With a builder like McPherson, the woods are not the most expensive cost involved - it would be all that hand labor. As I understand, their CF construction uses injection molding on the back and sides, and pre impregnated carbon fiber sheets for the top. While there will still be plenty of labor involved, it should be much less than their wood guitars. That said, compared to their wood guitars, McPherson's CF models seem to be a real bargain... but don't tell them that!