Trad 4 life, yes the bow was Rob's personal bow, he told me he liked it but ever time he got ready to go to the woods he always grabbed his recurve. I bought it and almost sold it myself for the same reason, im glad i didnt because it is slowly making its place right next to my 58# @ 28" Bob Lee "SMOKE" recurve. I will add to what you said about the quality of Lee bows they are second to none....