I _REALLY_ like the idea of a fretted violin, instruments should evolve positively, not stay in the dark ages...
Love the idea of that viper, but i guess they don't come cheap?
I used to play violin in primary school, but the lack of frets always pissed me off, but i loved the sound it created when you got it right... i'd love a fretted violin, i can't see myself being bothered learning all that muscle memory cr@p... again >.<