Wanting to buy a Schon

[mac9ball]

I am looking into buying a schon right now, but I can't figure out if I should buy a brand new one, or look for an older one? I have been reading on here that the old ones play much better than the new ones? If anyone could give me some advice, I would appreciate it.

 

[Bob Farr]

I am looking into buying a schon right now, but I can't figure out if I should buy a brand new one, or look for an older one? I have been reading on here that the old ones play much better than the new ones? If anyone could give me some advice, I would appreciate it.

Here is this one if you can live with some minor battle scars. Has some great old shafts makes for a super hitting cue.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=238746

 

[matcase]

The old ones have spliced, sharp points. They are great ol cues and if you find one you can afford and like they are neat to have. The new ones have inlayed points. I have a new one that plays very well. I don't think buying an old one to expect better playability is valid. All Schon's are very high quality. If you dig the idea that they don't make the spliced forearms anymore go for the old one. If you find a new one you really like get it. You ain't gonna go wrong either way.

 

[pooldawg8]

Here is this one if you can live with some minor battle scars. Has some great old shafts makes for a super hitting cue.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=238746

You won`t get a better azer to deal with than you will with Bob.
GL in your search.
Jeff

 

[mattb]

Schon

Do a search In the main forum and you will find a thread on old vs. Newer Schon cues and lots of various opinions.

I, myself, will only play with the earlier versions. It is a feel and a preference for me. But I have also said many times that Schon must be doing something right because they sell a ton of new cues.

 

[Jaypool620]

Schon

I have played with some of the newer one and they hit good but there is something about the older one that I like but by vision alone it seem like they put more ivory in the older ones, I currently play with one that is an SP model from 1986 that's pretty old I think and it hits great

 

[rich337]

agreed

The old ones have spliced, sharp points. They are great ol cues and if you find one you can afford and like they are neat to have. The new ones have inlayed points. I have a new one that plays very well. I don't think buying an old one to expect better playability is valid. All Schon's are very high quality. If you dig the idea that they don't make the spliced forearms anymore go for the old one. If you find a new one you really like get it. You ain't gonna go wrong either way.

what he said

 

[rich337]

I have played with some of the newer one and they hit good but there is something about the older one that I like but by vision alone it seem like they put more ivory in the older ones, I currently play with one that is an SP model from 1986 that's pretty old I think and it hits great

i dont know about them putting more ivory in the older 1s i just bought this 1 and it has a ton of ivory inlays

 

[Renegade_56]

I have a CX37 and an STL13 for sale and a variety of shafts, if anyone is interested.

 

[daniel]

heres an older schon in pristine cond. previous owner played with a predator shaft so shaft is as new. elephant ear wrap. 19.4 0z 13mm. 500.00 shipped

 

[deanoc]

they all play the same
the one for 500 or the 450 are worth the money
if i wanted one now i would take either one
scon makes some cues with no points that i have owned and they play the same too

 

[kbooks3]

Here are a couple nice ones...SL 20 & R-8

Not sure what your budget is..but these are both under a grand.

 

[mac9ball]

Thanks for the advice. I am going to keep searching and hopefully I will come across one I like.

 

[mac9ball]

Thats a good lookin cue