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Cue Stick & Billiards-Related Media
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In 2007, there are hundreds, maybe thousands, of custom cue makers throughout the world. The information Age has provided easy access to the basic knowledge of machining and cue making to the masses. Many cuemakers produce high quality cues, but only a small percentage of them made or make museum-quality cue sticks. The list below is not yet complete and will grow significantly in the coming months. In the mean time, these cuemakers' works are typically the most sought after in today's collectible cue market. (D) denotes the cue maker as deceased. Early Custom Cue Makers (1900- mid 1960s): Herman Rambow (D), Harvey Martin (D) Vintage Custom Cue Makers (1960s-70s): Gus Szamboti (D), George Balabushka (D), Frank Paradise (D), Burton Spain (D), Ginacue, David P. Kersenbrock, Craig Petersen (D), Tad Kohara, and more. Modern Cue Makers: Joel Hercek, Barry Szamboti, Ginacue, David P. Kersenbrock, Tim Scruggs, Bill Schick, Richard Black, Bill Stroud, Jerry Franklin (D)(South West Cues), Joe Gold (Cognoscenti), Mike Lambros, Dennis Searing, Paul Mottey, Tad Kohara, Jerry McWorter, Thomas Wayne, Mike Bender, Pete Tascarella, and many more coming soon. While the cue makers listed above are generally considered the most collectible, there are vast differences in design and construction techniques between them. Therefore, it is important for collectors to understand what it is about each cue maker that makes his work important.
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Above- Joel Hercek "Eyes of Picasso" cue.
Below- Rare footage of Gus Szamboti, one of the greatest cuemakers of all time.
The Custom Cue Museum mission is to educate the public about the history of pool cues and custom pool and billiard cue making, and the evolution of the custom pool or billiard cue stick throughout the 20th & 21st centuries. Secondary goals of cuemuseum.com include maintaining a permanent collection of museum-grade pool and billiard cue sticks for public display, showcasing museum-quality cue makers, offer educational articles relating to caring for pool cue sticks and preservation, and promoting billiard cue collecting for the hobbiest and investment seekers. Copyright 2007 cuemuseum.com, all rights reserved. No part of this web site may be used without express written permission of cuemuseum.com. Some of the pool cue makers featured here include George Balabushka, Herman Rambow, Harvey Martin, Burton Spain, Joel Hercek, Gus & Barry Szamboti, David Kersenbrock, Jerry Franklin South West Cues, Cognoscenti, Paul Drexler PFD Cues, Ginacue, Thomas Wayne, Frank Paradise, and many more.
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