Discover the unparalleled beauty and rich tonal qualities of our AAA Light/Medium bear claw red cedar top for dreadnought guitars. This exquisite tonewood set combines the rare aesthetic appeal of light-to-medium bearclaw figure with the renowned sonic excellence of old-growth Western Red Cedar, offering luthiers a truly unique and inspiring foundation for their next masterpiece.

Enhanced Tonal Resonance & Visual Appeal

The AAA bearclaw red cedar top represents an exceptional blend of striking aesthetics and superior acoustic properties, highly sought after by discerning luthiers. This particular combination of bearclaw figure and cedar soundboard characteristics creates an instrument with distinctive visual presence and responsive tone.

• Rare Bearclaw Figure: Showcases a unique light-to-medium bearclaw pattern, a rare find in Western Red Cedar, adding remarkable visual depth and character to your instrument.
• Warm, Responsive Tone: Old-growth Western Red Cedar provides a rich, complex overtone series with excellent note separation and a quick, articulate response, perfect for flat-top acoustics.
• Optimized for Dreadnought Guitars: Precision-cut bookmatched sets are specifically prepared for dreadnought soundboards, ensuring ideal dimensions for efficient construction and acoustic performance.
• Superior Sustain & Projection: The naturally seasoned wood fibers of old-growth timber contribute to enhanced vibrational properties, resulting in impressive sustain and clear projection across all registers.

Technical Specifications

• Wood Species: Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
• Grade: AAA, featuring rare Light/Medium Bearclaw figure
• Intended Use: Dreadnought Guitar Soundboard
• Bookset Dimensions (approx. per half): Lower bout 8″, Waist 5.25″, Upper bout 5.75″ x 19.75-20″ long. Raw board dimensions are 8.5″ x 23″ and may require trimming to accommodate your specific dreadnought pattern specifications.
• Source: 100% Salvage-sourced old-growth timber
• Cut: 2-piece bookmatched set
• Figure: Light-Medium Bearclaw

Note: Most two-piece bookset boards are cut 8.5″ x 23″, but pattern coverage may vary across width and length. These tops pattern per half as follows: Lower bout 8″, waist 5.25″, upper bout 5.75″ x 19.75-20″ inches long, based on standard dreadnought guitar pattern specifications. If your measurements approach these dimensions, we recommend contacting us before ordering or noting your specific requirements during checkout.

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, ensuring your bear claw red cedar top comes from responsibly sourced materials.

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, particularly when selecting distinctive tonewood options like this bearclaw figure cedar soundboard.