Thanks for the bump and all the positive compliments.... believe it or not, this is actually a cue I'm thinking of offering up for sale. I've played with every cue I own with the exception of this one, as I think it's just too... well - pretty. I'm just torn about keeping or parting for now.....
I've played with a few of Ron's cues and they are awesome. I took this one to the pool hall with intentions on using it and I just couldn't do it. I showed it to several people, but it's only been out of my house that one time since I got it.
I'm on his list again in 2011 and I think I'm just going to get a more.. well - basic cue.
As for the ivory bumper, it's really cool and sets it apart. Ron did send me a rubber bumper to interchange should you want to do so ....