--- title: "Sawn Bracewood" url: https://alaskawoods.com/product-tag/sawn-bracewood/ type: term taxonomy: product_tag taxonomy_label: "Tag" count: 5 lang: en --- # Sawn 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 - [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) - [Sawn Sitka Spruce Bracewood](https://alaskawoods.com/product/sawn-sitka-spruce-bracewood/) — Sawn Sitka Spruce Bracewood for Acoustic Guitar Bracing Our Sawn Sitka Spruce Bracewood is a premium tonewood component sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth Sitka Spruce. These random-sized pieces (averaging 1x3x23 inches) are sold in 1/2 boardfoot volumes, providing sufficient material for complete guitar bracing systems. Featuring precision quartersawn vertical grain orientation, this bracewood delivers exceptional acoustic performance, structural integrity, and optimal tonal response for discerning luthiers. Superior Acoustic Properties Salvage-sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce timber for uncompromised wood quality Quartersawn vertical grain maximizes strength, stability, and sound transmission Enhances vibrational properties and overall tonal clarity in acoustic guitars Excellent workability for precise bracing system construction Consistent quality trusted by professional instrument builders This sawn Sitka Spruce bracewood is an essential material for luthiers seeking to achieve balanced, articulate, and resonant acoustic performance in their creations. · $8.00 - [Sawn Ultra Light Sitka Spruce Bracewood](https://alaskawoods.com/product/sawn-sitka-ul-spruce-bracewood/) — Sawn Sitka Spruce Bracewood for Acoustic Guitar Bracing Our Sawn Sitka Spruce Bracewood is a premium tonewood component sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth Sitka Spruce. These random-sized pieces (averaging 1x3x23 inches) are sold in 1/2 boardfoot volumes, providing sufficient material for complete guitar bracing systems. Featuring precision quartersawn vertical grain orientation, this bracewood delivers exceptional acoustic performance, structural integrity, and optimal tonal response for discerning luthiers. Superior Acoustic Properties Salvage-sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce timber for uncompromised wood quality Quartersawn vertical grain maximizes strength, stability, and sound transmission Enhances vibrational properties and overall tonal clarity in acoustic guitars Excellent workability for precise bracing system construction Consistent quality trusted by professional instrument builders This sawn Sitka Spruce bracewood is an essential material for luthiers seeking to achieve balanced, articulate, and resonant acoustic performance in their creations. · $20.00 · ★ 5.0 (5) - [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 Luthiers Our 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 Sourcing Old-Growth Sitka Spruce: Salvage-recovered timber with naturally aged fiber and superior stiffness-to-weight ratio Random Size Pieces: Versatile selection of quartersawn and flat-sawn stock for flexible project requirements Professional-Grade Quality: Precision-selected tonewood meeting rigorous standards for instrument builders Sustainably Sourced: Procured from naturally fallen trees in pristine forests Ready for Construction: Sufficient quantity for complete luthier projects and custom builds · $220.00 · ★ 5.0 (1)