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Discover the Unique AAA Quilt/Pillow Figured Sitka Spruce Dread/Jumbo Guitar Top
Unleash unparalleled aesthetic beauty and exceptional tone with our AAA Quilt/Pillow figured Sitka Spruce Dread/Jumbo guitar top, sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth timber. This exquisite soundboard offers visual depth and acoustic richness that sets it apart from conventional alternatives. Perfect for crafting a distinctive dreadnought or jumbo acoustic guitar, the Sitka Spruce Dread/Jumbo top promises both stunning appearance and superior sound for discerning luthiers seeking premium tonewood materials.
Enhanced Resonance for Your Sitka Spruce Dread/Jumbo Guitar
Our commitment to quality means providing wood with superior acoustic properties. The natural aging process of this old-growth Sitka Spruce creates wood fiber with enhanced resonant characteristics, delivering a superior stiffness-to-weight ratio. This translates into an acoustic guitar with exceptional projection, dynamic range, and tonal clarity, unmatched by plantation-grown alternatives. The pillow-figured grain pattern in this Sitka Spruce dreadnought and jumbo configuration enhances both visual appeal and sound transmission.
Technical Specifications of Your Sitka Spruce Dread/Jumbo Top
Every AAA Quilt/Pillow figured Sitka Spruce Dread/Jumbo guitar top is precisely graded and prepared to meet the highest luthier standards:
- Grade: AAA Quilt/Pillow Figured (premium grade with unique visual depth and aesthetic appeal)
- Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis), renowned for its strength, lightness, and tonal clarity, ideal for acoustic guitar construction
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber from pristine Alaskan forests, ensuring ethical and sustainable forestry practices
- Cut: 2-piece bookset configuration, carefully selected and dimensioned for dreadnought and jumbo acoustic guitar construction
- Patterning Dimensions (per half): Lower bout 8″, waist 5.25″, upper bout 5.75″ x 19.75-20″ long (within range of 4 standard dreadnought guitar patterns)
- Unique Figure: Subtle “pillow” grain creates a distinctive quilted, 1/4″ deep visual effect, ensuring a truly unique and beautiful instrument
- Visual Effect: The pillow grain pattern makes the top’s surface appear recessed, creating exceptional depth and visual interest
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
We are proud to stand by our sustainable sourcing commitment. Every Sitka Spruce Dread/Jumbo soundboard originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, never from clear-cutting operations. This responsible approach preserves vital old-growth forests while providing luthiers access to tonewood with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental gold standard in premium tonewood production for acoustic guitars, offering builders confidence in both quality and ecological responsibility.
Quality & Durability Assurance for Your Dread/Jumbo Top
Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each Sitka Spruce Dread/Jumbo 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 essential to acoustic performance. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality for their finest instruments, guaranteeing a durable and high-performing dreadnought or jumbo guitar built to last generations.





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