reputation. Mainly because of the ease of resell.
I prefer to pick up cues on the secondary market, as folks are buying cues that would have sold for $4K a few years ago for $2500 or less.
Research builders, as there are some low life builders like Showman, Zinzola, and others. It seems that it is getting worse and worse, so do your homework.
Again, give Rick a call, talk to him, and if you choose to go another route that's fine, but you'll never find an easier guy to work with.
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Best of rolls,
Ken
