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AA Classical Western Red Cedar Soundboard Tops for Luthiers
Discover the rich, nuanced tones perfect for your next classical guitar with our AA Classical Western Red Cedar tops. Sourced from exceptional old-growth, salvage-recovered timber, these classical Western Red Cedar soundboards offer unparalleled acoustic properties, providing luthiers with the finest foundation for crafting instruments renowned for warmth, clarity, and projection.
Enhanced Resonance for Classical Masterpieces
Crafted from centuries-old, salvage-sourced timber, these AA grade classical Western Red Cedar soundboards possess an inherent acoustic advantage. The natural aging process of old-growth wood fibers creates a superior stiffness-to-weight ratio, ensuring exceptional projection and a broad dynamic range essential for the delicate expressiveness of a classical guitar. Experience the renowned warmth, quick response, and articulate voice that only Western Red Cedar can provide, elevating your instruments above those made with plantation-grown alternatives.
Technical Specifications: AA Classical Western Red Cedar
- Grade: AA (Highest non-figured classification for this species)
- Species: Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber
- Cut: 2-piece bookset for optimal grain orientation
- Dimensions (per half, approximate for patterning):
- Lower Bout: 7.25-7.5 inches
- Waist: 4.5 inches
- Upper Bout: 5.55-5.75 inches
- Length: 19-20.25 inches
- Overall Bookset Size: Most boards cut 7.5″ x 23″ (before patterning)
- Classical Guitar Pattern Compatibility: These tops pattern optimally for lower bout 7.25-7.5″, waist 4.5″, upper bout 5.55-5.75″ x 19-20.25″ inches long, which corresponds to standard classical guitar patterns. If your measurements differ from these dimensions, please contact us before ordering or note your specifications in the order comments during checkout.
- Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to luthier specifications for stability
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
Every AA Classical Western Red Cedar soundboard originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, never from clear-cutting operations. This sustainable approach preserves vital old-growth forests while providing luthiers access to timber with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental gold standard in tonewood production, ensuring your classical guitar projects are built with integrity and superior materials sourced responsibly.
Quality & Durability Assurance for Your Classical Western Red Cedar
Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each AA Classical Western Red Cedar set meets rigorous structural and acoustic standards. Our comprehensive grading system evaluates not just visual appearance, but critical factors including grain slope, stiffness, and resonant properties that define superior tonewood performance. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality for their finest instruments, guaranteeing the longevity and acoustic excellence of your classical guitar builds.

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