If possible, check models of brands out there and try them to see which size body has sound you like.
Usually, CF is layered in some way or another and different builders layer the soundboards different from each other for their own "tone". But sides and back can be CF or a less expensive CF/fiberglass mix. Rainsong and Journey have specific models that use the mixed material for sides and back to reduce cost--but many prefer the sound as well.
All the makers glue the soundboard to the top separately except Emerald. Emerald developed a unique way of building the entire guitar from a single piece of CF--so the top and even the bridge are all a solid piece intregal with the back and sides--not glued on.
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