Relevant article by a violin maker who is interested in innovation: http://josephcurtinstudios.com/article/innovation-in-violinm...

"It must be remembered that the violin is a cultural icon as well as a working tool, and iconoclasts – those who smash of icons – cannot expect a warm welcome at the temple gates."

He won a MacArthur grant. More articles: http://josephcurtinstudios.com/article-category/innovation/