A lot of bows to be had out there,custom or production. Try as many as you can get your hands on. Years ago I was looking at several custom bows. Prices from $400 to over $1000. Being a carpenter, I decided to try building my own. I ordered the plans and material and with a cheap portable band saw and hand tools built several bows that I still have today.
Most custom builders charge what I think is way too much for their products.
I used exotic hardwoods, Actionwood laminations, and fiberglass on my bows and never had more than $75 in material in each bow.