Discover the exceptional tonal properties of our AA Grade Double Top soundboards, crafted from unique water-cured, old-growth Sitka Spruce. Sourced from a remarkable floatlog in Southeast Alaska, these non-figured boards offer a very white, fine grain ideal for luthiers seeking superior resonance and structural integrity. Precision-sanded to approximately 0.110″ thickness, AA Grade Double Top soundboards provide an unparalleled foundation for your next masterpiece.

Enhanced Resonance & Performance with AA Grade Double Top

Our AA Grade Double Top soundboards are engineered for supreme acoustic performance. The unique water-curing process, combined with centuries of natural seasoning in old-growth Sitka Spruce, creates wood fiber with enhanced resonant properties unmatched by plantation-grown alternatives. These soundboard blanks deliver the tonal characteristics that professional luthiers demand:

• Superior Projection & Dynamic Range: Old-growth timber delivers an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio for a broad tonal palette and instrument response.
• Optimized for Flat Top Instruments: These precisely milled soundboard tops provide an ideal foundation for jumbo acoustic basses and other flat-top designs.
• Consistent AA Grade Quality: Hand-selected for tight, straight grain patterns and minimal defects, ensuring reliable performance and beautiful aesthetics.
• Unparalleled Tonal Excellence: Experience the rich, complex overtones and sustain that only naturally aged, salvage-sourced Sitka Spruce can provide.

Technical Specifications of Our AA Grade Double Top

Designed for professional luthiers, these AA Grade Double Top Jumbo soundboards meet rigorous standards for quality and acoustic performance:

• Grade: AA (Excellent quality with fine, straight grain and minimal cosmetic imperfections)
• Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) – renowned for its high strength-to-weight ratio and tonal clarity
• Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber from a unique floatlog in Southeast Alaska waters, featuring natural water curing
• Configuration: Double Top ready, ideal for jumbo acoustic basses and other flat-top instruments
• Dimensions (approx): Thickness sanded to ~0.110″ (specific length and width dimensions provided upon order for jumbo sizing)
• Grain: Very white, fine grain, non-figured for consistent tonal response and structural stability
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to luthier specifications for stability and workability

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee for Your AA Grade Double Top

At Alaska Specialty Woods, we are committed to sustainable sourcing. Every AA Grade Double Top soundboard originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, never from clear-cutting operations. This ethical and sustainable approach preserves precious old-growth forests while providing luthiers access to tonewood with centuries of natural seasoning.

Our commitment ensures that your instrument not only sounds exceptional but also contributes to responsible environmental stewardship. These unique water-cured soundboards represent an environmental gold standard in tonewood sourcing and production.

Quality & Durability Assurance for Every AA Grade Double Top

Backed by Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise, each AA Grade Double Top set meets rigorous structural and acoustic standards. Our comprehensive grading system meticulously evaluates not just visual appearance, but critical factors including grain slope, stiffness, and resonant properties unique to our water-cured Sitka Spruce tonewood.

Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality and the proven durability of our old-growth timber for their finest instruments. Invest in an AA Grade Double Top and build with confidence, knowing you have a soundboard foundation built to last generations.