Description
Discover the exceptional warmth and responsiveness of our Red Cedar Non-Figured Archtop wedge sets, specifically curated for professional luthiers crafting instruments with unparalleled sonic character. Sourced from majestic, salvage-recovered old-growth Western Red Cedar, these tonewoods offer a pristine canvas for your next acoustic masterpiece, delivering a rich, articulate voice that only naturally seasoned timber can provide. Please indicate in the comment section of your order what size instrument you are building.
Enhanced Resonance for Superior Acoustics
Old-growth Western Red Cedar, known for its superb vibrational properties, offers a remarkable stiffness-to-weight ratio that translates into quick attack, extended sustain, and a warm, complex tonal palette. Red Cedar Non-Figured Archtop soundboards excel in clarity and projection, making them an ideal choice for instruments requiring a rich, responsive voice. The acoustic properties of this non-figured red cedar provide a harmonically rich soundboard foundation, highly prized by luthiers for archtop guitar construction and other carved top instruments. These tops are produced with the finest tonewood fiber in the world, procured from salvage-sourced old-growth Western Red Cedar with centuries of natural seasoning.
Technical Specifications
- Grade: AA (premium non-figured classification, free from significant figure)
- Species: Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
- Cut: Precision quartersawn wedge bookset for optimal grain orientation and stability
- Figure: Non-figured, ensuring clean, straight grain patterns consistent with luthier-grade standards
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber, ethically recovered
- Application: Perfectly suited for archtop guitar construction, mandolins, and other carved top instruments
- Dimensions: Tailored to your instrument size. Please indicate desired instrument dimensions in the comment section of your order for a custom fit. Commonly fits instruments up to 17 Inch.
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
Every Red Cedar Non-Figured Archtop 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 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 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, guaranteeing the longevity and performance of your Red Cedar Non-Figured Archtop projects. Each non-figured red cedar wedge set delivers the acoustic excellence and structural integrity your instruments demand.


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