An Exceptional Piece of Southwest Cue History – Completed in 1992 and Authenticated by Laurie Franklin
Offered at Biggelbachs.com is an extraordinary 1992 Southwest Custom Pool Cue, featuring East Indian Macassar ebony, South American Goncalo Alves, six traditional points, and striking red-and-white veneers.
Completed in 1992, this cue represents an early chapter in the history of Southwest Cues, founded by legendary cuemaker Jerry Franklin.
What makes this particular cue especially desirable is its accompanying Southwest Cues authentication letter, dated July 16, 2013, and signed by Laurie Franklin, confirming the cue’s original construction and design.
For serious Southwest enthusiasts and custom cue collectors, this combination of documented history, premium exotic woods, and traditional Southwest craftsmanship makes for a compelling collectible.
Authentic 1992 Southwest Craftsmanship
The forearm features a beautifully figured East Indian Macassar ebony nosepiece inlaid with six points of South American Goncalo Alves, bordered by contrasting red-and-white veneers.
The deep reddish-brown tones and dramatic grain patterns of the Macassar ebony complement the warmer Goncalo Alves points, creating a rich, traditional appearance.
The cue features a Macassar ebony base with an Irish linen wrap and a Goncalo Alves butt cap, providing a coordinated design from joint to bumper.
Decorative joint rings combine natural brown linen phenolic and maple, incorporating Southwest’s distinctive 7-3 slot signature in red.
These details are specifically documented in the accompanying Southwest Cues authentication letter.
Verified Southwest Cues Documentation
This cue includes an authentication letter issued by Southwest Cues on July 16, 2013, addressed to Doug McMullin of Portland, Oregon.
The letter confirms:
- Original completion year: 1992
- Original cue weight: 20 oz
- Original length: 58 inches
- Construction: Double laminate
- Forearm: East Indian Macassar ebony
- Points: Six South American Goncalo Alves points
- Veneers: Red and white
- Butt cap: Goncalo Alves
- Base: Macassar ebony
- Wrap: Irish linen
- Ringwork: Natural brown linen phenolic and maple
- Signature detail: Southwest 7-3 slot design in red
The letter is signed by Laurie Franklin of Southwest Cues.
This documentation provides valuable confirmation of the cue’s history and original design.
Review photos carefully, as cue has a few minor marks on it from prior use.
























































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