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AAA Classical Western Red Cedar set specifically milled for classical guitar soundboards. This tonewood features salvage-recovered old-growth timber in precision quartersawn vertical grain, delivering exceptional acoustic performance and resonance for discerning luthiers.

AAA Grade Western Red Cedar Set for Classical Guitars

  • Salvage-sourced old-growth Western Red Cedar with naturally aged properties
  • Precision quartersawn vertical grain for maximum stability and tonal response
  • Dimensions accommodate classical guitar patterns: lower bout 7.25-7.5″, waist 4.5″, upper bout 5.55-5.75″ x 19-20.25″ long
  • Two-piece bookset boards cut 7.5″ x 23″ (verify fit with your specific classical guitar pattern before ordering)
  • Superior acoustic projection and rich, vibrant tonewood character
  • Professional-grade tonewood for instrument makers seeking quality and value

Note: Contact us before ordering if your measurements differ from standard classical guitar dimensions to ensure proper fit for your project.

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Description

Discover the unparalleled acoustic beauty of our AAA Classical Western Red Cedar set, meticulously sourced for discerning luthiers. This Western Red Cedar tonewood set offers exceptional tonal qualities, making it an ideal choice for crafting exquisite classical guitar tops. Each soundboard is derived from salvage-sourced old-growth timber, ensuring a rich heritage and a truly resonant foundation for your finest instruments.

AAA Classical Western Red Cedar Set

Classical guitar tops from this Western Red Cedar set are most commonly produced as 2-piece booksets with board dimensions around 7.5″ x 23″. The patterning per half typically measures: lower bout 7.25-7.5″, waist 4.5″, upper bout 5.55-5.75″ x 19-20.25″ in length. These dimensions align with standard classical guitar patterns. If your specifications differ from this range, we recommend contacting us before ordering to ensure optimal fit for your project.

These soundboards are produced from the finest tonewood fiber in the world, sourced from reclaimed old-growth Western Red Cedar. The material combines sustainability with acoustic excellence, delivering the natural seasoning that makes this species prized among luthiers globally.

Enhanced Resonance: The Soul of Old-Growth Western Red Cedar

Our AAA Classical Western Red Cedar set delivers a unique tonal character highly prized by classical guitar makers. The naturally aged fibers of this old-growth timber provide a remarkable stiffness-to-weight ratio, translating into superior acoustic performance:

  • Superior Tonal Depth: Experience rich, warm lows, clear mids, and sparkling yet mellow highs, perfect for the nuanced voice of a classical guitar.
  • Exceptional Sustain & Projection: The aged wood offers enhanced vibration transfer, allowing notes to sing with excellent sustain and project with clarity.
  • Responsive Dynamic Range: From the softest pianissimo to robust fortissimo, this tonewood responds with incredible sensitivity, capturing every detail of your playing.
  • Unmatched Acoustic Purity: Unlike plantation-grown alternatives, the centuries of natural seasoning in old-growth Western Red Cedar soundboards imbue them with resonant properties that truly elevate the instrument’s voice.

Technical Specifications: AAA Classical Western Red Cedar Set

  • Grade: AAA (highest non-figured classification for exceptional grain structure and stiffness characteristics)
  • Species: Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
  • Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber, renowned for its superior acoustic and structural qualities
  • Typical Dimensions (per 2-piece bookset):
    • Overall Length: 23+”
    • Overall Width: 7.5+”
    • Patterning (per half): Lower bout 7.25-7.5″, waist 4.5″, upper bout 5.55-5.75″ x 19-20.25″ long
  • Cut: Quartersawn bookset, ideal for classical guitar soundboards, ensuring optimal grain orientation and dimensional stability
  • Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to exacting luthier specifications for immediate usability and long-term stability

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Every soundboard in this Western Red Cedar set 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 sourcing and production, ensuring both acoustic excellence and environmental responsibility.

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 that define tonewood quality. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality for their finest instruments, knowing that each Western Red Cedar set has been carefully selected and processed to exacting specifications.

1 review for AAA Classical Western Red Cedar set

  1. noah.lawes (verified owner)

    I just received this top, and it has a gorgeous antique look and an incredibly musical tap tone. The lowest note rings clearly for about two full seconds. I’m planning to use it for a classical guitar with walnut back and sides, and I can’t wait to start building. I’m very optimistic about the tone this soundboard will produce!

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Description

Discover the unparalleled acoustic beauty of our AAA Classical Western Red Cedar set, meticulously sourced for discerning luthiers. This Western Red Cedar tonewood set offers exceptional tonal qualities, making it an ideal choice for crafting exquisite classical guitar tops. Each soundboard is derived from salvage-sourced old-growth timber, ensuring a rich heritage and a truly resonant foundation for your finest instruments.

AAA Classical Western Red Cedar Set

Classical guitar tops from this Western Red Cedar set are most commonly produced as 2-piece booksets with board dimensions around 7.5″ x 23″. The patterning per half typically measures: lower bout 7.25-7.5″, waist 4.5″, upper bout 5.55-5.75″ x 19-20.25″ in length. These dimensions align with standard classical guitar patterns. If your specifications differ from this range, we recommend contacting us before ordering to ensure optimal fit for your project.

These soundboards are produced from the finest tonewood fiber in the world, sourced from reclaimed old-growth Western Red Cedar. The material combines sustainability with acoustic excellence, delivering the natural seasoning that makes this species prized among luthiers globally.

Enhanced Resonance: The Soul of Old-Growth Western Red Cedar

Our AAA Classical Western Red Cedar set delivers a unique tonal character highly prized by classical guitar makers. The naturally aged fibers of this old-growth timber provide a remarkable stiffness-to-weight ratio, translating into superior acoustic performance:

  • Superior Tonal Depth: Experience rich, warm lows, clear mids, and sparkling yet mellow highs, perfect for the nuanced voice of a classical guitar.
  • Exceptional Sustain & Projection: The aged wood offers enhanced vibration transfer, allowing notes to sing with excellent sustain and project with clarity.
  • Responsive Dynamic Range: From the softest pianissimo to robust fortissimo, this tonewood responds with incredible sensitivity, capturing every detail of your playing.
  • Unmatched Acoustic Purity: Unlike plantation-grown alternatives, the centuries of natural seasoning in old-growth Western Red Cedar soundboards imbue them with resonant properties that truly elevate the instrument’s voice.

Technical Specifications: AAA Classical Western Red Cedar Set

  • Grade: AAA (highest non-figured classification for exceptional grain structure and stiffness characteristics)
  • Species: Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
  • Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber, renowned for its superior acoustic and structural qualities
  • Typical Dimensions (per 2-piece bookset):
    • Overall Length: 23+”
    • Overall Width: 7.5+”
    • Patterning (per half): Lower bout 7.25-7.5″, waist 4.5″, upper bout 5.55-5.75″ x 19-20.25″ long
  • Cut: Quartersawn bookset, ideal for classical guitar soundboards, ensuring optimal grain orientation and dimensional stability
  • Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to exacting luthier specifications for immediate usability and long-term stability

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Every soundboard in this Western Red Cedar set 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 sourcing and production, ensuring both acoustic excellence and environmental responsibility.

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 that define tonewood quality. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality for their finest instruments, knowing that each Western Red Cedar set has been carefully selected and processed to exacting specifications.

1 review for AAA Classical Western Red Cedar set

  1. noah.lawes (verified owner)

    I just received this top, and it has a gorgeous antique look and an incredibly musical tap tone. The lowest note rings clearly for about two full seconds. I’m planning to use it for a classical guitar with walnut back and sides, and I can’t wait to start building. I’m very optimistic about the tone this soundboard will produce!

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