This was one of the first of Tim's higher end cues; it was obtained through the late Bob Huddleston at Cue & Cushion in St. Louis, who at that time was one of Tim's first dealers. It's a classic four point cue, with ebony points into beautiful birds eye maple with a piloted stainless steel joint.
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The points are
outlined with four color wood veneers, and the points are a typical
Scruggs design -- blocked above the wrap. Worthy of note is the fact
that even in the beginning, Tim's points were all razor sharp and
exactly the same length. Most cue makers don't achieve this quality in
their early cues. This one also has razor blade shaped ivory inlays
centered between thin maple rings in the ebony butt sleeve.
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This stick has three shafts -- two originals and one made by Jim Buss in St. Louis. All have ivory ferrules. It was purchased in 1981 and played with for many years before being restored to excellent condition by Jim Buss in 1993.
PRICE: $3,200
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