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   flintlockjohn
   

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   I was wondering where these rank in terms of other GBD models. Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

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   I have one, a pot, and compared to other GBD's I own and have owned it ranks right at the top!! I love the brushed look rustication. Sorry no pics, I don't have a camera.

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   Thanks Waymon. I have two Prehistorics that are both sweet smokers, plus an International that needs to have the stem replaced. I see quite a few Rockroots, and the prices seem to be all over the map.

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   Chris said this 4 months ago here: "It is the least expensive pipe they made in the 60-70's but some I have seen are quite stunning and made from good briar."

   I did a simple PM Forums search and found the whole thread, in case you're interested:

   http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/gbd-rockroot-884

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   Here's a link to GBD models that may be of some help.

   I find myself sitting idly on the line dividing past and future,
   as if I could kill time without injuring eternity. -- Thoreau
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   flintlockjohn
   

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   Roth: Thanks for the link. I never seem to have much luck with forum searches.
   Cortezattic: I have seen that list and actually copied down the order of quality for GBD pipes, but I could find no mention of Rockroots on there.

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   John:

   Scroll through the first table. It's alphabetized and tucked in there between Prodigy and Rose.

   Fnord

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   Thanks. I see it now.

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   While the Rock Root is on the low end of the cost scale for GBD, they made some interesting shapes in that finish. I sent my daughters fiance Rock Root and Tapestry GBD's as a Christmas gift. I restored both and the Rock Root was built/drilled just as nicely as the Tapestry (or my other GBD's) He said the Rock Root smokes just as nicely as the higher end Tapestry.

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    Viking Club has this nice Rock Root pot, looks in nice shape!

    http://vikingclubpipes.bigcartel.com/product/gbd-rock-root-9468-pot-billiard-estate-pipe-gnarly-and-cool

    Posted 3 months ago #

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