WTB Custom Cue

Interesting points. I know it is possible to have both in one cue. I haven't rushed to buy anything and have been looking for over 6 months. I only named a few cue makers that I have heard good things about. Every person is different and is going to say this guy makes good cues or that guy makes good cues etc. I agree that it is possible 1-2 years I will be looking to buy one IF I do not like how the cue I purchase looks or feels. I can not predict that. I have looked at all the types on your list. Several of those cues (or at least the cues I like from those types) are out of my price range. I am definitely not going to go with a plane jane that hits good, I am ready for more of the wow factor in the look. That is a good idea to post cues that I like to see what is similiar that is out there. I will have to maybe look into that tomorrow or late this afternoon. Thank you for your reply.
 
Too bad you're not interested in a wrapless cue. I have a pretty cool 1-of-a-kind older Kikel made of red palm in forearm and buttsleeve; black palm in handle (has a dark side and a light side); ebony points; white ivory in joint, ferrules, and all inlays (not sure about the veneered rings but Kikel says yes but can't accept pictures so not sure). I recently had it refinished by Ernie Martinez and it's in really good condition.

Here are a few pictures:

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PM me if interested. And just a comment, if you've played with a Meucci that has been refinished over the linen wrap, that's the same as playing with a wrapless cue in my opinion. You never touch the wrap in that case. Good luck with your search.

I also have a josswest with a leather wrap made in 2000 but it has very little ivory - it's a flat-faced radial pin with a stainless collar...but very awesome cue.

Dave
 
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12squared said:
Too bad you're not interested in a wrapless cue. I have a pretty cool 1-of-a-kind older Kikel made of red palm in forearm and buttsleeve; black palm in handle (has a dark side and a light side); ebony points; white ivory in joint, ferrules, and all inlays (not sure about the veneered rings but Kikel says yes but can't accept pictures so not sure). I recently had it refinished by Ernie Martinez and it's in really good condition.

Here are a few pictures:

Kikel-Refinished001.jpg


Kikel-Refinished002.jpg


Kikel-Refinished005.jpg


Kikel-Refinished003.jpg


Kikel-Refinished007.jpg


Kikel-Refinished009.jpg


PM me if interested. And just a comment, if you've played with a Meucci that has been refinished over the linen wrap, that's the same as playing with a wrapless cue in my opinion. You never touch the wrap in that case. Good luck with your search.

I also have a josswest with a leather wrap made in 2000 but it has very little ivory - it's a flat-faced radial pin with a stainless collar...but very awesome cue.

Dave
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Nice ring work' I heard his cues hit good?????
 
swami4u said:
Nice ring work' I heard his cues hit good?????
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Hi Swami4u,

Yes, Dave's cues play very well. A very good player in Denver area, Bill Skinner, only plays with Kikels and would have bought this cue in a heart beat if he didn't have an order in with Dave. He hit a few balls with it and loved it - it played like his.

I agree with you about the ringwork, it's very nice and well executed, coupled with the wood combination it is just a cool, unusual looking cue that you don't see everyday. I only posted this because I thought it was close to what the poster was asking for - except for being wrapless.

Dave
 
Doug, the QB custom is very nice looking. Not quite the design I am looking for, but still a very nice cue! I do want a wrap, either leather or lizzard. The search continues! Thanks for all your replies.
 
Spimp13 said:
I am looking for a custom cue between the price range of around $2000-$3500. It needs to be new and unused. I am a fan of ivory, but not tinted yellow ivory, more of the brighter white type. I apologize if I am going to be picky, but just curious what is out there in this range! I have a few ideas I have tossed around in terms of designing my own cue with Worminator that I may still go with, but just checking to see what is out there first. Thanks
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We just obtained a pristine 8-pt Josswest from a collection...check it out in our new listings: http://www.cueaddicts.com/newcues.html

It's a pretty big cue for this price range and I'm sure he's willing to negotiate some. If interested, please contact Matt directly on this one....(423-396-9255) or ridingnthedirt@hotmail.com
 
Thanks again guys for all the replies! Just to reiterate what I am looking for... I would like the cue new/unused. I would like an ivory joint (no unilock joint), ivory butt, and ivory in the top and bottom of the cue. I would also like either a leather or lizard wrap. Even though I have seen several good designs with multi colors I am trying to limit that to not include color combinations with (blue, green, purple, orange). Here are a couple of examples of cues that I like (maybe with a bit different of design, but the style that I like).

The second Mottey on this page.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=106366

This Dishaw cue with changing the butt to be ivory, and putting a wrap on it....I would change the design a bit, but sometimes brown and ebony really make the ivory stick out.

http://www.dishawcues.com/cocbola.jpg

Joe Callalucas most two recent cues that were in the ICCS show were very nice looking as well. Hope this helps and wish me luck!
 
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