My basic custom cue has a "B" grade birdseye or curly maple forearm and buttsleeve, a SS or linen phenolic joint collar (threaded on - not a sleeve), Irish linen wrap and a 3/8-10 joint screw.  The standard trim ring behind the SS collar is 1/4" black linen, identical to the trim ring I use on most of my shafts.  The buttcap is ivory colored PVC.  Many woods can be substituted for the forearm and/or buttsleeve at little or no extra cost.  Staining is also available.  The shaft has a fairly stiff taper, growing about .005 in the first 9".  It comes with either an Ivorine3 or Aegis2 ferrule.  The tip can be an Elkmaster, Triangle, Triumph or a Le Pro.

I'm also offering a modified 3/8-10 thread that gives a much snugger fit between the screw & the shaft.  It should help you "feel" the ball better.

A figured wooden handle can enhance the look of the cue and also provide a little more friction so that a lighter grip can be used.   Or, the Irish linen wrap can be clearcoated for the same reason while also protecting the linen.  More exotic woods can be used in the forearm, handle and buttsleeve, but as usual, the more exotic the wood or the fancier the grain, the more expensive it will be.  

Custom trim rings can be added at the standard A, B, C, D, and E locations.  

Points added to the forearm can be spliced (having sharp points) or custom CNC (having radiused points) and are available with colored veneers.

Custom inlays can be installed almost anywhere: inside the points, instead of points, at the tip of the points, in the handle, in the buttsleeve, in the buttcap and even in the shaft (within reason).  I've made inlays from exotic woods, ivory, fossilized mammoth ivory, bone, turquoise, malachite, corian and mother-of-pearl.  Most are variations of diamonds, ovals and rectangles but often the customer requests something completely different.  I've made dolphins, tigers, skulls, piston & rod assemblies, braids and many other unique geometric figures that were either designed by the customer or just the result of somebody's doodling.

A joint can be installed in some designs so the cue can be broken down for jumping balls more easily.  Uni-Loc quick release joints are nice in this application.

You can get a rough idea of the cost by consulting the chart below.  Contact me with your ideas and I can give you a better idea of the total cost.  If your feel comfortable telling me how much you're willing to spend, I can save us both some time haggling over details.  I will try to blend your desires with some design ideas that will give you the most value for your money.  For example, if I can incorporate the same inlay in 8 places instead of using 2 sets of 4 slightly different inlays, I can do it less expensively. 
 

NOTE:  Change in shipping policy
I used to ship by USPS because it was cheaper & I never had any problems.  Well, I finally had a problem.  A cue was lost in transit to Japan.  The ensuing red tape in trying to collect on my insurance claim has convinced me to switch to UPS or FedEx if for no other reason than their more comprehensive tracking system.  Unfortunately this security comes at a higher cost.  Domestic shipping charges will now be $25 (up from $20) and foreign shipping charges will now be $75 and up.  I recently shipped to Bulgaria & was appalled at the costs involved.

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