Description
Unlock the full acoustic potential of your mandolin builds with our #2 Grade Mandolin Wedge Non-Figured Sitka Spruce. These carefully selected tonewood sets provide luthiers with an excellent foundation for instruments that sing with clarity and projection. Procured from salvage-sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce, each mandolin wedge is produced from the finest tonewood fiber in the world.
Enhanced Mandolin Resonance
Experience the unparalleled acoustic superiority that only old-growth timber can provide. Our Sitka Spruce soundboard material, aged for an average of 400 years, delivers an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio crucial for superior projection and dynamic range in your mandolin builds. This naturally seasoned wood ensures a rich, vibrant tone, making your finished instrument truly stand out. The quartersawn wedge configuration optimizes tonal response and structural integrity for carved mandolin tops.
Technical Specifications for Your Mandolin Wedge Set
- Grade: AA Grade (Aesthetic characteristics suitable for instruments where minor cosmetic imperfections are acceptable, with excellent tonal properties)
- Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Source: 100% Salvage-sourced old-growth timber, renowned for its tight grain and superior resonance
- Cut: Quartersawn wedge bookset, optimized for mandolin carved tops to provide maximum stiffness and tonal response
- Dimensions: Mandolin-specific wedge dimensions, suitable for traditional F-style and A-style mandolin tops
- Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to precise luthier specifications for stability and ease of working
- Figure: Non-Figured (Consistent straight grain for predictable carving and tone)
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
Every mandolin wedge 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 tonewood with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental gold standard in tonewood sourcing and production.
Quality & Durability Assurance
Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each mandolin wedge set meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system evaluates not just visual appearance, but critical factors including grain slope, stiffness, and resonant properties. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent tonewood quality for their finest instruments.



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