Hercek Rare Cue

Description

• RARE HERCEK CUE!
• Made by one of the very best of the best!
• These beautiful, fine crafted custom cues absolutely do not come up for sale often! We are extremely fortunate to have this one available in our inventory!
• The joint, inlays, rings, & ferrules are natural white.
• Joel of course is one of the all time greatest Chicago cuemakers and notably one of the true masters of the full splice! His Bio is listed below! Amazing history!
• 4- Sharp Ebony points in-to nicely figured Curly Maple up front! Natural / Green / Light Blue / Black veneers.
• Tight form fit Black & White Linen Wrap
• Jet black Ebony butt sleeve w/ all natural white & black inlays that consist of Razor blade windows, Starbursts, Diamonds, & Dots!
• Natural white joint- / piloted 5/16-14 Pin- 58″ Cue.
• Butt weight- 15.1 oz- ( Rolls laser straight! )
• Two premium old growth maple shafts included!
• #1- 4.2 oz- 13 m. IV. ( Straight. )
• #2- 4.2 oz- 12.95 m. IV. ( Slight taper roll. )
• One shaft rolls perfectly, the other just has a little movement in the center when rolled. ( Literally next to nothing and the tip doesn’t come off the table. ) Both shafts roll great when attached to the butt as they should! The tapper is really good!
• Note: This cue was just refinished by Joel Hercek! It looks fabulous all the way around! The finish work is some of the best we have seen! Joel’s overall craftsmanship, fit, finish and all aspect of his work are regarded in the industry as some of the very best.
• This cue is a total GEM! Definitely a keeper!
• About Joel– Note: Credit to the Hercek cues website for the information / write up below.
  Joel’s journey began at a young age when his father, a skilled player of both three-cushion and pocket billiards, introduced him to the game at ten. While his passion for the game was significant, his interest in the equipment, particularly billiard cues, was even stronger.
  Mr. Hercek’s path to cue making was preceded by years as a dealer in fine and collectible cues. His previous 14-year career in forestry at the Lake County Forest Preserve of Illinois provided him with extensive knowledge and appreciation for the properties of various woods.
• This experience, combined with access to a wide array of the finest cues as a dealer, led him to develop strong theories about design and construction, ultimately inspiring him to become a cue maker. Joel had the unique privilege of learning the art of cue making from the late master craftsman Burton Spain, whom he befriended during his time as a collectible-cue dealer. In 1993, after Mr. Spain was diagnosed with cancer, he offered to sell his business to Joel. During an eight-month apprenticeship with Burton, Joel developed his own philosophies on design and construction techniques. He learned Mr. Spain’s full splice blank technique, a method that dates to the origins of cue making and was perfected by Burton Spain. This technique, though difficult, labor-intensive, and costly, was exclusively employed by Hercek for many years before Joel refined his blank construction to its current state. This refinement of his construction will continue to evolve.
• Joel also takes immense pride in his inlay work and engravings, all of which he executes personally. He often dedicates several weeks, and sometimes months, to researching and designing each one-of-a-kind cues. His design inspirations are drawn from artistic and architectural periods, historical artists, nature, and even music. Joel is committed to ensuring that all his cues are original and unique. Joel utilizes the finest woods from around the world and incorporates exquisite materials such as gold, silver, and mother of pearl. When he’s not building cues, Joel spends time with his wonderful wife Margaret and seeks the occasion round of golf.
• This outstanding cue made by one of the true masters of the art of cuemaking absolutely will not last long! This is a must have for any collection of fine cues! First come first serve online special offer!
• Available now for only $ 6,950!
• Click here to see a video clip for a closer look!
• ( No overseas shipping due to the natural materials.)