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Title: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Gingerbusiness on October 26, 2014, 11:29:04 AM: Hi all,

Does anyone know what an X on the shoulder stamp means?

Most have a letter in a box but this is just an X.

Any ideas?
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: tim2000s on October 26, 2014, 12:10:41 PM: Made by Chris King as I understand it, in Robertsbridge.

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Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Gingerbusiness on October 26, 2014, 12:22:46 PM: And, for my own piece of mind, that is a very good thing?
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Alvaro on October 26, 2014, 12:44:15 PM: He is GN bat workshop on Twitter. I'd assume it's a very good thing.
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 26, 2014, 01:19:48 PM: Yes, he makes the Pros' bats and designs some of the shapes, like the Nemesis. As far as I am aware, he is the main GN bat maker here in the UK...
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Gingerbusiness on October 26, 2014, 01:24:23 PM: Wow. Ill take that.

I was hoping it would be something good - not a factory second or something worse...

Finally, a bit of bat luck!
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: JB on October 26, 2014, 04:08:30 PM: I will too, my Oblivion LE has an X on the shoulder. The guy who I bought it off said it was a Robertsbridge custom at least I know it's probably true now
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: tim2000s on October 26, 2014, 04:10:31 PM: My custom dynadrive has the same maker's mark and is a fabulous piece of willow so I imagine that your custom oblivion is also pretty nice...

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Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: JB on October 26, 2014, 04:20:37 PM: It's a LH Tim, don't think it would have anyone drooling over it's looks, probably 40% heartwood, but the pick up and performance are both excellent! I'll try upload a picture or 2
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Gingerbusiness on October 26, 2014, 04:22:22 PM: Mine is on that Legend I got from eBay.
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: JB on October 26, 2014, 04:32:04 PM: (http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p714/jonbarron1/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps613f00e1.jpg)
(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p714/jonbarron1/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps447032a1.jpg)
(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p714/jonbarron1/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3b0204b9.jpg)
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: JB on October 26, 2014, 04:33:34 PM: Quote from: Gingerbusiness on October 26, 2014, 04:22:22 PM
Mine is on that Legend I got from eBay.

That's been a really good buy then mate!! The risk was definitely worth the reward, is it in your weight range?
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Gingerbusiness on October 26, 2014, 04:35:43 PM: It's bang on 2'9. Best bat I've ever brought for £175!
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: jwebber86 on October 26, 2014, 05:09:35 PM: sounds like a great buy
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: JB on October 26, 2014, 05:10:22 PM: Nice one, aren't they around £500 to buy new?
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Alvaro on October 26, 2014, 05:49:20 PM: Quote from: Gingerbusiness on October 26, 2014, 04:35:43 PM
It's bang on 2'9. Best bat I've ever brought for £175!

Any pics? :)
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Gingerbusiness on October 26, 2014, 06:57:18 PM: (http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag184/gingerbusiness/0D896C7C-04EC-4BD4-BF33-C7F6D4D23414_zpsm02hmatc.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/gingerbusiness/media/0D896C7C-04EC-4BD4-BF33-C7F6D4D23414_zpsm02hmatc.jpg.html)

(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag184/gingerbusiness/152B6F7B-B572-4AAC-AED7-9F1CCECD91D2_zpsvurvbyir.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/gingerbusiness/media/152B6F7B-B572-4AAC-AED7-9F1CCECD91D2_zpsvurvbyir.jpg.html)

(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag184/gingerbusiness/178754DF-0ED3-4408-AF38-D810CB7499BA_zpsgqsktnxf.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/gingerbusiness/media/178754DF-0ED3-4408-AF38-D810CB7499BA_zpsgqsktnxf.jpg.html)

(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag184/gingerbusiness/4B1DCE62-E6DB-46F6-9FA8-1040969BBFDA_zpsq6cnxtxd.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/gingerbusiness/media/4B1DCE62-E6DB-46F6-9FA8-1040969BBFDA_zpsq6cnxtxd.jpg.html)

(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag184/gingerbusiness/FAADE629-ED11-4D90-96EE-4A7DF9C1ADB6_zpsk9lkmp0z.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/gingerbusiness/media/FAADE629-ED11-4D90-96EE-4A7DF9C1ADB6_zpsk9lkmp0z.jpg.html)

(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag184/gingerbusiness/F79B88C5-3176-4BFD-813F-8F7829C68C27_zpsxlj4nrax.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/gingerbusiness/media/F79B88C5-3176-4BFD-813F-8F7829C68C27_zpsxlj4nrax.jpg.html)

(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag184/gingerbusiness/632AD3F2-8B8A-4AA7-BAD9-F8427ED4E68E_zpshhltkqll.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/gingerbusiness/media/632AD3F2-8B8A-4AA7-BAD9-F8427ED4E68E_zpshhltkqll.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Gingerbusiness on October 26, 2014, 07:01:14 PM: Et Voila!

I think the photo at the bottom is interesting - The Legend Vs The Airstream Vs The Pod.

Arguably three of the best bats currently on the market.
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Alvaro on October 26, 2014, 07:28:09 PM: Ebay pays off it seems
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: JB on October 26, 2014, 07:42:16 PM: Ebay can be good, I got a new Hellfire Pro for £160 a couple of weeks ago
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Gingerbusiness on October 26, 2014, 07:44:51 PM: eBay pays off SOME of the time.

I have been using it for 15 years and even now, you have to be so careful of scams, idiots etc.
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: tim2000s on October 26, 2014, 08:03:50 PM: Sometimes you can get a set of used GM OLE pads for only £5.50...

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Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: joeljonno on October 26, 2014, 08:08:39 PM: Quote from: tim2000s on October 26, 2014, 08:03:50 PM
Sometimes you can get a set of used GM OLE pads for only £5.50...

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With a slight tear, nothing unfixable.
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Gingerbusiness on October 27, 2014, 09:05:25 AM: Quote from: Alvaro on October 26, 2014, 07:28:09 PM
Ebay pays off it seems

Oh and the bloke forgot to take out his other purchases from Robertsbridge so I got two pairs of the brand new design inners for free too.

Excellent!
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Neon Cricket on October 27, 2014, 10:39:18 AM: Ahh you're kidding!!!

Good for you mate, can't believe I didn't buy it now haha
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Alvaro on October 28, 2014, 12:52:56 PM: (http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd117/fake_street_spirit/B1B-4IfIUAAkcxK_zps5e91bae1.jpg) (http://s224.photobucket.com/user/fake_street_spirit/media/B1B-4IfIUAAkcxK_zps5e91bae1.jpg.html)

Here's your man.
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Gingerbusiness on October 28, 2014, 01:03:33 PM: Lovely!

Just what I look for in a quality batmaker - a man with a beard of experience.

Excellent :)
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: procricket on June 26, 2015, 07:29:12 PM: So what do the stamp mark which i think is O but maybe Q mean
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: thebigginge on June 30, 2015, 06:50:28 AM: Shoulder stamps are used as so that bats can be dated from there point/location of manufacture.

These stamps vary over each production year. Some makers will stick to one stamp, others will change around.

Regards

Alex
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: playresumes on April 10, 2022, 07:26:49 AM: Just came across this old post when searching about shoulder stamps. I got this bat last year and wondered what the x in a box meant. Is it similar to the original post? Thanks
(https://i.postimg.cc/cJzF2RKv/0-D369-C1-F-BB51-43-AD-8078-3-DE46-E0-BE994.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3ygjDDFh)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKzPTWKt/499-CF398-625-A-41-EB-B225-084697-FA34-B2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qpF6xvT)
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: Chalkie on April 10, 2022, 12:08:19 PM: Have a look at this thread as well.

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=39623.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=39623.0)

Usually a letter stamp inside a box is the year of manufacture, but sometimes there are 2 stamps as mentioned in the thread.

I believe the theory was that the X (without a box) was the mark of a very well regarded GN bat maker at Robertsbridge.
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: playresumes on April 10, 2022, 08:44:20 PM: That’s makes sense. Thanks for clearing it up!
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: thegowerwaft on May 19, 2023, 07:33:25 PM: Post resurrection.

Anyone know what a B means on a GN? Is it year or maker?
Title: Re: 'X' shoulder stamp
Post by: procricket on May 19, 2023, 08:31:38 PM: I think it a year my cobra has a b which I think is current year

Indian made I think mine is a 5 star

My ultra has a A which I think is a year older