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title: "1 Piece Yellow Cedar Classical/00 Guitar Top"
description: "Yellow Cedar Classical/00 Top - Rare Salvage-Recovered SoundboardDiscover an exceptionally rare Yellow Cedar Classical/00 Top sourced from over 450-year-old salvage-recovered Alaskan Yellow Cedar. This AAA-grade tonewood soundboard features incredibly tight growth lines, clean vertical grain, and exceptional stiffness, delivering superior acoustic clarity and resonance for classical and 00-sized guitars.Premium Tonewood FeaturesSalvage-recovered old-growth Alaskan Yellow Cedar with historical integrityPrecision quartersawn vertical grain for maximum tonal response and stabilityExceptional acoustic performance with rich, vibrant projectionProfessional-grade quality for master luthiers and serious instrument buildersEarthTone Soundboards™ signature brand commitment to highest tonewood standards"
url: https://alaskawoods.com/product/1-piece-yellow-cedar-class-guitar-top/
date: 2023-08-07
modified: 2026-07-09
author: "Brent Cole"
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price: 125
currency: USD
availability: discontinued
stock_quantity: 0
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# 1 Piece Yellow Cedar Classical/00 Guitar Top

Discover an unparalleled foundation for your next instrument with this exquisite **Yellow Cedar Classical/00 Top**, sourced from rare, salvage-recovered old-growth Alaskan Yellow Cedar. This single-piece soundboard offers luthiers the unique opportunity to craft instruments with exceptional clarity and a profound tonal character. Experience the rich history and superior acoustic properties embedded within centuries of natural growth, featuring an estimated 450+ years of recorded history visible in the wood’s growth lines—a testament to the longevity and stability of this exceptional tonewood.

## Enhanced Resonance for Superior Sound

Crafting a truly exceptional instrument begins with a soundboard that sings. This **Yellow Cedar top** is celebrated for its incredible stiffness-to-weight ratio, translating into superior sound projection and a dynamic range that will captivate any audience. The naturally aged old-growth wood fiber contributes to a clear, balanced acoustic profile, delivering rich harmonics and crystal-clear tonal characteristics that are unmatched by younger alternatives. The vertical grain (VG) cut ensures every note resonates with depth and sustain, providing an ideal voice for classical and 00-style guitars. With an estimated 30+ growth lines per inch across 10+ inches of clean, mineral-stain-free fiber, this classical guitar top represents a remarkably dense and acoustically superior tonewood selection.

## Technical Specifications: Yellow Cedar Classical/00 Top

- **Wood Species:** Alaskan Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis nootkatensis)
- **Grade:** AA, vertical grain cut with no mineral stains or hard grain
- **Configuration:** 1 Piece solid soundboard
- **Dimensions:** Classical/00 Guitar Top size (contact for narrower 13-15 inch options for smaller body instruments)
- **Grain Density:** Estimated 30+ growth lines per inch across 10+ inches, indicating exceptional density and age
- **Age:** Estimated 450+ years of recorded growth history (old-growth)
- **Source:** 100% Salvage-sourced from old-growth Alaskan timber
- **Cut:** Vertical Grain (VG) for optimal stiffness and tonal response
- **Condition:** Clean Yellow Cedar fiber, stiff as glass, free from defects

## 100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Every **Yellow Cedar Classical/00 Top** offered is a testament to sustainable forestry and superior quality. Our tonewoods originate exclusively from naturally fallen or carefully salvage-recovered old-growth trees, ensuring that no clear-cutting operations are involved in their procurement. This environmentally responsible approach not only preserves vital old-growth ecosystems but also provides luthiers with access to timber that has undergone centuries of natural seasoning. This dedication to sustainability delivers the finest tonewood fiber with a minimal ecological footprint, embodying the environmental standard in classical guitar top production. Each piece’s longevity and stability reflect the authentic character of reclaimed wood sourcing.

## Quality & Durability Assurance

When you select this **Yellow Cedar Classical/00 Top**, you are choosing a soundboard that meets rigorous standards of quality and performance. Each piece is meticulously evaluated for visual appearance, grain slope, inherent stiffness, and resonant properties, ensuring consistent and reliable acoustic performance. Professional luthiers worldwide trust our commitment to providing defect-free tonewoods that contribute to the creation of truly enduring and sonically superior instruments. This old-growth Alaskan soundboard is prepared to provide exceptional stability and durability for generations of musical enjoyment. Note: Due to the fragility of single-piece boards, additional shipping weight has been added for protective bracing; consider ordering complementary products or multiple boards for enhanced combined stiffness and protection during transit.