I must second Andy Gilbert. I think he makes a cue that hits as good as anything. I had him make me a wrapless 4 pointer. Amboyna burl in the handle and the points, plus boxes around the butt lined up with the points.
I must say that my dealings with Andy were a total model for all other cue makers. He was extremely friendly, understood exactly what I was asking for, made some suggestions to the design I sent him, made me *EXACTLY* what I asked for, and did it all in a very reasonable time frame and VERY reasonable price. I can't say enough about how satisfied I was with the transaction. And I will admit I am one picky customer.
I should also point out that I sent Andy a Predator 314-2 blank. He put the joint in to match the cue. I must say this is the best hitting Predator shaft cue I've ever felt by far. It *almost* feels like a regular solid shaft, but with the Predator performance.
I would definitely give him a call...GREAT guy to deal with!
KMRUNOUT