Yeah the 48 is pretty dang nifty for a factory bow and very smooth for what it is. I'm very surprised by some of the negative reviews I have read...I think some folks won't accept that its just a really short bow built for a certain intent, not a 62" recurve. The 48 doesnt pinch, but it does "crowd" when shooting split, and it definitely requires you be mostly on your A-game with a clean release past a certain yardage. But its not made for hitting a squirrels eye at 35 yds. Stay tuned for pics and a writeup in the near future.
Like I said though, a bow like Cody builds here is a no brainer if you want to go super short and want to build something custom. The personalized service and craftsmanship you get from a custom bowyer is priceless in comparison to just buying a factory bow off the rack. I've had these Tenbrook shorties on my list of bows I need to try ever since their debut.
My vote is the Tenbrook. Keep us posted and share pics if Cody builds you one.