I think there is a big difference between a custom Joss West and a production Joss East.I’ve got an old Joss West from the 60’s that I bought on a whim and I love the hit. All my friends in college had production Joss cues amd I liked the way they hit so I had to by this one. Glad I did.
You got the better cue.
And theres nothing wrong with a Joss East.