You have a TRUE collector cue!
My first non-Meucci was a Schuler which I later replaced with a Mottey and truly never looked back. I felt that Ray's cues were well made but still production cues with not much more than a personalized signature and extremely rare joint configuration. As a shooter it hit like a pall peen hammer with a resounding "DINK" and got lots of comments about it's short billiards ferrule. I lost big time when I went to sell it. I know it was that ferrule and wider tenon that made it hit as stiff as it did, so the late Mr. Schuler knew something about function over appearance. So, what's my point?
You have a true collector there. I would guess Mr. Schuler did not make more than a handful of converted cues like yours if in fact yours isn't the only one which would make it extremely rare. That is truly a non production cue unlike the thousands made and displayed in billiards stores across the country over the years. Also, I believe any titliest converted by a well known maker has got to be worth at least $700. Can you imagine how much a converted Titliest would go for if it were converted by the hands of Bob Meucci? Whew! Hey Bob, I need a conversion cue, Quick !!!!
Man, If you don't have to sell it, think twice. If you do, my best to you.
Larry
