Discover the superior tonal qualities of our Yellow Cedar Mountain Dulcimer tops, meticulously crafted for luthiers seeking exceptional soundboards. Sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth Alaskan Yellow Cedar, these AA-grade tops offer unparalleled resonance and stability for your next instrument build. Whether you’re building a traditional mountain dulcimer or crafting flamenco guitar sides, our yellow cedar soundboard material provides a foundation of acoustic excellence.

Enhanced Resonance & Tonal Excellence

Crafting instruments with our yellow cedar mountain dulcimer tops ensures exceptional acoustic performance. Esteemed by luthiers for its warm, clear, and bright tonal properties, Alaskan Yellow Cedar offers exceptional sound projection and sustain. The naturally aged old-growth timber, with its dense and stable grain structure, produces a responsive soundboard that enhances every note, making it ideal for the delicate nuances of mountain dulcimers or the vibrant tones of flamenco guitars.

• Superior Acoustic Performance: Known for bright, clear, and bell-like tones, ideal for stringed instruments requiring balanced resonance and clarity.
• Exceptional Sustain and Projection: Old-growth Alaskan Yellow Cedar provides natural amplification and prolonged note decay for rich tonal character.
• Stable & Responsive Tonewood: Achieve consistent tonal clarity and dynamic range in your finished instrument with grain density that ensures reliability.
• Optimized for Dulcimer and Flat Top Builds: Perfect for creating soundboards that sing with character and depth across various instrument styles.

Technical Specifications

• Wood Species: Alaskan Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis nootkatensis)
• Grade: AA (Excellent quality, non-figured)
• Minimum Dimensions: 4" W x 32" L x 5mm T
• Applications: Mountain dulcimer soundboards, flat top instrument tops, and flamenco guitar sides
• Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber from Alaska
• Cut: Flat top soundboard, typically quartersawn for optimal grain orientation and stability
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to luthier specifications for immediate use

Please specify type (tear drop/Hour glass) and size you are building or if you are using it for sides in the comments section of your order.

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Every Yellow Cedar Mountain Dulcimer top originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, never from clear-cutting operations. This sustainable approach preserves precious old-growth forests while providing luthiers access to tonewood with centuries of natural seasoning. Our commitment ensures that your project benefits from environmentally responsible sourcing and authentic old-growth timber quality that cannot be replicated through modern forestry practices.

Quality & Durability Assurance

Our decades of expertise in tonewood selection and processing ensure that each AA Yellow Cedar Mountain Dulcimer top meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system evaluates critical factors including grain density, stiffness, and the inherent resonant properties of the wood. Professional luthiers worldwide trust our consistent quality for their finest instruments, knowing that each soundboard delivers the acoustic performance and structural integrity essential for building instruments that endure.