Description
Elevate your acoustic guitar builds with our AAA Dreadnought Non-figured Sitka Spruce tops, sourced exclusively from salvage-recovered old-growth timber. These exceptional soundboards deliver unparalleled acoustic properties, combining centuries of natural seasoning with superior tonal characteristics ideal for discerning luthiers seeking tonewood that performs as beautifully as it looks.
Enhanced Resonance for Superior Sound
Crafted for the discerning luthier, Dreadnought Non-figured Sitka Spruce tops provide an exceptional foundation for your finest instruments. The centuries of natural aging in old-growth timber impart an unparalleled stiffness-to-weight ratio, ensuring superior projection, clarity, and a rich, dynamic range in every note. This acoustic tonewood offers the deep, vibrant resonance that only naturally seasoned, salvage-sourced spruce can deliver, far surpassing the capabilities of younger plantation-grown alternatives. The characteristic Dreadnought voice comes through with remarkable presence and sustain.
Most 2-piece bookset boards are cut 8.5″ x 23″, though pattern coverage may vary. Dreadnought Non-figured Sitka Spruce boards pattern with approximate dimensions per half: Lower bout 8″, waist 5.25″, upper bout 5.75″ x 19.75-20″ long, following standard Dreadnought guitar patterns. If your measurements crowd these dimensions, contact us before ordering or note specifications in the order comments during checkout.
Three variations available:
- Un-modified Standard Density
- Unmodified Ultra-Light Density (Rare)
- Torrified (Thermally Modified for enhanced vintage tone characteristics)
Technical Specifications: AAA Dreadnought Sitka Spruce
Experience precision and consistency with our meticulously graded soundboards. Each piece represents the finest non-figured tonewood available, selected for superior acoustic performance.
- Grade: AAA (Highest non-figured classification, representing exceptional quality before Master Grade selection)
- Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber from pristine forests
- Typical Dimensions (each 2-piece bookset board): 8.5″ W x 23″ L (patterns to Dreadnought profile: Lower bout 8″, Waist 5.25″, Upper bout 5.75″ x 19.75-20″ L per half)
- Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to optimal luthier specifications for stability and workability
- Available Variations:
- Un-modified Standard Density
- Unmodified Ultra-Light Density (Rare)
- Torrified (Thermally Modified)
- Quality Assessment: High-grade boards with consistent color and texture; subtle character marks may appear on face or reverse side without affecting tonal, structural, or visual integrity of the finished soundboard
- Quantity Breaks: Available at 12, 50, 100 or more sets
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
Every soundboard originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, never from clear-cutting operations. This sustainable sourcing approach preserves old-growth forests while providing luthiers access to tonewood with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental gold standard in acoustic tonewood production, ensuring both superior instrument quality and responsible forestry practices.
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 essential to acoustic performance. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality for their finest instruments, knowing that Dreadnought Non-figured Sitka Spruce from our inventory delivers reliable, superior results across every build.











chase.krueger (verified owner) –
Placed my first order with Alaska Specialty Woods. I ordered 6 sets of these tops and I am extremely impressed with the quality. They are well quartersawn, with tight straight grain, and even color. I have ordered Sitka tops from other well known luthier suppliers online and I can say without hesitation Alaska Specialty Woods provides the highest quality AAA tops, with an unbeatable price tag.
Russ (verified owner) –
These AAA tops are very good quality, quarter sawn and great value.
Brad Goodman (verified owner) –
I have bought the Ultra-light sort AAA spruce and it has produced some of the BEST sounding guitars that I have made in my 50 year career as a Professional Luthier.
As an added bonus, they are visually gorgeous!
jbgtr73 (verified owner) –
Top quality set at a great price!