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# Premium Grade

## Products in this category

- [Premium grade Bearclaw Carved top mando front](https://alaskawoods.com/product/aaa-premium-grade-bearclaw-carved-top-mando-front/) — Discover our AAA Grade Bearclaw Carved top mando fronts, precision-crafted from salvage-sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce tonewood. These mandolin soundboards feature exceptional bearclaw figure, superior acoustic properties, and consistent tonal response. Each wedge-cut bookset measures 17-19 inches long with 6-inch-wide halves, tapering from 1 inch at the joining edge to 5/16-3/8 inches at the narrow edge.Premium Tonewood FeaturesAAA Grade Bearclaw Figured Sitka SpruceSalvage-Recovered Old-Growth TimberQuartersawn Vertical Grain ConstructionOptimal Thickness Taper for ResonanceIdeal for Mandolin Top Construction · $130.00
- [Premium quilt/curl & bearclaw Dreadnought Guitar top](https://alaskawoods.com/product/premium-quilt-curl-bearclaw-jumbo-gtr/) — Premium Grade Quilt-Curl and Bearclaw Dreadnought Guitar Top
Discover this Premium Grade quilt-curl and bearclaw Dreadnaught Guitar top, a Sitka spruce soundboard featuring intricate bearclaw figuring combined with delicate quilt or curl grain patterns. Each top from this salvage-recovered old-growth log possesses its own distinct visual signature, providing a distinctive foundation for your next acoustic instrument build.
Proprietary EarthTone Soundboards™ Features

 	Sitka Spruce Soundboard: AAA Grade with exceptional acoustic performance and resonance for vibrant, clear tone
 	Salvage-Recovered Old-Growth Timber: Sustainably sourced with naturally aged cellular structure
 	Precision Quartersawn Vertical Grain: Maximizes tonal response and structural integrity for consistent sound
 	Bearclaw and Quilt or Curl Figuring: Each top offers unique aesthetic appeal with premium visual character
 	Competitive Pricing: Access high-grade tonewood materials at exceptional value for discerning luthiers · $175.00 · was $200.00
- [Premium Bearclaw Sitka Spruce Flat Top Mandolin](https://alaskawoods.com/product/premium-bearclaw-sitka-spruce-flat-top-mandolin/) — Premium Bearclaw Sitka Spruce Soundboards for MandolinsPremium Bearclaw Sitka Spruce flat top mandolin soundboards deliver exceptional acoustic performance with striking bearclaw figuring. These versatile booksets work excellently for flat top mandolins, bouzoukis, baritone ukuleles, and small body tenor guitars.EarthTone Soundboards™ - Our signature brand for superior acoustic instrumentsSalvage-Recovered Old-Growth Timber - Sustainably sourced wood rich in tonal propertiesPrecision Quartersawn Vertical Grain - Maximizes tonal response, stability, and durabilityVibrant, Clear Sound - Achieves excellent resonance and projection for professional-quality instruments · $50.00
- [Premium Bearclaw Sitka Spruce Tenor Ukulele](https://alaskawoods.com/product/premium-bearclaw-sitka-spruce-tenor-ukulele/) — Bearclaw Sitka Spruce Tenor ukulele tops feature exceptional figured grain patterns sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth timber. These AAAA-grade tonewood booksets deliver superior resonance and acoustic performance for discerning instrument builders.Two-piece figured booksets with authentic bearclaw grain patternsSalvage-sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce for sustainable, superior tonewood qualityAAAA Grade: Highest quality designation for professional instrument buildingPrecision quartersawn vertical grain for optimal tonal response and stabilityDimensions per half: Lower bout 4.5", waist 3", upper bout 3.375" x 12.25" longIdeal for tenor and smaller ukulele constructionEach top showcases the distinctive visual appeal and dense character of premium old-growth Sitka Spruce, offering professional-grade tonewood for serious luthiers seeking exceptional acoustic potential and aesthetic beauty in their ukulele builds. · $37.00