What is a Custom Cue in your opinion

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drivermaker said:
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If a customer comes to me and it make him feel good to think that he's coming to a "CUSTOM" club maker, then so be it.
In my case, I don't need an ego boost with the word custom, I'm just a Drivermaker and that's what customers will get. A damn good one though...I must admit.
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This is one of the best analogies to "custom building" I have read. I agree with you entirely. That being said, I think that there are a lot of fantastic cuemakers out there. "Custom" is only a word. If you want a cue made specifically for YOU, then have someone make you one. If you like your cue, and enjoy playing with it, then that's all that matters. I don't care who made it if it hits good.


Quote DM:
".....I always strive for ZERO defects in everything produced. So the word "CUSTOM" doesn't mean shit. The only thing that's important is HOW GOOD AND EXPERIENCED IS THE MAN BEHIND THE PRODUCT."

Tap, tap, my friend......well said.

~DC
 
drivermaker said:
....but I've never worn them. :D
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Oh…, sure you have. Every little tyke has, but I’d say they were just standard. Customs, on the other hand, tend to be created much latter in life.

Rick
 
Damn, I feel like I have just been horse whipped. lol. As my name indicates I am a novice at building cues. I guess I will always be a glue slapper because I don't ever intend to call myself a custom cuemaker. While I will strive to build a cue that hits good and don't make ya cringe to look at its ugliness, I will build what I want and hopefully it will fit someone and make them happy. Not badmouthing custom makers in anyway. I bet even the true masters build cues to someones specifications and then have that person to nit pick some insignifigant little thing that wasn't exactly like he envisioned it. I do know that if I continue in this hobby which very well may turn into a passion, as time goes on, I will build a better cue and maybe a notable cue or two. If I get to the point that I think I am really good, (I am a perfectionist) I hope I don't ever get to thinking that I am some kind of god. Hell, I'm gonna go slap some glue.........makes me tingle.
 
oldnovice said:
Damn, I feel like I have just been horse whipped. lol. As my name indicates I am a novice at building cues. I guess I will always be a glue slapper because I don't ever intend to call myself a custom cuemaker. While I will strive to build a cue that hits good and don't make ya cringe to look at its ugliness, I will build what I want and hopefully it will fit someone and make them happy. Not badmouthing custom makers in anyway. I bet even the true masters build cues to someones specifications and then have that person to nit pick some insignifigant little thing that wasn't exactly like he envisioned it. I do know that if I continue in this hobby which very well may turn into a passion, as time goes on, I will build a better cue and maybe a notable cue or two. If I get to the point that I think I am really good, (I am a perfectionist) I hope I don't ever get to thinking that I am some kind of god. Hell, I'm gonna go slap some glue.........makes me tingle.
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Slap away....hell, everbody's gotta start somewhere.

~DC
 
drivermaker said:
You damn right I want them to and there's nothing wrong with it. It's just business. . . . . . .
In my case, I don't need an ego boost with the word custom, I'm just a Drivermaker and that's what customers will get. A damn good one though...I must admit.
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Lawdy, DM. Are your fingers tired?? :D

Great post and analogy. Now I understand where you are coming from about using the words "custom cuemaker". Is my six years up yet? I am ready to talk to Joel!! ;)
 
hustlefinger said:
Oh…, sure you have. Every little tyke has, but I’d say they were just standard. Customs, on the other hand, tend to be created much latter in life.

Rick
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LMAO...you're right. I also remember wearing it when I got tackled playing football one time. Do dogs know the difference between standard and custom?
 
oldnovice said:
Damn, I feel like I have just been horse whipped. lol. As my name indicates I am a novice at building cues. I guess I will always be a glue slapper because I don't ever intend to call myself a custom cuemaker. While I will strive to build a cue that hits good and don't make ya cringe to look at its ugliness, I will build what I want and hopefully it will fit someone and make them happy. Not badmouthing custom makers in anyway. I bet even the true masters build cues to someones specifications and then have that person to nit pick some insignifigant little thing that wasn't exactly like he envisioned it. I do know that if I continue in this hobby which very well may turn into a passion, as time goes on, I will build a better cue and maybe a notable cue or two. If I get to the point that I think I am really good, (I am a perfectionist) I hope I don't ever get to thinking that I am some kind of god. Hell, I'm gonna go slap some glue.........makes me tingle.
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Everyone starts out that way. I did also. Just some words of advice...don't get into the habit of sniffing it too often or rest your head on the top of the work bench to take a snooze without looking first if there's a fresh batch close by. :eek:
 
drivermaker said:
Must have been something the guy from Hong Kong brought over with him.
I've had 'EM pretty bad at times....but I've never worn them. Don't think I want to try.... :D
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drivermaker it is not appreciated when you mis quote me. I did not say.

” Remember many years ago a guy from Hong Kong coming to Pasadena CA. & Shits arrived.”

Plus you humor is not appreciated! I think you are RUDE :mad:
 
Bruce S. de Lis said:
drivermaker it is not appreciated when you mis quote me. I did not say.

” Remember many years ago a guy from Hong Kong coming to Pasadena CA. & Shits arrived.”

Plus you humor is not appreciated! I think you are RUDE :mad:
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He didn't misquote you. He took part of the quote out, but you did reference new suits and shits arriving...lol. You made a typo and he was making fun of it. Relax, and if you want to avoid such things in the future, try proofreading!
 
Rackin_Zack said:
He didn't misquote you. He took part of the quote out, but you did reference new suits and shits arriving...lol. You made a typo and he was making fun of it. Relax, and if you want to avoid such things in the future, try proofreading!
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Thank you Zack...I know you have a good sense of humor. What do you think we should do for Mr. Bruce? Apparently he didn't get any sets of "custom" underwear made from the guy in Hong Kong because his current ones are wadded way to far up into the crack.

Relax Bruce...relax...this isn't serious stuff on here. Have some fun.... :D
 
Bruce S. de Lis said:
Picture is worth 1,000 Words

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Unique Cue Butt ;)
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Maybe if I get to be a big name cuemaker, I can name this cue my "black and white pinstriped suit" for my customer turned good friend - BSdl

Jack
www.johnmaddencues.com
 
Drivermaker,

I guess you do have a good point,

I guess if everything in life would go as planned, i would be using a Custom Jacoby like i wanted, but shyt happens in life.

And i had been checking out getting a custom cue done, but, in the end i didnt really feel like waiting 2 or 3 months to get it.

Anyways i am happy with the cue, and i guess thats all that matters.

Now heres the real question, say someone order's a custom cue, puts some $$ down to have it started but, like a month or so down the road, shyt happens and he wont have the $$ to pay for the rest of the cue, so the cue maker desides, to finish the cue and someone else buys the cue. Would it still be consider'd a custom?
 
StormHotRod300 said:
Drivermaker,

I guess you do have a good point,

I guess if everything in life would go as planned, i would be using a Custom Jacoby like i wanted, but shyt happens in life.

And i had been checking out getting a custom cue done, but, in the end i didnt really feel like waiting 2 or 3 months to get it.

Anyways i am happy with the cue, and i guess thats all that matters.

Now heres the real question, say someone order's a custom cue, puts some $$ down to have it started but, like a month or so down the road, shyt happens and he wont have the $$ to pay for the rest of the cue, so the cue maker desides, to finish the cue and someone else buys the cue. Would it still be consider'd a custom?
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I guess it depends on who was doing the "considering", wouldn't it?

On second thought it WOULD be a custom cue... it would be "custom cue - made originally for StormHotRod300".

It would again be a "personal" custom cue if you ever purchased it from the buyer that purchased it from the cuemaker because you couldn't afford to be the purchaser at the time of no bread. Comprende?
 
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drivermaker said:
When did it leave?....
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If I have to tell you, apparently you do not understand the Terms On Topic, and Off Topic. Topic Related, on Non Topic related...
 
Bruce S. de Lis said:
If I have to tell you, apparently you do not understand the Terms On Topic, and Off Topic. Topic Related, on Non Topic related...
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Sheesh, the man posted one of the best replies on custom vs. non-custom in this thread, what more do you want ? BTW, nice job editing out that shitty little typo.

Dave
 
Bruce S. de Lis said:
If I have to tell you, apparently you do not understand the Terms On Topic, and Off Topic. Topic Related, on Non Topic related...
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What the f*#k is with you man...get those wadded up panties out of your crotch and come down to earth. If you're dissatisfied, come up with something brilliant yourself. ALL THREADS go off in different directions, and many don't even come close to ending up where they started off. You're really starting to wear on me and that is not a good sign. I can see it coming...another guy with a gun and holster that wants to have a shootout with Drivermaker at high noon out in the street. Looks like another customer for Boothill coming up.
 
drivermaker said:
I can see it coming...another guy with a gun and holster that wants to have a shootout with Drivermaker at high noon out in the street. QUOTE]

whatcha gotta watch out for, is an asshole like me, shooting you in the back................ :cool:

VAP
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