Description
Delve into the unparalleled tonal excellence offered by our Master Grade Sitka Spruce archtop guitar wedge cut tops. Crafted for professional luthiers and discerning builders, these premium soundboards provide an exceptional foundation for instruments demanding superior projection, resonance, and playability. Sourced with sustainability in mind, each set embodies centuries of natural aging, promising an instrument of remarkable character and acoustic depth.
Master Grade archtop guitar sitka spruce wedge cut. Same description of grade as the dreadnought tops.These are wedge cut book sets. They make a better instrument than the plank cut option, because they are cut closer to the profile of the finished instrument. 2 pc book-set Min. Pc size 23.5″ X 9″ X 1.125 joining edge X .25″ outside edge. Please indicate in the comment section of you order what size instrument you are building.
These tops are produced from the finest tonewood fiber in the world. Procured from salvage sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce.
Enhanced Resonance from Master Grade Sitka Spruce
The natural aging process intrinsic to our old-growth Master Grade Sitka Spruce creates wood fiber with enhanced resonant properties unmatched by plantation-grown alternatives. This translates into instruments with superior sustain, harmonic richness, and a dynamic range that truly sings, making these the ideal tonewoods for an archtop guitar.
Technical Specifications for Master Grade Sitka Spruce Wedge Cuts
- Wood Species: Master Grade Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Grade: Master Grade (AAAA/highest non-figured classification)
- Cut: Precision Wedge-Cut Book Set (2-piece), optimized for archtop guitar profiles
- Minimum Piece Dimensions: 23.5″ (Length) x 9″ (Width) x 1.125″ (Joining Edge Thickness) x 0.25″ (Outside Edge Thickness)
- Source: 100% Salvage-sourced old-growth timber
- Target Instrument Type: Ideal for Archtop Guitars, including 17-inch models
- Note: Please indicate your instrument’s size in the order comments for optimal selection.
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 for Your Master Grade Sitka Spruce
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, confident in the durability and performance of our Master Grade Sitka Spruce.
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