I have a very good looking and performing yew bow with horn tips and diamondback skin made by Ted Fry. It is 59# @ 27", 65". I have had it a few years and have probably shot it 1000 times. It is very fast and light. I am making my own bows and will not shoot this one much anymore. It was custom made with choice wood for some guy and he returned it for some reason and I bought it at a discount. I paid $600 but it went for $750/ish.
I use an EFA quiver with it and used artificial sinew wraps to mark the spots where the quiver attaches. I discovered today at the photo shoot, to my dismay, that the sinew had stained the skin and belly. I was going to refinish the belly anyway but I don't think the stain will come out of the skin....?
I show some pics here with potential wraps or quiver that can hide the marks. If I don't trade it here I plan to refinish it (I can have Ted resign it), wrap the stains, and give the bow away to someone who couldn't normall afford it and would appreciate it. I would do that anyway but I need so much stuff right now that I can't justify another giveaway without trying (see, the wife).
The bow is probably, realistically worth about $300 (?). I would consider any offer. I need wood arrows/shafts, feather chopper, drawknives, rasps, knives, guns, leather armguard, back or side quiver, etc. etc. Let me know what you think about it either way please.
