My 2001 Rick Howard is fairly old school as am I. Ebony butt sleeve w/ ivory Hoppe ring,
white/green spec wrap, ebony pts w/ 4 veneers, full ivory joint, 3/8x10.
NO INLAYS anywhere, only 4 veneers which enhance the cue.
2 shafts ~ 1 ivory ferrule/Le Pro & 1 Westinghouse micarta...