# Tom Kuhn Appreciation thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Exhibition\ **Created:** [February 7, 2013, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173 "2013-02-07T12:26:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 23
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/444 "2024-02-04T21:04:05Z")
My mistake, looks like some pine I’ve seen but I’m not an expert, a sweet yo-yo regardless ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/445 "2024-02-04T21:59:47Z")
I agree it’s got that look for sure ---
**Author:** ![jblack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c4cdca/32.png) [@jblack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jblack)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2024, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/446 "2024-02-06T20:02:46Z")
Here’s one I’ve never seen posted before. This was a prototype for the 10th Anniversary of Tom Kuhn and BC (2005). The body appears nearly identical to the RD2 shape with a color slightly darker than a TK Sixty. Embossed leather caps stating “10th Anniversary” “Special 2005 Edition” with BC in the center. TK limited edition engravings inside. And no, I have not dared remove the leather caps to see what’s under. I suspect this was a trial for the Territory Ahead Roller Woody release with the leather caps (though that release used a Roller Woody body). ![IMG_9952 Large](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/3/5/e35a9eacf5e2fbfcf13959425160512e544436f8.jpeg) ![IMG_9954 Large](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/0/5/8058d74f63876cdb2948066830d493f7a7d2bc67.jpeg) ![IMG_9953 Large](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/6/0/c60cc3304b9e4f7d023c5bac536889c1b1fd43ad.jpeg) ![IMG_9955 Large](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/9/1/891d6da50bbe169f6e9fd23da8fef14c152090fd.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![chrismacg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@chrismacg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrismacg)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2024, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/447 "2024-02-07T17:16:16Z")
![IMG_0411](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/d/9/ed9900fd9d41ba0b4ee518c4cb3d068bccdf76db.jpeg) Obviously I’m enjoying playing with the new SB-X from Tom Kuhn, but not in the traditional manner. Here’s the TK-mini X. 🤪 ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/448 "2024-02-07T17:55:30Z")
That is just FABULOUS!!! ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/449 "2024-02-07T18:09:39Z")
I have a No Jive that belonged to Stuart Crump (actually had the pair but traded one away 🤦‍♂️), it’s walnut with the normal No Jive stamps. Or at least Stuart thought they were walnut. ![IMG_3835](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/8/c/48c627849acf67d08780f539bb56fb5a89a08d6d.jpeg) ![IMG_3836](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/9/1/6918d239c6bed733ca1bd6523f1fef0a59ba6154.jpeg) ![IMG_3837](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/3/9/a39c74922fa06c70d886b1c0381173ab2b2ade21.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![chrismacg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@chrismacg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrismacg)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/450 "2024-02-07T18:30:23Z")
That looks like walnut. I know in the late 80s Tom Kuhn offered Clean Machine Walnut No Jives, but I’ve never actually seen one. Until you posted this, I’d only seen Walnut Diamond Specials. ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/451 "2024-02-07T18:48:17Z")
That’s awesome, first I’ve heard of Walnut Clean Machines! ---
**Author:** ![jblack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c4cdca/32.png) [@jblack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jblack)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/452 "2024-02-07T19:51:09Z")
I think I also have one of these Walnut No-Jives in my collection. I’ll pull it out and try to get some pics - unlike Maple, walnut tends to get lighter as it ages. I have both a dark and a light walnut diamond special for comparison. I’ve never heard of a walnut clean machine! That would be pretty cool. ---
**Author:** ![jblack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c4cdca/32.png) [@jblack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jblack)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/453 "2024-02-08T00:53:35Z")
I would not have imagined this combo, must feel like throwing a cocktail jigger around! ---
**Author:** ![Overtinkering](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/overtinkering/32/663225_2.png) [@Overtinkering](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Overtinkering)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2024, 3:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/454 "2024-02-08T03:02:45Z")
![20240207_121048](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/5/b/d5b6bc7343f5f240d2f23daf8c248f123b519a2e.jpeg) Absolutely loving my forst TK yoyo She’s beautiful ---
**Author:** ![jblack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c4cdca/32.png) [@jblack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jblack)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/455 "2024-02-08T15:32:39Z")
CSOG Musical Shenanigans - Advertising No-Jive. I’ve got the story to share on this one. Both sides feature the same printing. No branding anywhere on the yo-yo and the inside is blank (like the 25th Anniv. white butterfly No-Jive also released in 2003). This also has the first appearance of any printing on the hex nut, see the note overlay. The Big-Yo commemorative of 2004 had the ultimate printing of the photo, but I understood from Brad C. that it was incredibly difficult to do. ![IMG_9960 Large](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/7/b/27b5ee918893d0fa67a80f95c00abe06a19d87a1.jpeg) ![IMG_9961 Large](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/b/d/abd9e25f3e2a3c0ee8b26752fd391d1def9c78bf.jpeg) So why would this yo-yo have been made? Turns out that CSOG is the “Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Guild” and Musical Shenanigans was their fundraiser event for 2003. Ok, so why the yo-yo? It featured The Smothers Brothers Show as special guests. From the News [article](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2003/3/26/34345/Symphony-Presents-Musical-Shenanigans.aspx): "The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Guild’s annual fundraising event presents Musical Shenanigans featuring the CSO Orchestra and Robert Bernhardt, conductor on Saturday, April 5, at the Chattanooga Convention & Trade Center. It will star Tom and ■■■■ - The Smothers Brothers Show with special guest The Yo Yo Man and Michael Preddy, music director. Officials said, “The evening is full of shenanigans, surprises, an auction, and loads of fun beginning with a CSO Youth Orchestra performance, followed by the Choo Choo Kids, caricatures of guests by a local artist, and a specially created dinner representing funny anecdotes of The Smothers Brothers that has become synonymous with the word shenanigans.” Musical Shenanigans is chaired by Pat and Tim Ford who said, “We are very excited to be part of an organization that brings wonderful music to our city, superb entertainment, and now a performance with The Smothers Brothers.” … There you go, a perfect explanation for an unlikely ad yo-yo. I do not know how many were made, but few have ever surfaced. I bought this from Brad C. in 2012 when they were finding some random old stock. ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/456 "2024-02-08T16:59:21Z")
Love it! I’ve always wondered about that one! I virtually never see them! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/8/b/08b0789cd828a1bec4b006b8c3f8f1ec7e0fceb3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![chrismacg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@chrismacg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrismacg)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/457 "2024-02-23T15:06:13Z")
> [@jblack](#): > > It will star Tom and ■■■■ - The Smothers Brothers Show Wait… This site censors D\_i\_c\_k’s name? ---
**Author:** ![jblack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c4cdca/32.png) [@jblack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jblack)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/458 "2024-02-23T17:56:49Z")
I wouldn’t expect anything less from Tennessee… ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/459 "2024-03-12T16:58:42Z")
Haven’t seen many of these posted… > [@Modern Responsive March 2024 Throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-responsive-march-2024-throws/395538/87): > > TK Tom Cat & The Rose Polished with Brushed Rims. Added a thin Dif Pad (RIP Frank Difeo) and finally getting the gap re-tuned, using YYF 100% cotton. [20240312\_083710] [20240312\_083730] [20240312\_083546] [20240312\_083744] ---
**Author:** ![chrismacg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@chrismacg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrismacg)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/460 "2024-04-15T16:30:45Z")
I’m running a Dutch auction for a bunch of rare Tom Kuhn Yo-Yos. Please check it out: > **[Dutch Auction - TKFG](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Wn2n-RbtcaC2GC4Pjw46aGskdyBXdKe3uGmVO8cSI7A/edit?usp=sharing)** > > The Field Guide to Tom Kuhn Yo-Yos Yo-Yos for Sale or Trade To raise money for the book on Tom Kuhn Yo-Yos I am writing On Hold ---
**Author:** ![archiesdad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/archiesdad/32/310033_2.png) [@archiesdad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/archiesdad)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/461 "2024-04-19T14:44:15Z")
Do you know anything about this yoyo for sale on EBay? Tom Kuhn Silver bullet SB2 YoYo, special edition anodized blue swirl [https://www.ebay.com/itm/276431758662?mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&ch=osgood&euid=0794d7fa20524467a531e81aa9a502e1&bu=43215042399&ut=RU&osub=-1~1&crd=20240419060826&segname=11021](https://www.ebay.com/itm/276431758662?mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&ch=osgood&euid=0794d7fa20524467a531e81aa9a502e1&bu=43215042399&ut=RU&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20240419060826&segname=11021) ---
**Author:** ![jblack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c4cdca/32.png) [@jblack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jblack)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/462 "2024-04-19T16:35:12Z")
That was a standard color release for 1998 - I have an extra one still untouched in the box (see below). This color was sold for a long time - I also have a World’s 2006 engraved version. That one on ebay doesn’t have great pics, can’t tell condition or serial #. Hit me up if you are interested in mine. ![IMG_0270 Large](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/0/7/1075d28681546e4d67b06635b6a99742276f2bfa.jpeg) ![IMG_0271 Large](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/4/2/a42bfae7221ca120a9bde18c7ed5a248be5cdcdf.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![archiesdad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/archiesdad/32/310033_2.png) [@archiesdad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/archiesdad)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/463 "2024-04-19T19:25:43Z")
Thanks! You actually have good enough pictures that it looks like a desirable yoyo. I believe that I can pass it up, though. I am way over budget for yoyos this month! I , in my limited experience, though, had never heard of this variation. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173.md?page=22) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173.md?page=24)