Unlock the full sonic potential of your next instrument with our AAA Light Curly Mountain Dulcimer Sitka Spruce tops. Revered by luthiers for their exceptional tonal properties and stunning visual appeal, this tonewood provides the perfect foundation for crafting a truly resonant dulcimer soundboard. Each piece showcases beautiful light curl, fine grain, and robust medullary rays, signifying superior quality and acoustic prowess. These tops are produced with the finest tonewood fiber available, procured from salvage-sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce.

Please specify your desired dulcimer body type (tear drop/hour glass) and size in the comments section of your order.

Enhanced Resonance for Sitka Spruce Dulcimer Soundboards

Experience the profound acoustic benefits that only centuries-old, naturally seasoned timber can provide for your dulcimer project. Our light curly Sitka Spruce tops deliver superior sound and performance for Mountain Dulcimer construction:

• Exceptional Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio: Our old-growth Sitka Spruce, naturally seasoned over centuries, delivers an unparalleled stiffness-to-weight ratio. This ensures superior projection and a broad, dynamic range for your dulcimer’s voice.
• Optimized for Dulcimer Construction: Crafted from exceptional quality timber, these Sitka Spruce tops are perfectly suited for flat-top dulcimer soundboard construction. This ensures optimal material use, minimizing waste while providing robust structural integrity for a soundboard that will resonate beautifully.
• Consistent AAA Quality: Hand-selected AAA grade guarantees tight, straight grain patterns with captivating light curl and minimal defects, providing reliable performance and a stunning aesthetic.
• Superior Tonal Excellence: The natural aging process of this salvaged tonewood creates a fiber structure with enhanced resonant properties, unmatched by newer plantation-grown alternatives, leading to richer harmonics and clearer sustain in your finished instrument.

Technical Specifications

Precisely graded and prepared, these Mountain Dulcimer Sitka Spruce tops meet the demanding standards of professional luthiers worldwide:

• Grade: AAA Light Curly (highest non-figured classification with beautiful curl)
• Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) – Renowned for acoustic instrument soundboards
• Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber, ethically procured from Alaska’s pristine forests
• Grain Pattern: Fine, straight grain with strong medullary rays, optimized for acoustic performance and stability
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to exacting luthier specifications (typically 6-8%) for immediate use and dimensional stability
• Intended Use: Specifically selected and prepared for Mountain Dulcimer Sitka Spruce tops, also suitable for sides or other small flat-top instruments requiring premium tonewood
• Customization: Available for tear drop and hour glass body styles in various sizes

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Every soundboard 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 tonewood with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental gold standard in tonewood production.

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. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality for their finest instruments. When you select Mountain Dulcimer Sitka Spruce tops from our collection, you’re investing in tonewood that has been carefully evaluated and prepared to deliver exceptional performance and beauty for decades to come.