The AAA Tranquil Point Flat top Mandolin soundboard represents an exceptional choice for luthiers seeking superior tonewood for smaller acoustic instruments. Sourced from the world’s most exceptional tonewood fiber, this AAA Tranquil Point tonewood flat top mandolin top is crafted from salvage-sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce, precisely prepared to deliver unparalleled resonance and structural integrity designed for acoustic excellence.

Enhanced Resonance for Your Flat Top Mandolin

Crafting a superior acoustic instrument begins with superior tonewood. Our AAA Tranquil Point Flat top Mandolin soundboards offer a distinct advantage, thanks to centuries of natural aging and meticulous sourcing. Experience the profound difference in tone and projection that only old-growth Sitka Spruce can provide:

• Exceptional Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio: Old-growth timber, naturally seasoned over hundreds of years, delivers an optimal balance for vibrant projection and an expansive dynamic range crucial for an articulate flat top mandolin.
• Superior Tonal Clarity: The dense, straight grain of this salvage-sourced Sitka Spruce fosters a crystal-clear response, allowing each note on your mandolin to ring with definition and sustain.
• Harmonic Richness: Unlike younger wood, the naturally aged fibers possess enhanced resonant properties, contributing to a richer overtone series and a more complex, mature voice for your instrument.
• Optimized for Smaller Instruments: These specific dimensions and grade are selected to maximize the acoustic potential of flat top mandolins and similar smaller instruments, ensuring your build delivers professional-grade sound.

0/parlor size – Most 2-piece bookset boards are cut approximately 6″ x 16″ but may not pattern all of the width and length. These tops will pattern per half with a lower bout of 11.75″ x 15″ long, which is the range of the bouzouki and baritone ukulele patterns available. If your measurements crowd these dimensions, contact us before ordering to discuss your specific requirements.

Technical Specifications for Your AAA Tranquil Point Tonewood

Each AAA Tranquil Point Flat top Mandolin soundboard is prepared to exacting standards for the discerning luthier:

• Grade: AAA (highest non-figured classification), ensuring tight, straight grain patterns with minimal defects.
• Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis), renowned for its acoustic brilliance and responsiveness in mandolin construction.
• Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber, ethically recovered from pristine natural environments.
• Cut: 2-piece bookset, quartersawn for optimal grain orientation and stability.
• Dimensions (per half): Designed to pattern lower bout 11.75″ x 15″ long. Most 2-piece bookset boards are cut approximately 6″ x 16″ and are suitable for 0/parlor size instruments, including mandolins, bouzoukis, and baritone ukuleles. Customers with specific dimensional requirements are advised to contact us before ordering.
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to optimal luthier specifications for immediate usability and dimensional stability.

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 reclaimed wood sourcing and tonewood production.

Quality and 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 mandolin and smaller stringed instrument builds.