AAA+ Western Red Cedar Jumbo soundboards represent the pinnacle of tonal quality for discerning luthiers seeking superior acoustic performance. These exceptional boards display the stiffness, texture, and color characteristic of master-grade tonewood, distinguished primarily by their prominent medullary rays. Sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth Western Red Cedar, these jumbo tops deliver the natural sonic properties that only centuries-aged timber can provide.

Enhanced Resonance for Superior Tone

Experience the profound sonic depth that naturally aged, old-growth Western Red Cedar soundboards offer. Our AAA+ Western Red Cedar Jumbo tops are renowned for their exceptional resonant qualities, providing a perfect balance of warmth, clarity, and sustain across a wide range of musical expressions and playing styles.

• Exceptional Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio: Old-growth Western Red Cedar delivers optimal vibrational transfer, contributing to superior projection and dynamic range in flat-top instruments.
• Unmatched Tonal Excellence: The natural aging process of centuries-old timber enhances resonant properties, creating a rich, complex tonal palette superior to fast-grown alternatives.
• Deep, Warm Character: This tonewood is celebrated for warm, lush overtones and responsiveness, perfect for articulate fingerstyle playing and powerful strumming techniques.
• Consistent Acoustic Performance: Hand-selected for uniform grain and density, ensuring reliable acoustic performance across every instrument built with these soundboards.

Technical Specifications

Crafted for precision and performance, these AAA+ Western Red Cedar Jumbo tops adhere to the highest standards for professional luthier work:

• Wood Species: Premium Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
• Grade: AAA+ (Approaching Master Grade in stiffness, texture, and color; distinguished by prominent medullary rays)
• Application: Ideal for Jumbo Flat Top Guitars, Acoustic Basses, and other large flat-top instruments
• Source: 100% Salvage-sourced old-growth timber, ensuring sustainable and superior acoustic quality
• Grain Structure: Displays excellent stiffness and texture characteristic of high-grade tonewood
• Condition: Carefully processed to luthier specifications, ready for your next masterpiece

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Our commitment to sustainability and quality ensures that every AAA+ Western Red Cedar Jumbo top originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered old-growth trees. We never support clear-cutting operations. This responsible sourcing of tonewood not only preserves vital old-growth forests but also provides luthiers with access to soundboard material that has undergone centuries of natural seasoning. Choosing our Western Red Cedar tops means investing in the environmental standard for sustainable tonewood production.

Quality & Durability Assurance

With decades of specialized experience in premium tonewoods, we guarantee that each AAA+ Western Red Cedar Jumbo top meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system evaluates crucial factors such as grain consistency, stiffness, and inherent resonant properties. Professional luthiers worldwide trust our consistent quality for crafting exquisite instruments, ensuring the durability and superior acoustic performance of every soundboard.