Carbon Fiber for Musical Instruments
The beneficial qualities of carbon fiber make it a desirable product for many manufacturers in a variety of industries. From boating to aerospace, this lightweight, durable product is revolutionizing the manufacturing process. While many people haven’t yet heard about carbon fiber, it is already being used in products like musical instruments.
Commonly used in items that can endure extreme situations, the strength, weight, and durability of carbon fiber composite products makes them useful for fabrications that need the benefit of strength and lower weight, including boats and race cars. The addition of musical instruments to this list might seem odd, but there's a good reason why carbon fiber is ideal for use in this industry.
From all-out musical instrument design to instrument reinforcement, carbon fiber’s strength, lightness, and low damping qualities make it the ideal material for musical instrument construction. The flat surface carbon fiber strips provide a surface for epoxy bonding and give the necks of stringed instruments the ability to bend more, adding strength and sturdiness while reducing weight. The necks of guitars are also reinforced in a similar method. Additionally, specialized reinforcements have been designed for mandolins, violins, cellos, and basses, creating a more stabilized neck and headstock. For existing instruments, carbon fiber is used for repairs as well.
The music industry is starting to embrace this revolutionary product for many reasons. Carbon fiber musical instruments are more weather resistant, remaining resilient in heat and humidity and outdoor weather conditions. Instruments made from carbon fiber are stronger than their wood or brass counterparts, creating less worry and more confidence in baggage handling! Musicians might worry about the sound their new instrument will make, but a carbon fiber musical instrument has a smooth, warm sound and is designed exactly the same way wood instruments are. Though the idea might be alarming to some, as the uses for carbon fiber grows, so will the public’s confidence.
