Dave made this cue for me in way back in 2007. It's from a Schmelke blank. Barbells are ebony, natural material on the joint protector and on the 3/8x11 pin tip. Ferrules are not, I don't remember what Dave was using then for ferrules. Tiger shaft included as well. Shafts are 12.75 and 13 not...
I bounce between a Barenbrugge and D series McDermotts, besides using a big pin they don't share any other characteristics other than I enjoy them all so much
Dave made the forearm for sure. I think Dave built the whole cue and Brian Mordt put the finish on but I'm not 100% on that...it was quite a while ago. There were either 4 or 6 made, this one is the only that pops up for sale though
Barrenbrugge..had 3 all have been great
Mottey...never seen a bad one
James White...see above
Rick Howard... lots of cue for the money in the Sw style
Mcworter..out of my league but he sure builds some cues