Description
Discover the exceptional quality of our AAA Non-Figured Sitka Spruce Cello Front, meticulously crafted for discerning luthiers. This tonewood offers a unique blend of aged resonance and superior workability, ideal for creating instruments with unparalleled sound and character. Sourced from salvage old-growth timber, each Sitka Spruce Cello Front represents the finest tonewood fiber available for premium instrument construction.
Enhanced Resonance for Superior Acoustics
Our Sitka Spruce Cello Front sets are renowned for their enhanced resonance, a direct result of being sourced from old-growth timber that has undergone centuries of natural seasoning. These aged boards were cut from logs harvested in the mid-1980s and have continued to develop their acoustic properties. This unique aging process creates wood fibers with an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, ensuring superior projection, rich overtones, and a dynamic tonal palette. Luthiers will appreciate the wood’s ability to breathe and respond with remarkable clarity, unmatched by younger, plantation-grown alternatives.
Technical Specifications for Your Sitka Spruce Cello Front
- Wood Species: Premium Old-Growth Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Grade: AAA Non-Figured (Highest non-figured classification)
- Cut Type: Precision Wedge-Cut Bookset
- Grain Density: Looser grain, approximately 12 lines per inch graduating to 8 lines per inch, straight grain material
- Origin: Salvage-sourced old-growth timber
- Condition: Boards aged since the mid-1980s, providing exceptional stability and tonal maturity
- Weight: Very lightweight for optimal resonance and ease of handling
- Intended Application: Ideal for crafting premium cello fronts and soundboards
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
Every Sitka Spruce Cello Front originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, never from clear-cutting operations. This sustainable approach preserves vital old-growth forests while providing luthiers access to timber with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental gold standard in tonewood production, ensuring your instrument’s foundation is as ethically sourced as it is acoustically superior. Each set of cello soundboards undergoes verification to confirm its old-growth heritage and salvage sourcing.
Quality & Durability Assurance
Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each Sitka Spruce Cello Front 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. The tonewood’s aged characteristics contribute to dimensional stability and resistance to warping, essential qualities for professional-grade instruments. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality for their finest instruments, guaranteeing the longevity and exceptional performance of your cello and its distinctive tonal signature.

Sean Vitanyi (verified owner) –
Just received this Sitka set. I was a bit apprehensive about buying tone woods online but took a chance with Alaska woods. Amazing how resonant the wood is! I received exactly what was in the picture, glad it wasn’t just a stock photo! Shipping rates are very reasonable also as it was very well packed. After hearing this spruce ring I am super excited about building a very special cello!