A jointed cue with an ebony butt and macassar ebony splices. The shaft is ash with an ebony butt jointed at 16 inches. This particular cue has a full threaded joint. Although it takes longer to assemble the cue, some players still prefer this method of jointing. If you would like extra splicing on your cue but don't want to be too over the top, then macassar ebony is probably the wood for you. One of the most elegant woods for a cue it offers a more subtle look.