{"product_id":"gem-5-pool-cue-prototype","title":"New! Meucci Gem-5 Pool Cue (Prototype)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMeucci Gem-5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare, never-produced cue from a short run that was originally planned to continue into a larger production—but it ended when the company changed hands. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly four Gem-5 cues were ever completed\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this is \u003cstrong\u003e#1 out of the original 4 made\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the cue is engraved \u003cstrong\u003e1\/250\u003c\/strong\u003e, that numbering reflects the \u003cem\u003eoriginal production plan\u003c\/em\u003e—the series was discontinued and \u003cstrong\u003enever went into full production\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly four\u003c\/strong\u003e were completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features an ivory-colored sleeve over a maple forearm with six imitation ivory points and genuine turquoise chip inlays throughout the forearm and butt sleeve. It’s finished in Meucci’s five-proof urethane coating, including the wrap, for the classic Meucci look and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant note about the points (as pictured):\u003c\/strong\u003e The point inlays on this cue were hand-inlaid using a pantograph process. During the final turning to finish size, a minor spacing variance was revealed at the bottom of the points. This is cosmetic only and is exactly why this cue remained in our inventory—\u003cstrong\u003eit is being sold precisely as shown in the photos\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePictured to the left and below is the actual cue you will receive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/4892\/4475\/files\/meucci-gem-5-number-1-flaw_240x240.jpg?v=1771540578\" style=\"margin-right: 17.75px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 17.75px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" align=\"center\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#000000\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"specific_title\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#FFFFFF\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Gem-5 Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_specific\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip: \u003c\/strong\u003e12.5mm Medium UltraSkin tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerrule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polycarbonate ferrule for a soft hit-now made more durable than the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Pro hard rock maple. 14\"-16\" pro taper.  Brass insert threading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoint: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlat-faced wood-to-wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin: \u003c\/strong\u003e5\/16x18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForearm: \u003c\/strong\u003eIvory colored sleeve over maple forearm with 6 imitation ivory points Each inlaid with imitation ivory \u0026amp; blue genuine turquoise chip inlay within diamond and circles at the top and betweens of the points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrap: \u003c\/strong\u003eUrethane-coated black Irish linen with white specs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory-colored butt sleeve with six black diamonds inlaid with genuine turquoise chip inlay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraved \u003cstrong\u003e1\/250\u003c\/strong\u003e (original planned production run). The series was discontinued and \u003cstrong\u003eonly four\u003c\/strong\u003e were ever completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five-proof urethane coating - Including the wrap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBumper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic push-in rubber bumper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeights: \u003c\/strong\u003eEverlock Adjustable system 18-21oz. (weights sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty: No implied warranty other than being straight and as pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis cue is a Budget Billiards exclusive.\u003c\/strong\u003e This cue is \u003cstrong\u003e#1 of four ever made\u003c\/strong\u003e. Production was discontinued after the sale of Meucci. \u003cstrong\u003ePictured is the actual cue.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWe recommend the following American-made cue brands for their superior warranty and support:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eFor a detailed comparison of how these warranties stack up, see our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pool-cue-warranties-compared-what-players-should-know\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePool Cue Warranties Compared: What Players Should Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: 180px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pechauer-pool-cues\" style=\"display: block; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e Pechauer Cues \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003e American-made, lifetime warranty including warpage. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: 180px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mcdermott-pool-cues\" style=\"display: block; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e McDermott Cues \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003e American-made, lifetime warranty including warpage. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: 180px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking_cues\" style=\"display: block; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e Viking Cues \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003e American-made, lifetime warranty including warpage. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: 180px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/joss-pool-cues\" style=\"display: block; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e Joss Cues \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003e American-made with a lifetime craftsmanship warranty (warpage excluded).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meucci","offers":[{"title":"Sold Out","offer_id":45311939543295,"sku":null,"price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/4892\/4475\/files\/meucci-gem-5-number-1-4000.jpg?v=1771542825","url":"https:\/\/budgetcues.com\/products\/gem-5-pool-cue-prototype","provider":"Budget Billiards Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}