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General Cue Description-

Master cue maker Tim Scruggs designed and built this cue in 2008. Faced with the task of creating a cue with classic styling, but with a modern touch, Scruggs used ebony and ivory make up the majority of the palette. Inlaid into ebony are classic shapes and a configuration that reminds the viewer of cue design history. To modernize the design, Scruggs built an eight-point veneered forearm with natural, blue, and natural veneer colors. Classic shapes are also inlaid in both the high and the low points. Other modern touches include ivory bow-tie inlaid ring work, a radial pin joint screw, and joint protectors. An ivory joint, and butt cap frame a textured leather wrap.

Here’s what the experts think- they are limited to 500 characters!

	Dick Abbott Tim Scruggs and Mike Cochran, rest his soul, have created many fine examples of traditional billiard instruments. This eye -catching eight prong ebony on ebony cue certainly fills the bill and then some. Classic ivory inlay designs executed to perfection and color combinations of ebony with the blue and natural veneers make for a very appealing cue. The bowtie ring decorative rings are a nice elegant touch. Extremely nice cue but not a monster.
	Fred Agnir Simple and sleek, this cue showcases Tim Scruggs’ cue elegance. I like that he has successfully mixed traditional inlay patterns into a more modern looking cue. The bow-ties look especially challenging for such tiny inlays. The bright blue veneers on the eight points sets this cue apart such that what would be yet another ebony and ivory cue is transformed into a truly unique and gorgeous look. The cue falls well short of monster status for me, but I can’t stress enough how elegant this cue is.
	Deno Andrews Traditional cues typically bore me, but this cue certainly makes it interesting. The veneered points, and the choice of color to split the black-on-black palette was perfect. Precision inlay work elevates a cue’s status in my book. Finishing high-end touches like ivory everywhere, and a nice leather wrap put this cue in the upper categories of style and distinction. Everything is the right size and scale and the cue is just aboslutely beautiful in every way. I believe Scruggs nailed the design perfectly as planned, but that the design itself isn’t quite Monster-sized.
	JimBo This is a classic cue made by a cuemaking legend and class act. Sharp points and sharp inlay work the way it’s supposed to be done. The blue veneers really make the cue pop. The design is simple and elegant and despite the fact that it’s no Monster it’s a cue anyone would be proud to play pool with. This is what a *CUE* should look like.
	Jim Stadum Tim Scruggs cues are known for their traditional designs, excellent playability and perfect execution. This cue appears to be no exception. I really like the choice of veneers, they are very clean looking and not too busy. The rings and Ivory inlays fit the traditional design perfectly. A very nice example of a Tim Scruggs cue that most everyone would be proud to own, however not a Monster IMO. I would also like to add that not only was Mike Cochran one of the nicest people I have ever met but he was a major part of Tim’s cues and he will be missed by everyone.

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