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title: "AAA TP Quilt Bearclaw Classical Top"
description: "AAA Quilt Bearclaw Classical Top in Old-Growth Sitka SpruceExperience an extraordinarily rare Quilt Bearclaw Classical Top featuring a unique combination of quilt and bearclaw figures in a single tonewood board. Sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth Sitka Spruce, these AAA-grade soundboards present an exceptional phenomenon seldom encountered in classical guitar tonewood. Each two-piece bookset is precisely dimensioned for standard classical guitar patterns.Specifications and FeaturesGrade: AAAWood Species: Old-Growth Sitka SpruceFigure: Quilt and Bearclaw (Combined)Sourcing: Salvage-Recovered TimberClassical Dimensions: Lower Bout 7.25-7.5\", Waist 4.5\", Upper Bout 5.55-5.75\" x 19-20.25\" LongTonewood Quality: Precision Quartersawn Vertical Grain for Maximum Tonal ResponseApplication: Classical Guitar SoundboardsWe recommend contacting us before ordering if your specific guitar measurements differ from these standard classical dimensions to ensure proper fit and patterning across the full board width and length."
url: https://alaskawoods.com/product/aaa-tp-quilt-bearclaw-classical/
date: 2017-04-25
modified: 2026-07-09
author: "Troy Thomas"
image: https://alaskawoods.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Sitka-Spruce-Tranquil-Point-Classical-3A_1-3.jpg
type: product
lang: en
sku: "AAA_TPQBC_CL"
product_type: simple
price: 49.4
currency: USD
availability: discontinued
stock_quantity: 0
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# AAA TP Quilt Bearclaw Classical Top

Discover the exceptional beauty and sonic performance of our AAA Quilt Bearclaw Classical Top, sourced from rare, old-growth Sitka Spruce. These unique soundboards feature an extraordinary combination of quilt and bearclaw figuring, offering luthiers an unparalleled aesthetic and acoustic foundation for their classical guitar projects. The Quilt Bearclaw Classical Top represents the finest expression of salvage-sourced tonewoods, delivering both visual distinction and superior resonant characteristics.

## Enhanced Resonance for Your Classical Guitar

The natural aging process of centuries-old, salvage-sourced Sitka Spruce creates wood fibers with exceptionally enhanced resonant properties. This classical soundboard delivers a rich, articulate tone, offering the superior projection and dynamic range essential for outstanding classical guitars. The old-growth spruce tonewood used in this Quilt Bearclaw Classical Top provides depth and clarity that plantation-grown alternatives simply cannot match, making it the preferred choice for discerning luthers.

## Technical Specifications: AAA Quilt Bearclaw Classical Top

- **Grade:** AAA (Premium Luthier Grade)
- **Species:** Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- **Figuring:** Distinctive Quilt and Bearclaw patterns
- **Source:** 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber, renowned for exceptional tonality
- **Typical Dimensions (per half):** Lower bout 7.25-7.5″, Waist 4.5″, Upper bout 5.55-5.75″ x 19-20.25″ length
- **Cut:** 2-piece bookset configuration for optimal symmetry in classical guitar construction
- **Application:** Classical guitar soundboards and resonance-critical components

Most 2-piece bookset soundboards are cut approximately 7.5″ x 23″, though dimensional coverage varies. These Quilt Bearclaw Classical Top boards follow classical guitar patterning standards with per-half measurements in the ranges specified above. If your specifications differ from these dimensions, we recommend contacting us before ordering to ensure proper fit for your classical guitar project.

## 100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Each Quilt Bearclaw Classical Top originates exclusively from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, ensuring no material is sourced from clear-cutting operations. This commitment to sustainability not only preserves vital old-growth forests but also provides luthiers with access to soundboard timber that has undergone centuries of natural seasoning. The old-growth character of this classical tonewood ensures structural integrity and acoustic excellence. By selecting our Quilt Bearclaw Classical Top, you’re choosing an environmentally responsible soundboard material that delivers unparalleled acoustic performance for your classical guitar construction.

## Quality & Durability Assurance

Our decades of expertise in sourcing and processing premium tonewoods ensure that every Quilt Bearclaw Classical Top meets the most rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system meticulously evaluates not only the stunning visual appearance of the quilt and bearclaw figures but also critical factors such as grain slope, stiffness, and inherent resonant properties. This classical soundboard material demonstrates exceptional stability and tonal characteristics. Discerning luthiers worldwide trust our consistent quality for crafting their finest classical guitars, confident in the durability and exceptional sound projection of our old-growth Sitka Spruce materials.