AA Full Figured Sedgewick Harp Guitar Sitka Spruce soundboards represent the finest tonewood selection for discerning luthiers seeking exceptional acoustic performance. These premium tops are sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth Sitka Spruce, offering unparalleled beauty and sonic depth for specialized harp guitar construction.

Enhanced Resonance for Harp Guitar Soundboards

Our Harp Guitar Sitka Spruce tops deliver extraordinary tonal characteristics and acoustic performance. The naturally aged old-growth Sitka Spruce possesses an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, allowing for superior projection and a remarkably wide dynamic range. This inherent quality, refined over centuries of natural seasoning, provides enhanced resonant properties that distinguish mature Sitka Spruce from younger, plantation-grown alternatives. Each soundboard rings with clarity and sustain, showcasing the vibrant, complex overtones that define genuine old-growth tonewood for your harp guitar masterpiece.

Technical Specifications

Each AA Full Figured Sedgewick Harp Guitar Sitka Spruce top meets the highest standards of instrument crafting:

• Grade: AA Full Figured, indicating prominent figuring patterns, often including bearclaw characteristics, alongside superior grain quality and structural integrity
• Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) – recognized globally for its ideal strength-to-weight ratio, vibrant acoustic qualities, and consistent tonal performance
• Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber, ethically recovered from pristine Alaskan forests, never from active logging operations
• Cut: Optimized dimensions for harp guitar applications, typically quartersawn for maximum stiffness, acoustic response, and dimensional stability
• Features: Distinctive figured grain patterns providing unique aesthetic appeal without compromising structural integrity or acoustic excellence
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to professional luthier specifications for optimal stability and immediate readiness in instrument building

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

At Alaska Specialty Woods, our commitment to responsible forestry defines our sourcing approach. Every Harp Guitar Sitka Spruce soundboard originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees. We never source from clear-cutting operations, maintaining sustainable practices that preserve old-growth forests for future generations. This ensures access to timber with centuries of natural seasoning, making our EarthTone Soundboards™ the environmental standard in tonewood production. Professional builders choose our reclaimed Sitka Spruce knowing they acquire both sonic excellence and ecological responsibility.

Quality and Durability Assurance

With over 30 years of expertise, Alaska Specialty Woods subjects each AA Full Figured Harp Guitar Sitka Spruce top to rigorous evaluation. Our comprehensive grading system assesses visual characteristics, including figured patterns, alongside critical acoustic factors such as grain slope, stiffness, and resonant properties. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality standards when crafting their finest instruments, building with confidence in the performance and longevity of each soundboard.