I made a gorgeous character Yew ELb a while back that exploded after about 300 shots. I started on 2 replacement so that the guy I'd made it for would have a choice.
The one he didn't choose was a rather scruffy thing with the pith running up the belly, a kink at one end, some sideways bend and some ugly dflex at the tips. Other than that it was fine
Anyhow, I finished it off and here's a composite pic showing unstrung, braced and full draw in one pic. (about 55# @ 28")
Del