Trying to get JOSS to give you a straight answer in regards to their cues, mainly older ones, is much like going to the dentist and having him remove your molars via your anus........
It is not going to happen right away and will not be painless.....
Now, I have dealt with Evan Clarke at Schon cues numerous times. A VERY down to earth man who will literally talk to you on the phone for hours on end answering ALL of your questions and even shoot the shit with you about billiards in general....
Thats how it is supposed to be...