Alright, I need some guidance with some Cobs

[smoker13]

I've got a bunch of quality cobs (Missouri Meerschaum, Dagner/Missouri Meerschaum), and the only time I fired some tobak up in one it didn't seem too great.

I knew I was missing the mark but put the couple away and figgered I'd get on with it when summertime hours came calling. Well, I hear the whispers of the lovers as they roll on riverbanks, and the skeeters stingin' all around the fleshy upper flanks............Did I capture the mood of the season?

If so, then lend me a hand PLEASE and steer me into the magical world of COBS!

As always, your contributions and help are much appreciated.

 

[Richard Burley]

They taste like cardboard when new. Here, try this, by John Patton:

http://brothersofbriar.forumotion.com/t12942-the-corncob-primer-3-03-2012?highlight=primer

 

[mgtarheel]

Jake Hackert makes some great cobs. They cost a little more that the garden variety MM cobs, but well worth it. Anywhere from $35 to $45. You have to check this site everyday because when they come up, they go fast. Here is the link:http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=jake+hackert+pipe&clk_rvr_id=1165468393408&adpos=%7Badposition%7D&geo_id=10232&MT_ID=9&crlp=%7Bcreative%7D_2416792&cmpgn_id=43275846&keyword=jake+hackert+pipe&device=c&crdt=0&ad_grp=3783586373&ul_noapp=true

 

[mgtarheel]

Jake Hackert makes some great cobs.  They cost a little more that the garden variety MM cobs, but well worth it.  Anywhere from $35 to $45.  You have to check this site everyday because when they come up, they go fast.  Here is the link:http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=jake+hackert+pipe&clk_rvr_id=1165468393408&adpos=%7Badposition%7D&geo_id=10232&MT_ID=9&crlp=%7Bcreative%7D_2416792&cmpgn_id=43275846&keyword=jake+hackert+pipe&device=c&crdt=0&ad_grp=3783586373&ul_noapp=true

 

[mgtarheel]

Hell, sometimes it's so good I say it twice. :lol!:

 

[Timbo]

I've found all cobs take a few smokes to lose the corn taste. Myself I love it, it goes nicely with a good Virginia. Give the cob another few bowls and see how you go. 

Cheers 

Tim

 

[fishnbanjo]

You didn't say what tobaccos you tried, personally I'd go with a burley or something with burley in it to break it in, cobs and burley go together like ham and cheese. I love breaking in a Cob and don't mind the Cob taste at all but not everyone does, regards.
banjo

 

[Richard Burley]

[Why'd this thread go wide? Weird.]

 

[KevinM]

Re: Wingenroth Pipe Shop in Lebanon, Pa. -- I understand it closed last Fall due to onerous tobacco taxes.

 

[mgtarheel]

Look at this cob by Jake Hackert http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corn-Cob-Pipe-by-Jake-Hackert-2211-/162557153669?hash=item25d9295185:g:KF0AAOSwbiFZRVr2