High End Silver and Ivory Bill Schick cue
Bill Schick was a legendary, American Cuemakers Association Hall of Fame cuemaker based in Shreveport, Louisiana, renowned for his “old-school,” hand-crafted custom pool cues. Making cues from the early 1970s until his passing, Schick was famous for building highly complex, solid-hitting masterpieces completely in-house without the use of modern CNC computer automation.
Notable Characteristics of Schick Cues
- The “S” Signature Pin: Modern Schick cues feature a distinctive signature steel pin topped with a small ivory or natural material nub engraved with a stylized “S”. Older models often feature a rare, hand-written signature.
- Hand-Cut Inlays & Scrimshaw: He was highly praised for doing his own intricate scrimshaw artwork and hand-milling geometric shapes, points, and multi-colored veneers.
- Premium Materials: He frequently utilized exotic woods like Brazilian Rosewood, Cocobolo, Birdseye Maple, and spalted burls alongside precious materials like 14k gold, ivory, and smooth leather wraps.
- Classic Construction: Known for deep, forward-balanced solid hits, many of his builds utilized traditional 5/16-14 joints or flat-faced 3/8-10 wooden joints. He was also highly regarded for his pristine “Titlist” and Brunswick full-splice conversion cues.