Description
Discover the unparalleled beauty and acoustic performance of our AAA Bear Claw Figured Sitka Spruce Full Size Double Bass Front. Crafted for discerning luthiers, this figured tonewood offers exceptional resonance and stunning visual character, perfect for creating instruments with a truly distinctive voice. Sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth timber that has undergone natural aging for decades, bear claw figured Sitka spruce delivers the superior tonal properties that professional instrument makers demand.
Enhanced Resonance and Tonal Depth
The natural aging process of this bear claw figured spruce creates wood fiber with enhanced resonant properties, unmatched by plantation-grown alternatives. This contributes to a superior stiffness-to-weight ratio, delivering exceptional projection, a broad dynamic range, and rich, complex overtones essential for a professional-grade double bass. The distinctive bearclaw figure indicates increased stiffness and vibrational efficiency, further amplifying the instrument’s tonal excellence and acoustic response.
Technical Specifications
- Product: AAA Bear Claw Figured Sitka Spruce Full Size Double Bass Front
- Grade: AAA (Highest classification with distinct light bearclaw figure)
- Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Figure: Light Bearclaw Figure – indicating exceptional stiffness and visual appeal
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber from a large float log (part of a 1970s float)
- Harvest/Processing Date: Boards cut from the log in 2001, allowing for extended natural seasoning
- Availability: Limited Stock – Only 3 available (Turquoise)
- Intended Use: Full-size double bass carved top instruments
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
Every piece of bear claw figured Sitka spruce 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 figured tonewood production, combining acoustic excellence with ecological responsibility.
Quality & Durability Assurance
Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each bear claw figured spruce 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 double bass instruments.



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