Back after a few years

Greg Owen · November 29, 2015, 01:13:00 AM

I have been away for a few years and am ready to get back into traditional archery. When I left I had 4 new (to me) bows that I hadn't even shot. I can't find a string to fit this one. When I unwrapped this one, I was surprised. I forgot I had been so fortunate to acquire such an 'ugly' bow. Here are the specs.
Bow: Griffen TD
Bowyer: John McCullough
S/N: 2490606
Spec: 47# @ 28"
Length: 60"
Is this curly maple limbs? And what string should I get for it? Also, is the difference between the tips normal? Thanks for any help. Here are a few photos.

Izzy · November 29, 2015, 06:03:00 AM

The bowyer, John McCullough has stopped making bows. You've got a gem there and the tips are as they should be. I believe those limbs are a version of curly maple known as quilted maple.

mcgroundstalker · November 29, 2015, 06:15:00 AM

I would contact Josh Sowerby aka Oliverstacy a fine string maker and member of Trad Gang then have him build a 58.5" custom string for you... That's what works for my 60" Griffin longbow...

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... mike ...

Whip · November 29, 2015, 07:07:00 AM

Beautiful bow! And as mentioned quite a treasure. I'm more of a recurve guy generally, but do own a couple of Longbows that I just can't let go of. A Griffin takedown is one of them.

Welcome back!

November 29, 2015, 08:28:00 AM

Great looking stick, and welcome back to the Gang!

Bisch

Greg Owen · November 29, 2015, 10:59:00 AM

Thanks for the info and welcome guys. So I need a 58.5" string and probably about 7" brace height?

Keith Zimmerman · November 29, 2015, 02:47:00 PM

Beautiful bow! Several excellant string makers on here. Ive used SBDs, Dan Brinkley, Ryan Steadman, and a couple others. Ryans busy but the others will treat u well.

Petrichor · November 29, 2015, 02:57:00 PM

Allen with Ten Rings can build a string for that piece of art as well! I don't know much but I think 3" lower than bow length should be normally your string length.

Biathlonman · November 29, 2015, 03:33:00 PM

Been trying to find one like that for months! Don't bother with a string, just sell it to me!