Description
Discover the exceptional qualities of our AAA Guitar Dread Full Figured Bear Claw Sitka Spruce soundboard. Crafted from salvage-sourced old-growth timber, this figured bear claw Sitka spruce represents the finest tonewood available for discerning luthiers. Each two-piece bookset top showcases distinctive cross-grain figuring that combines visual artistry with acoustic performance, delivering the superior tonal characteristics that only naturally aged Sitka spruce can provide.
Experience Enhanced Resonance with Figured Bear Claw Sitka Spruce
Our figured bear claw Sitka spruce soundboards are produced from centuries-old timber that has undergone natural seasoning, resulting in an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio. This acoustic advantage translates into superior sound projection, dynamic range, and crystalline clarity unmatched by plantation-grown alternatives. The unique bear claw figuring not only provides visual distinction but also correlates with enhanced cross-grain stiffness, contributing to the remarkable tonal complexity of these dreadnought guitar tops. The deep, resonant overtones and sustain that emerge from aged Sitka spruce wood fiber offer professional luthiers the acoustic foundation needed for their finest instrument builds.
Technical Specifications
Precise measurements ensure your figured bear claw Sitka spruce top matches your specific guitar building requirements:
- Product Name: AAA Guitar Dread Full Figured Bear Claw Sitka Spruce
- Grade: AAA (Highest quality, full figured bear claw pattern)
- Wood Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Cut: 2-piece bookset for dreadnought guitar tops
- Source: 100% Salvage-sourced old-growth timber
- Typical Dimensions (per half):
- Length: 19.75-20 inches
- Lower Bout: 8 inches
- Waist: 5.25 inches
- Upper Bout: 5.75 inches
(Most bookset boards are cut 8.5″ x 23″, but these dimensions represent the guaranteed pattern area. Contact us before ordering if your specific measurements differ from these ranges, or note your requirements in the order comments during checkout.)
- Special Features: Distinctive and unique bear claw figuring pattern, no two sets identical
Our 100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
We are committed to sustainable sourcing practices. Every figured bear claw Sitka spruce soundboard originates exclusively from naturally fallen or carefully salvage-recovered trees, ensuring zero impact from clear-cutting operations. This responsible approach preserves vital old-growth forests while providing luthiers access to tonewood that has undergone centuries of natural maturation. By selecting our old-growth Sitka spruce, you invest in an environmentally conscious choice that delivers acoustically superior results for your most prestigious instrument builds.
Quality and Durability Assurance
Our expertise in tonewood selection ensures that each AAA figured bear claw Sitka spruce top meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our meticulous grading process evaluates grain slope, inherent stiffness, and resonant properties to confirm consistent quality. Professional luthiers worldwide trust our figured bear claw Sitka spruce for acoustic guitar and flat top instrument construction, knowing each soundboard promises enduring performance, visual beauty, and unparalleled tonal character for instruments built to last generations.















bradhillsdmd (verified owner) –
Bought 2 tops. Beautiful bearclaw figure. Very nice color. Generously cut, plenty to work with. Order was shipped quickly. Packed Very well. Brent was great to work with and made sure he knew what I was looking for. Very happy with product and service!
MAJD MAKHOUL –
Very happy with the product i received and and sure i will order again