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Is the wood below the joint a single block of ebony or the shaft is still running through to the butt end?
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If it was a one piece made into a 3/4 by having a joint fitted, the shaft will run all the way through. If it was made as a 3/4, normally the butt will be solid ebony, turned to round and any additional splices added to that. It is easier to turn a lump of solid ebony than turn more ash/maple to round, splice ebony to cover it completely, and turn it to round again.Originally Posted by Straight strike View Post
Hope this helps.
DeanIf you want to play the pink, but you're hampered by the red, you could always try to play the brown!
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Cheers, but would there be any noticiable difference in play feel as you might have known?Comment
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Hi Straight strike, each cue plays differently, even a replica, regardless of whether it is a 1 piece, 3/4 or middle joined... imo, the playing qualities or feel of a cue is pretty much inherent in the wood used and a good cue maker is able to bring out those fine playing qualities...Originally Posted by Straight strike View Post
Also, I find that the type of tip used is equally important to me as the cue in terms of feel. Put on a rubbish tip and no matter how good the cue is, it would still play horrid...
When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back. GET MAD!!Comment
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Exactly. A well made 3/4 cue will "feel" and play better than a poorly made one piece cue. Same with splicing. A well made machine spliced cue is better than a poorly made hand spliced cue. It is all dependant on the wood used. If you have a one piece that "feels" a certain way, and get it jointed, it will feel different. It will only be marginal and the average player might not even notice it, but it will be slightly different.Originally Posted by damienlch View PostHi Straight strike, each cue plays differently, even a replica, regardless of whether it is a 1 piece, 3/4 or middle joined... imo, the playing qualities or feel of a cue is pretty much inherent in the wood used and a good cue maker is able to bring out those fine playing qualities...
Also, I find that the type of tip used is equally important to me as the cue in terms of feel. Put on a rubbish tip and no matter how good the cue is, it would still play horrid...
No 2 cues will play exactly the same, Even if made from the same piece of timber. If you had a piece 1.5" x 3" x 60", cut it down the middle to give 2 pieces of 1.5 x 1.5 x 60 and made 2 cues using 8 pieces of ebony from the same length, both would play different. It is remarkable, amazing, and bizarre, but both cues can have similar playing characteristics or be completely different.
Best thing to do is try a few of each, and see how you get on.
Dean.If you want to play the pink, but you're hampered by the red, you could always try to play the brown!Comment
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