South Bend Bamboo

Here's a basic rod I did for a client.  A entry-level model produced in the last years of bamboo rods.  It was splintered in the middle of the tip section and male ferrule of the tip was missing as well.  I was able to repair but it kept a slight set.  Luckily, it will just be for display.  I'm not sure why the before pictures went to portrait orientation, but you can see the difference.  I have always liked the color of South Bend's flamed (?) cane.