Discover the exceptional quality of our AA- Bearclaw Sitka Spruce Mountain Dulcimer Top, meticulously selected for luthiers crafting high-performance instruments. This premium soundboard features unique bearclaw figuring, offering both stunning visual appeal and superior tonal properties. Sourced from the world’s finest salvage-recovered old-growth Sitka Spruce, this dulcimer top provides an unparalleled foundation for a responsive and acoustically rich instrument capable of delivering exceptional projection and harmonic depth.

AA- Bearclaw Mountain Dulcimer Top Overview

Our Sitka Spruce Mountain Dulcimer Top is produced from the finest tonewood fiber in the world, procured from salvage-sourced old-growth timber. Minimum dimensions are 4″ x 32″. Please specify the type (teardrop or hourglass) and size for your dulcimer project, or indicate if you’re using the wood for sides, in the comments section of your order.

Enhanced Resonance for Your Mountain Dulcimer

• Superior Acoustic Projection: Our old-growth Sitka Spruce, aged for centuries, delivers an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio crucial for superior projection and dynamic range in your dulcimer soundboard.
• Unmatched Tonal Excellence: The natural aging process imbues this premium timber with enhanced resonant properties, creating a depth of tone unmatched by younger, plantation-grown alternatives and ideal for a vibrant mountain dulcimer soundboard.
• Distinctive Bearclaw Figuring: The unique bearclaw pattern not only adds exquisite visual character but is often associated with increased stiffness and vibrational energy, contributing to the instrument’s overall responsiveness and tonal articulation.

Technical Specifications

• Grade: AA- Bearclaw (premium grade with distinctive figuring)
• Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
• Minimum Dimensions: 4″ L x 32″ W (please specify exact dimensions, teardrop or hourglass configuration, or if for sides in your order comments)
• Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber from pristine forests
• Application: Ideal for mountain dulcimer soundboards and flat-top instrument construction requiring premium Sitka Spruce tonewood

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Every AA- Bearclaw Sitka Spruce Mountain Dulcimer Top we provide originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, never from clear-cutting operations. This sustainable sourcing approach preserves invaluable old-growth forests while providing luthiers with access to tonewood timber boasting centuries of natural seasoning. Our commitment to sustainability ensures that your dulcimer project utilizes materials that are both environmentally conscious and acoustically superior, representing the environmental standard in premium tonewood production for discerning instrument builders.

Quality and Durability Assurance

With Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of dedicated expertise, we meticulously ensure that each AA- Bearclaw Sitka Spruce Mountain Dulcimer Top meets the most rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system extends beyond visual appearance, evaluating critical factors such as grain slope, inherent stiffness, and vital resonant properties essential to dulcimer tonewood performance. This commitment to consistent, high-quality materials is why professional luthiers worldwide rely on our dulcimer soundboard products for crafting their finest instruments, guaranteeing exceptional acoustic characteristics and lasting durability.