Description
Discover the superior acoustic potential with our 1-Piece Violin Non-figured Sitka Spruce top, expertly crafted for discerning luthiers seeking exceptional soundboard materials. This outstanding violin spruce top delivers unparalleled tonal clarity, projection, and resonance, making it the ideal choice for creating instruments with a captivating voice and outstanding playability. Sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth timber, this non-figured Sitka represents the finest tonewood fiber available for violin construction.
Enhanced Resonance & Tonal Excellence
Experience the profound acoustic benefits of naturally aged old-growth Sitka Spruce. Our 1-Piece Violin Non-figured Sitka soundboard delivers an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, crucial for superior projection and dynamic range in violin construction. The natural aging process, spanning centuries, enhances the wood fiber’s resonant properties, providing a tonal richness and clarity unmatched by younger, plantation-grown alternatives. This violin spruce top ensures your handcrafted instrument will possess a captivating voice, rich with sustain and nuanced harmonics that engage both player and audience.
Technical Specifications: 1-Piece Violin Non-figured Sitka Top
- Product Type: AA Grade 1-Piece Violin Top
- Wood Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Grade: AA Sort (Highest quality non-figured, ensuring clear, straight grain and optimal tonal characteristics)
- Figure: Non-figured (selected for superior structural integrity and consistent sound transmission across the soundboard)
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber from pristine Alaskan forests
- Dimensions: Generous sizing, typically exceeding 11 inches in width and ample length, ideal for crafting standard to larger violins and ensuring sufficient material for custom shaping
- Cut: Quartersawn for superior stability and optimal grain orientation, significantly enhancing sound transmission and acoustic response
- Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to exacting luthier specifications for immediate and reliable use in instrument construction
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
Every 1-Piece Violin Non-figured Sitka 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 violin spruce and other tonewoods with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental gold standard in tonewood production, ensuring each piece combines acoustic excellence with environmental stewardship.
Quality & Durability Assurance
Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each soundboard meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system evaluates critical factors including grain slope, stiffness, resonant properties, and overall tonal potential. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality and reliability for their finest violin instruments and custom builds.



Eric Crawford (verified owner) –
Nice tight grain. Plenty of room to place my pattern right where I want it.