I'm sorry I didn't mention it in my post but yes, it is a hairline crack in the hoppe ring. I got good photos of it because I wanted it to be clear but then forgot to put in in the text.
ALSO, The cue is 59" which I also forgot in the original post.
I am selling my mid-eighties titlist custom cue with two shafts. The cue was refinished, re-wrapped and one shaft made, all by Ernie Gutierrez (Ginacue) in 2002.
The cue weighs 18.5 ounces with either shaft. The shafts are 13mm & 13.15mm with ivory ferrules The pictured case is also included...