Elevate your classical guitar builds with our exceptional AA Old-Growth Figured Bearclaw Classical Guitar Sitka Spruce soundboards. These figured bearclaw sets offer a stunning visual aesthetic combined with unparalleled acoustic properties, perfect for luthiers crafting instruments with distinctive character and superior tone. Sourced exclusively from salvage-recovered old-growth timber, each AA Old-Growth Figured Bearclaw soundboard promises the rich, resonant voice only centuries of natural aging can provide.

Enhanced Resonance and Visual Excellence

Our figured bearclaw Sitka Spruce soundboards, part of the renowned EarthTone Soundboards™ collection, are specifically chosen for their extraordinary acoustic performance and unique visual appeal. The AA Old-Growth Figured Bearclaw grade delivers the profound depth and clarity that only old-growth timber can provide, coupled with the captivating beauty of the natural bearclaw figuration.

Key Features and Benefits

• Proprietary EarthTone Soundboards™: Our exclusive signature brand, recognized worldwide for tonewood quality and acoustic excellence.
• Exclusively Sourced from Salvage-Recovered Old-Growth Timber: Sustainably harvested from naturally fallen trees, preserving ancient forests while providing unparalleled wood fiber composition.
• Exceptional Acoustic Performance and Resonance: Delivering superior sound projection, dynamic range, and tonal clarity from naturally aged soundboard timber.
• Stunning AA Figured Bearclaw Pattern: A highly sought-after aesthetic indicating exceptional stiffness and contributing to rich harmonic complexity and tonal warmth.
• Precision Bookmatched Grain: Optimal grain orientation for maximum tonal response and structural stability, crucial for classical guitar construction.

Technical Specifications

Crafted to meet the exacting demands of professional luthiers, these AA Old-Growth Figured Bearclaw classical guitar tops boast superior characteristics for tonewood application:

• Wood Species: Premium Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
• Grade: AA (denoting excellent quality with prominent natural figuration)
• Figure: Full Figured Bearclaw (a unique natural phenomenon adding stiffness and aesthetic appeal)
• Source: 100% Salvage-sourced old-growth timber, ensuring centuries of natural maturation.
• Cut: 2-piece bookmatched sets, ideal for classical guitar construction.
• Approximate Dimensions (per half, prior to final patterning):
  • Length: 23+”
  • Width: 7.5+”
  • Will pattern [per half]: Lower bout 7.25-7.5″, waist 4.5″, upper bout 5.55-5.75″ x 19-20.25″ long.
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to optimal luthier specifications for stability and workability.

Note: Most 2-piece bookset soundboards are cut to 7.5″ x 23″, though figuration patterns may vary across width and length. If your measurements require specific dimensions, please contact us before ordering to ensure compatibility with your classical guitar build specifications.

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Every AA Old-Growth Figured Bearclaw 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 tonewood with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental standard in responsibly sourced soundboard timber production, combining ecological stewardship with uncompromising acoustic quality.

Quality and Durability Assurance

Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each AA Old-Growth Figured Bearclaw set meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system evaluates not just visual appearance, but critical factors including grain slope, wood stiffness, and resonant properties essential to classical guitar performance. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent tonewood quality for their finest instruments, knowing that each figured bearclaw soundboard delivers both visual distinction and acoustic superiority.