Description
Discover the extraordinary with our AAA Quilted Archtop Guitar Sitka Spruce wedge sets. Crafted for discerning luthiers, these rare and visually stunning pieces offer unparalleled tonal quality and aesthetic appeal for your next masterpiece. Sourced from the finest old-growth timber, this Sitka Spruce tonewood provides the exceptional resonance and stability that carved top instruments demand.
This quilted figure is exceptionally hard to come by, more so than full figured bear claw, and quantity is very limited. These sets are produced from the finest tonewood fiber in the world, procured from salvage-sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce. The wedge-cut book sets are specifically designed for carved top archtop construction. Please indicate in the comment section of your order what size instrument you are building.
Enhanced Resonance for Superior Archtop Guitars
Unlock the full acoustic potential of your archtop guitar with tonewood sourced from old-growth Sitka Spruce forests. This rare old-growth timber delivers exceptional sound resonance, characterized by rich, balanced acoustics, superior projection, and crystal-clear tonal characteristics. The centuries of natural aging in these salvage-sourced spruce fibers create unmatched sonic depth and responsiveness, ensuring your carved top archtop guitar achieves its full potential.
Technical Specifications for Your Archtop Guitar
- Grade: AAA Quilted (highest non-figured classification with rare quilted figure)
- Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber from Alaska’s pristine forests
- Cut: Precision quartersawn wedge bookset, optimized for carved top archtop guitar construction
- Dimensions: Typical 23″ L × 9″ W × 1⅛” (joining edge) × ⅜” (outside edge)
- Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to exacting luthier specifications for optimal stability
- Figure: Exceptional quilted pattern, highly sought after and limited in availability
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 archtop guitar tonewood production, combining acoustic performance with responsible sourcing practices.
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 archtop instruments, knowing that Sitka Spruce from our selection delivers both tonal excellence and lasting durability.


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