Kip- the green magnums were futurewood and the shading can vary from batch to batch. The shelf configuration could also vary a good bit depending upon the individual who finished the bow and how he/she felt was "right." That's one of the great things about wooden bows from this period; every one of them is unique regardless of the overall "sameness" of the model and year. BTW- Bowdoc will radius that shelf for you so its perfect. See you in Canada, Grant