I agree Michael,
When I picked this bow up from Brian's shop 4 or 5 years ago the Wenge was a lot lighter and Brian actually seemed kinda disappointed in it. It has aged gracefully over time and now the color is perfect IMO.
This was almost the last bow that ever left Brian's little shop in Ottumwa. The shop caught fire and was actually burning when I left. Brian had been there earlier in the day and got the wood stove going and luckily came back to the shop cause I showed up to pick up this bow.