--- title: "Bracewood" url: https://alaskawoods.com/product-tag/bracewood/ type: term taxonomy: product_tag taxonomy_label: "Tag" count: 6 lang: en --- # Bracewood ## Products in this category - [Western Red Cedar Bracewood | Premium Old Growth Quartersawn](https://alaskawoods.com/product/western-red-cedar-bracewood/) — Western Red Cedar Bracewood for Superior Instrument Crafting Western Red Cedar bracewood delivers exceptional acoustic performance and dimensional stability for discerning luthiers and instrument makers. This old growth, quartersawn stock combines superior workability with the tonal clarity and projection essential for premium stringed instruments. Acoustic Performance: Enhances tonal clarity, projection, and resonance for acoustic guitars and similar instruments Dimensional Stability: Quartersawn vertical grain from old growth timber minimizes warping and maintains structural integrity Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio: Provides essential soundboard support without excessive mass, optimizing dynamic sound quality Workability: Straight grain and consistent density enable precise cutting, shaping, and reliable gluing surfaces for intricate luthiery Responsible Sourcing: Harvested from managed forests for environmentally conscious instrument makers Grade: A | Wood Species: Western Red Cedar | Product Type: Bracewood Stock · $7.50 - [Flat sawn split face bracewood](https://alaskawoods.com/product/flat-sawn-split-face-bracewood/) — Flat sawn split face bracewood from EarthTone Soundboards™ offers luthiers a specialized solution for precision guitar bracing. Sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth Sitka Spruce, this AA-grade tonewood is prepared specifically for radiusing and cutting multiple vertical grain braces without the weakness typical of flat-sawn stock.Flat Sawn Split Face Bracewood SpecificationsWood Species: Salvage-Recovered Old-Growth Sitka SpruceGrade: AACut Type: Flat Sawn Split FaceIdeal Application: Custom radius profiling and vertical grain brace cuttingVolume Packaging: 1/2 Boardfoot (.5 bdft) per unit, approximately 72 cubic inchesQuantity Recommendation: Sufficient for bracing one complete guitarSuperior Acoustic PropertiesSustainably sourced from naturally aged timber ensuring superior acoustic responseDelivers rich, vibrant tones with excellent projection and sustainOptimal grain orientation enhances sound clarity and structural integrityProfessional-grade material for serious instrument builders and luthiers · $10.00 · ★ 5.0 (2) - [Flatsawn Bracewood](https://alaskawoods.com/product/flatsawn-bracewood/) — Flat-sawn Bracewood, produced with the finest tonewood fiber in the world. Procured from salvage sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce. Next best to the ultimate split face flat sawn brace stock is this... · $13.00 - [35 Pound/15 bdft box Split Bracewood](https://alaskawoods.com/product/half-box-split-bracewood/) — Box Split Bracewood for Professional Guitar BuildingBox Split Bracewood from EarthTone Soundboards provides 35 pounds of salvage-recovered old-growth Sitka Spruce bracing material, delivering approximately 15 board feet of premium tonewood for luthier projects. Each piece features a split face ensuring optimal quartersawn grain orientation for superior acoustic response and instrument stability.Material: Old-Growth Sitka SpruceGrade: AA (Salvage-Recovered)Quantity: 35 pounds, approximately 15 board feetGrain: Quartersawn vertical grain with split face orientationProject Capacity: Suitable for up to 30 guitar buildsSourcing: Responsibly harvested salvage-recovered timberThis half-box format offers professional-grade bracing material at exceptional value for experienced builders and luthiers seeking dense, naturally aged Sitka Spruce with outstanding vibrational characteristics. · $300.00 - [Hand Split Sitka Spruce Bracewood](https://alaskawoods.com/product/hand-split-sitka-spruce-bracewood/) — Hand Split Sitka Spruce Bracewood elevates acoustic performance with superior fiber alignment and tonal response. Sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth timber and meticulously hand-split, this bracewood is crafted for discerning luthiers. Each 1/2 boardfoot volume provides premium material for guitar bracing with exceptional clarity, vibrancy, and harmonic richness. Superior Craftsmanship for Professional Instrument Builders Unlike sawn timber, our hand-splitting process follows natural grain patterns, minimizing run-out and maximizing strength-to-weight ratio. This method ensures optimal acoustic projection and resonance in every instrument. Hand-Split for Superior Fiber Alignment - Maximizes tonal response and instrument voice clarity Salvage-Recovered Old-Growth Timber - Sustainable sourcing with acoustically superior characteristics Precision Grain Structure - True fiber run on all faces for consistent performance Professional-Grade Quality - Ideal for serious luthiers and instrument builders Sold by 1/2 BDFT - Approximately 72 cubic inches per unit for guitar bracing applications · $11.00 · was $13.00 · ★ 5.0 (5) - [Head And Tail Block Stock](https://alaskawoods.com/product/head-and-tail-block-stock/) — Head And Tail Block Stock in AAA-Grade Old-Growth Sitka SpruceOur Head And Tail Block is meticulously cut from AAA-grade old-growth Sitka spruce, delivering superior strength and acoustic properties essential for instrument building. Each block measures approximately 2"X3"X23", providing ample premium tonewood material for constructing the structural foundation of guitars and other stringed instruments.Structural Integrity and Acoustic PerformanceHigh-quality Head And Tail Block components are crucial for the structural integrity and acoustic performance of handcrafted instruments. Our old-growth Sitka spruce tonewood ensures exceptional stability, enhanced resonance, and excellent workability for luthiers, forming a robust foundation that contributes to the overall sound and longevity of your finished instruments.Premium Tonewood FeaturesAAA-Grade Old-Growth Sitka SpruceSalvage-Recovered Sustainable SourcingPrecision Quartersawn Vertical Grain for Maximum Tonal ResponseExceptional Acoustic Performance and ResonanceSuperior Stability and WorkabilityDimensions: Approximately 2"X3"X23" · $15.00 · ★ 4.0 (3) - [SPECIAL-35 pound/15 board foot Box of sawn bracewood](https://alaskawoods.com/product/special-half-box-of-sawn-bracewood/) — Box of Sawn Bracewood for Professional LuthiersOur box of sawn bracewood delivers approximately 15 board feet of salvage-sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce, ideal for building roughly 30 guitars. This Half Box measures 10" x 24" x 10" and weighs 35 pounds, offering exceptional tonewood quality in a convenient, shippable format. The collection features primarily quartersawn pieces for optimal grain orientation and acoustic response, complemented by flat-sawn selections suitable for custom resawing.Superior Acoustic Properties and Sustainable SourcingOld-Growth Sitka Spruce: Salvage-recovered timber with naturally aged fiber and superior stiffness-to-weight ratioRandom Size Pieces: Versatile selection of quartersawn and flat-sawn stock for flexible project requirementsProfessional-Grade Quality: Precision-selected tonewood meeting rigorous standards for instrument buildersSustainably Sourced: Procured from naturally fallen trees in pristine forestsReady for Construction: Sufficient quantity for complete luthier projects and custom builds · $180.00 · was $200.00 · ★ 5.0 (1)