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Custom Cues

Buyer’s Guide: Joss Cues Ltd.

November 13, 2008

I haven’t played with any Joss Cues.  From being around other players, Joss seems to have a good reputation.  Dan Janes and Bill Stroud started the company way back in 1968.  They split-up in 1972.  Since then, Bill Stroud has been making cues under the name of Joss West.  Dan Janes continues making cues with [...]

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Buyer’s Guide: Schon Cues

November 11, 2008

I played with a custom Schon cue for several years when I was in college (PSU).  I bought it from Ed Matushonek up in PA.  I really like that cue.  I had “upgraded” from a Meucci, which I didn’t like at the time.
Anyhow, enough about me, Schon cues are beautiful cues that play very good.  [...]

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Buyer’s Guide: J. Pechauer Custom Cues

November 11, 2008

J. Pechauer cues are made by Jerry Pechauer and his son Joseph.  Jerry started working on and building cues over 30 years ago.  I’ve heard a lot of good things about Jerry’s choice of wood for his shafts.  He has developed a process for harvesting, grading, drying and turning his shafts.
I’ve played with his cues [...]

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Buyer’s Guide: Paul Mottey Custom Cues

September 18, 2008

Paul Mottey is a custom cuemaker residing in Pittsburgh, PA.  He has been making cues since 1983.  The craftsmanship of his cues is truly top-notch.  His designs tend to be more classical like an old Szamboti or Paradise cue.  That is what attracted me to his cues many years ago.  More than that, I really [...]

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Buyers Guide: Thomas Wayne Cues

September 1, 2008

I am doing research about this cue maker. If you have any personal knowledge, dealings, experience and/or opinions about this cue maker, please contact me or post a reply below. Also, click on the rating “stars” to indicate your opinion of this cue maker. Thanks for your participation.
If you own a cue [...]

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