Looking to create an instrument with unparalleled visual appeal and exceptional tonal character? Our exclusive Blue Bearclaw Guitar Tops are precisely what discerning DIY guitar makers need. Sourced from unique reclaimed Sitka Spruce, each one-of-a-kind top boasts distinctive ‘bearclaw’ figuring, promising a truly individual build. These premium soundboards are perfect for crafting guitars that stand out, offering both aesthetic beauty and superior acoustic performance.

Elevate your guitar-building artistry with our Blue Bearclaw One-of-a-Kind Guitar Tops, meticulously crafted from reclaimed Sitka Spruce float logs. Each top has a Blue bearclaw pattern. The distinct patterns and natural acoustic properties of Sitka Spruce make these tops a stellar choice for anyone aiming to construct a guitar with both visual allure and superior sound.

Enhanced Resonance for Superior Sound

The unique “bearclaw” figuring often found in these reclaimed Sitka Spruce soundboards is a visual hallmark and a testament to their exceptional acoustic qualities. These Blue Bearclaw Guitar Tops are known for:

• Superior Projection and Dynamic Range: The aged, dense fibers of old-growth reclaimed Sitka Spruce deliver an outstanding stiffness-to-weight ratio, translating into powerful projection and a broad dynamic palette for your finished guitar.
• Rich, Complex Overtones: Natural aging and unique grain patterns create wood fiber with enhanced resonant properties, producing a rich tapestry of overtones and a clarity of tone unmatched by younger, plantation-grown alternatives.
• Optimized Vibrational Transfer: Each one-of-a-kind Blue Bearclaw Guitar Top is selected to ensure optimal energy transfer, allowing the instrument to resonate freely and sustain notes beautifully.

Technical Specifications for Blue Bearclaw Guitar Tops

Crafted to professional luthier standards, these distinctive Blue Bearclaw Guitar Tops offer exceptional structural integrity and tonal properties:

• Wood Species: Premium Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
• Figuring: Prominent Blue Bearclaw pattern, making each set truly one-of-a-kind.
• Source: 100% Reclaimed Sitka Spruce float logs, sustainably salvaged.
• Cut: Precision quartersawn and bookmatched set, ideal for flat-top guitar construction.
• Dimensions: Sized for standard flat-top guitar soundboards (pattern shown is a Martin D-28). Actual dimensions will vary slightly per one-of-a-kind set.
• Moisture Content: Expertly kiln-dried to optimal luthier specifications for stability and workability.

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Every soundboard originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, never from clear-cutting operations. This sustainable approach preserves old-growth forests while providing luthiers access to timber with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental gold standard in tonewood production.

Quality & Durability Assurance

Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each set meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system evaluates not just visual appearance, but critical factors including grain slope, stiffness, and resonant properties. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality for their finest instruments.