Maybe he said that because he is the one who builds them??
He's building off of that style of cue construction. What you'll get in a Bluegrass is quality woods and components, superior construction, and a longer lifespan from your cue. From what I know, his reputation was built off of his quality and playability.
McDermotts are playable, but will fall apart down the road. They are mass produced. Of course you're not going to see micarta ferrules and crazy birdseye on a McD cue.
He's building off of that style of cue construction. What you'll get in a Bluegrass is quality woods and components, superior construction, and a longer lifespan from your cue. From what I know, his reputation was built off of his quality and playability.
McDermotts are playable, but will fall apart down the road. They are mass produced. Of course you're not going to see micarta ferrules and crazy birdseye on a McD cue.