Description
Unlock the full potential of your next build with our exquisite AA Jumbo Full Figured Bear Claw Sitka AA Top, an unparalleled choice for crafting flat top instruments. This tonewood selection is celebrated by luthiers for its striking visual appeal—showcasing a distinct bear claw figure—and its exceptional acoustic properties. Ideal for jumbo acoustic guitars and basses, this high-grade figured Sitka spruce soundboard promises a foundation of vibrant tone, superior projection, and enduring beauty.
Enhanced Resonance and Tonal Depth
The natural aging process of our old-growth Bear Claw Sitka AA Top cultivates wood fibers with an extraordinary ability to resonate, delivering a tonal depth and clarity rarely found in younger alternatives. This figured Sitka spruce tonewood ensures superior sound projection, dynamic range, and harmonic richness, making it an exceptional choice for instruments where powerful volume and articulate response are paramount. Experience the rich, balanced acoustics that only naturally seasoned figured Sitka spruce soundboards can provide, bringing your flat-top instruments to life with remarkable sustain and character.
Technical Specifications for Your Masterpiece
- Dimensions: Approximately 23″ L x 8.5″ W per side (2-piece bookmatched set), ensuring ample material for jumbo flat top instrument construction.
- Grade: AA Grade (Full Figured Bear Claw) – showcasing prominent and consistent bear claw figuring across the soundboard.
- Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) – prized for its strength-to-weight ratio and acoustic properties.
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber, sustainably harvested.
- Cut: Precision quartersawn bookmatched set for optimal grain orientation and structural stability, ideal for a flat top.
- Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to exacting luthier specifications (typically 6-9% MC) for immediate use and stability.
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
Every 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 figured Sitka spruce timber with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental gold standard in tonewood production.
Quality & Durability Assurance
Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each Bear Claw Sitka AA Top set meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system evaluates not just visual appearance, but critical factors including grain slope, stiffness, and resonant properties. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality for their finest instruments.











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