I took a shot in the dark wanting a cue built but not wishing to wait 2-7 years to get it as I am of an age I may not last that long. I had a few pieces of wood that I wished to have built into a wrap-less cue and contacted Ronald. We chatted he asked direct questions to my thoughts and I sent him my wood. I do not have the cue yet but he has been communicative and informative as well as open to my thoughts and knowledgable the pros and cons and explaining his reasons why. Granted I’ve had a fair share of cues built over the years and all the builders were knowledgeable and delivered an exceptional cue. I have reached a point that I’ve come to appreciate simple and elegant over elaboration and fancy. Granted this cue has a ways to go but having said that I can’t say yet how it plays but from what I’ve seen and discussed I have high but honest expectations.