Takedowns are very versatile. If I could only have one bow, it'd be a takedown. That way I could cheat and have several sets of limbs. A set for indoor dot shooting. A set for field archery. A set for 3D and hunting.
But there's nothing to compare with the sexy lines of a one piece.
bigcountry, if you're interested in getting into the more primitive end of archery, here's a place to start your shopping.
http://www.rudderbowsarchery.com/store/