Its hard to believe I havent owned this cue. I was getting these in the late 90s / early 2000s before anyone knew who Bob was, being just south of me. His very first cues had no signature and a 3/8x10 pin I believe. At least one I had did. These with this signature are the best, imo and many others. Ive never seen one with the maple band in the bottom and almost all his cues had uneven points, his sp's that is. His later cues with the full Griffin name and cnc points were also good but dont seem to fetch the money these do. For anyone who doesnt know, these play as good as a Bluegrass, Scruggs...etc. Maybe better. I donno know long you have had this one but I would guesstimate it at around 2000-2005. For sure not before 2000 but possibly after 2005. They dont come up often and theyll never be made again...so if ya know you better go
Also, who ever ends up with this and would like another shaft I might have an extra still