Really nice Brad 
Scott,
There are 6 boards in the top, joined by biscuits.
Brad
If a biscuit joiner could cook, I might have said “yes”.
Brad, fantastic walnut you have there. That stuff would have made great gunstocks in my area. Your friend has some great talent with woodworking tools, what a combination to make that desk. Enjoy that to the fullest, take care, just keep on keeping on, John.
That is one beautiful tying desk with drawers. That will be a treasured family heirloom.
Many happy years tying on your desk.