i have a 2006 gilbert j/b made from a beautiful piece of highly figured cocobola. cue has a synthetic(white, not ivory, hoppe ring and joint. also has the 3/8 10 pin at joint and jump joint.) i bought this cue new from scott murphey(cueaddicts.com) at this years derby city classic. with the upgrades(hoppe ring and joint, i paid about 440 for the cue . it is like brand new,no dings or scratches or anything. i had mike guylassey put on a new moori tip as i was using this as my playing cue. i have no pics, but if you go to www.indyq.com roy has one like it under gilbert cues made from purpleheart with a maple hoppe ring and his has a black joint, mine is white in both places and is truly the best looking gilbert j/b that i have seen. i will take 350 for it. shaft is between12.95 and 13 mmm. i will also put a money back gurantee on this cue if the buyer(upon receipt of the cue is not absolutely 100 percent satisfied with this cue and that i have described it accurately. i simply don't know how to take and download pics.) feel free to call me at 704 418 0080. jason (jayburger)