Elevate your instrument builds with our A Grade Jumbo Bearclaw Sitka Spruce tops, meticulously selected for professional luthiers crafting exceptional flat-top instruments. These soundboard blanks showcase the striking “Bearclaw” figure, a highly sought-after natural characteristic that enhances both visual appeal and acoustic performance. Sourced exclusively from salvage-recovered old-growth Sitka Spruce, each piece embodies centuries of natural seasoning, providing exceptional tonewood fiber for unparalleled sound quality and structural integrity. All products feature precision quarter sawn grain orientation for optimal stability and tonal transmission.

Enhanced Resonance & Performance for Flat-Top Instruments

• Exceptional Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio: Old-growth timber, naturally aged over centuries, delivers superior projection and dynamic range, ideal for Jumbo Bearclaw Sitka Spruce soundboards and acoustic instrument construction.
• Optimized for Flat-Top Construction: Precision quarter sawn grain ensures optimal strength and tonal transmission, providing a stable and vibrant foundation for large acoustic instruments.
• Consistent A-Grade Quality with Bearclaw Figure: Hand-selected A grade tops guarantee tight grain patterns with the distinct “Bearclaw” figuring, a natural compression grain phenomenon known to enhance cross-grain stiffness and add stunning visual character to your builds.
• Unmatched Tonal Excellence: The natural aging process of old-growth Sitka Spruce creates wood fiber with enhanced resonant properties, far surpassing those of plantation-grown alternatives.

Technical Specifications: Jumbo Bearclaw Sitka Spruce

• Wood Species: Premium Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
• Grade: A Grade (featuring natural Bearclaw figure)
• Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber, primarily from pristine Alaskan forests
• Cut: Precision Quartersawn for optimal grain orientation and stability
• Dimensions: Generous sizing suitable for flat-top instruments (typically 22+” long x 8.5″ wide per piece, ensuring ample material for shaping and bracing)
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to luthier specifications for immediate use
• Age: Naturally aged old-growth timber, often 200+ years old

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Every 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 timber with centuries of natural seasoning. Our reclaimed Sitka Spruce soundboards represent the environmental gold standard in tonewood sourcing and production.

Quality & Durability Assurance

Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each 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 quality for their finest instruments and builds.