Topic: Looking at a Bonzini B90 - what to look for?

[JHL1963]

Hi, I've learned a lot on this great forum. I'm looking at a used B90 that sounds great - about 5-7 years old. Is there anything in particular to look out for that goes wrong? I see several red flags on some tornados but nothing on the Bonzini. Thanks all

[kgstewar]

I'd make sure the playfield is in good shape and the rods are straight. Bent rods are straightenable to a point, but severely bent may need to be replaced (@$60 each). These are great, fun tables. Bonzini USA has every spare part you could ever need and they are also great about giving advice, etc.

[Alan Cribbs]

Look at the playfield closely.
If it still has a sparkle in it, then it has very little play on it.
Also look underneath the table if you have access holes the the leg nuts, then it is a newer model.
We are currently out of stock of new tables. The Christmas rush depleted our inventory. We have some customers on a waiting list at this time. We have some great tournament tables that are for sell left that have about $250.00 in upgrades.  I have 3 ITSF licensed tables for sell as of 12/15/13. They are slightly higher than a B0-90.

I'll be back in the office on December 23rd.

Alan Cribbs

[JHL1963]

Thank you very much guys, appreciate the info Alan I will be in touch either way as I will want some spare parts if it works out. Great forum!

[JHL1963]

Thanks again Alan & KG, I picked up the B90 yesterday - the kids and my wife are already in love. The quality of the table is very impressive  and I'm enjoying the French playing style. The telescoping feature is also very nice with the young kids as everybody says. Serial # is 36357 and the gentlemen said he bought it in '09ish from the local dealer. (I don't see any access holes in the bottom). Playing surface is definitely "sparkly". No doubt its going to be in the family for a long time.

Interesting - most of the Bonzini pics are shown without the playfield lines - is this standard? I really like them.

[kgstewar]

Table looks great! You will have a lot of fun with it, I'm sure.

[Alan Cribbs]

Looks to be in great condition. All of our B-90's come with playfeild lines. The only exceptions are with our tournament tables. About half find the lines a distraction and the others don't care. Let me know if you need anything for your table.



Alan

[nicolo]

hello,

i'm looking for a B90, used will do, and based in San Francisco. Any ideas where I can get my hands on one? i have so much good memories of playing the bonzini in france during my youth. seems like this forum is THE place to be if you want one.

regards

[TSR_Brad]

Looks to be in great condition. All of our B-90's come with playfeild lines. The only exceptions are with our tournament tables. About half find the lines a distraction and the others don't care. Let me know if you need anything for your table.



Alan

Hey Alan...

Know anything about this one?

[JHL1963]

hello,

i'm looking for a B90, used will do, and based in San Francisco. Any ideas where I can get my hands on one? i have so much good memories of playing the bonzini in france during my youth. seems like this forum is THE place to be if you want one.

regards

Give Alan or Gloria a call at Bonziniusa.com - I believe they still have a handful or tournament tables available. Great people to deal with.

[nicolo]

thank you. gloria told me they are out of stock of the b90 home model and are taking back orders right now. price for a new one is pretty steep, i was hoping to find a used one. I'll ask her about tournament tables. what is the difference with the traditional B90 anyway?

[Alan Cribbs]

Brad,

Sorry for the late reply.
That was a table we did for 3M about a year ago.
I cannot remember the exact location it was sent to.
Been working in Kansas City for a few months now.


AC

[TSR_Brad]

Brad,

Sorry for the late reply.
That was a table we did for 3M about a year ago.
I cannot remember the exact location it was sent to.
Been working in Kansas City for a few months now.


AC

A fellow 3Mer alerted me to its location. Along with a used Warrior, it's in one of the building lobbies at 3M's main campus. We stopped by and tried it out one day last week. It even had some cork balls with it.