I have been a member of this forum for quite some time. I have been pleased to some of my secrets and advice.
But more importantly I have also learned a great deal from you, the members of this forum and especially the EZ-Composite staff. Thanks to you all!
For the past 4 years I have been quietly developing a Carbon Fiber Violin based on the Classic Stradivarius model.Most of the materials used were purchased from the EZ-Composite site. The acoustical design of the violin was really the hardest thing to develop. At present I have sold 5 of these Violins, notably one to a player that toured with Carrie Underwood in her last North American Tour. They have been very well received by professional players.
I would like to invite all of you to take a look at these Violins on my recently launched website at  www.carbonfiberviolin.com     On the site I go into great detail about the construction methods I used and the development of the sound quality.
You may also enjoy the demos of the 4 and 5 string models played by the likes of Blue Grass legend Michael Cleveland. So be encouraged with your projects. And know that anything is possible with the right knowledge and carbon fiber of course.
Fred Gayford