Description
Crafting Excellence with AAA Sitka Bearclaw Violin Wedge Sets
Elevate your instrument with the distinctive beauty and acoustic performance of our AAA Sitka Bearclaw Violin Wedge set. Sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth Sitka Spruce, this exquisite tonewood delivers exceptional tonal clarity and visually stunning aesthetics for discerning violin makers. The Sitka Bearclaw Violin Wedge represents centuries of natural seasoning, ensuring your violin resonates with a voice of true distinction and character found only in reclaimed spruce timber.
Each AAA Bearclaw Violin Wedge set originates from highly figured bearclaw Sitka Spruce logs, produced from the finest tonewood fiber available. These violin wedges are procured exclusively from salvage-sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce, never from plantation operations.
Enhanced Resonance for Superior Tonal Performance
Unleash the full potential of your instrument with the inherent acoustic superiority of old-growth Sitka Bearclaw Violin Wedge sets. The exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, a hallmark of naturally aged timber averaging 400 years, ensures remarkable projection, dynamic range, and crystal-clear articulation. The distinctive bearclaw figuring contributes to the wood’s unique vibrational characteristics, offering a tonal palette unmatched by younger, plantation-grown alternatives. This old-growth spruce is specifically optimized for violin soundboards, providing an ideal foundation for instruments that demand extraordinary responsiveness and a rich, complex voice.
Technical Specifications: AAA Sitka Bearclaw Violin Wedge
Designed for precision and performance, each Sitka Bearclaw Violin Wedge set meets the highest standards for luthier-grade tonewood:
- Dimensions: Optimized for standard violin top construction (approximately 11″ L × 4.5″ W × 1.25″ thick at joining edge, tapering to 0.25″ at outside edge)
- Grade: AAA (highest figured classification with prominent bearclaw)
- Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Figuring: Distinctive Bearclaw patterning throughout
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber
- Cut: Precision quartersawn wedge bookset for optimal grain orientation and stability
- Moisture Content: Expertly kiln-dried to specific luthier moisture content standards
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
Every Sitka Bearclaw Violin 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 timber with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental standard in tonewood production, ensuring your instrument is crafted with integrity and respect for natural resources.
Quality and Durability Assurance
Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each Sitka Bearclaw Violin Wedge set meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system evaluates visual appearance alongside critical factors including grain slope, stiffness, and resonant properties. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality for their finest instruments, guaranteeing a durable and high-performing foundation for your creations.




chrisbrown0130 (verified owner) –
The bear claw top was not in stock so the owner called and asked if he could sub something else. I told him to be my eyes and send me a nice “equal in price” straight grain set and man was I amazed! Better than I could have imagined! Thanks guys!