i have one of those bows. i bought it back in 2003. a little work with a rasp and it's a decent shooter. you can finish it the way you want. like stated above it is not a real screamer but it is a good entry level/plinker. you will need to make a new string or at lease center serve that one. i have considered buying a heavier one so it's worth the money. you can call dan and talk with him.