Description
Discover the foundation for your next archtop masterpiece with our AAA Non-Figured Sitka Spruce Archtop Wedge sets. These soundboard materials are produced from the finest tonewood fiber sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth Sitka Spruce, procured from Alaska’s pristine forests. Specifically designed for discerning luthiers, the Sitka Spruce Archtop Wedge delivers the acoustic performance and workability professional builders demand when creating exceptional carved-top instruments.
Our wedge-cut booksets represent a superior alternative to traditional dreadnought tops. By cutting closer to the finished product dimensions, the Sitka Spruce Archtop Wedge minimizes waste while improving structural integrity and carving efficiency. Dimensions are 22+” long x 8.25″ wide x 1 1/8th” thick at the joining edge, narrowing to approximately 5/16″ at the outside edge. Please indicate in the comment section of your order the size instrument you are building to ensure optimal material selection.
Enhanced Resonance and Tonal Characteristics
Experience the exceptional sound resonance and projection that only naturally aged timber can provide. Our Sitka Spruce Archtop Wedge sets, part of our renowned EarthTone Soundboards™ collection, deliver rich, articulate, and crystal-clear tonal qualities. The decades or even centuries of natural seasoning in these old-growth timbers result in wood fiber with enhanced resonant properties, unmatched by plantation-grown alternatives.
- Unmatched Acoustic Performance: Superior sound projection and tonal clarity from naturally aged wood fiber with superior resonance characteristics.
- Optimized Wedge-Cut Profile: The Sitka Spruce Archtop Wedge geometry aligns with archtop construction requirements, minimizing material waste while enhancing structural integrity and reducing carving effort.
- Centuries of Natural Seasoning: Old-growth tonewood fiber develops tonal properties through extended maturation that new-growth timber cannot replicate.
Technical Specifications: AAA Sitka Spruce Archtop Wedge
Crafted for precision and performance, these soundboard booksets meet the highest standards for professional lutherie:
- Dimensions: 22+” L x 8.25″ W x 1 1/8th” (joining edge) tapering to approximately 5/16″ (outside edge)
- Grade: AAA Non-Figured (highest non-figured classification)
- Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest region
- Cut: Precision quartersawn wedge bookset for optimal grain orientation and reduced carving requirements
- Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to professional luthier specifications
- Application: Archtop guitar soundboards and curved-top instruments
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
Every Sitka Spruce Archtop Wedge 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 standard in responsible tonewood sourcing and production.
Quality and Durability Assurance
Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each Sitka Spruce Archtop Wedge set meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system evaluates grain slope, stiffness, resonant properties, and visual characteristics. Professional luthiers worldwide trust our consistent quality when crafting their finest archtop instruments. The tonewood fiber in each set undergoes thorough evaluation to guarantee the acoustic performance and workability your builds demand.




Gary Jensen (verified owner) –
Building a smaller sized archtop and this was perfect for my needs. I wanted a quality AAA top that was quarter sawn, straight grain, and even colored and at a reasonable price. This one definitely hit the mark. Would buy it again!