Discover the superior craftsmanship and exceptional tone of our AAA Western Red Cedar Mountain Dulcimer soundboard blanks. Sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth timber, these premium soundboards are engineered to elevate the acoustic performance of your instrument, delivering rich warmth and incredible clarity that distinguishes a finely crafted dulcimer from ordinary instruments.

AAA-WESTERN RED CEDAR MOUNTAIN DULCIMER SOUNDBOARD BLANKS

Minimum dimensions: 4″ L x 32″ W. Please specify the type (teardrop/hourglass) and size you are building, or indicate if you’re using it for sides, in the comments section of your order.

These soundboards are produced from the finest tonewood fiber in the world, sourced from salvage-recovered old-growth Western Red Cedar that has been naturally seasoned for centuries.

Enhanced Resonance with Western Red Cedar Mountain Dulcimer Soundboards

• Superior Projection and Dynamic Range: Old-growth Western Red Cedar offers an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, ensuring your red cedar mountain dulcimer produces outstanding projection and a wide dynamic range. The naturally aged wood fiber delivers consistent tonal response across the instrument’s range.
• Consistent AAA Quality: Each soundboard blank is hand-selected to AAA grade, guaranteeing tight, straight grain patterns and minimal defects. This rigorous grading translates to reliable performance and aesthetic beauty for professional-quality instruments.
• Unmatched Tonal Excellence: The natural aging process of salvage-sourced Western Red Cedar develops wood fiber with enhanced resonant properties, providing a warm, articulate tone that is unmatched by younger plantation-grown alternatives. This contributes significantly to the superior voice of a handcrafted red cedar mountain dulcimer.

Technical Specifications for Red Cedar Mountain Dulcimer Tops

• Species: Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
• Grade: AAA (highest non-figured classification)
• Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber
• Minimum Dimensions: 4″ L x 32″ W (specify desired type and size in order comments)
• Cut: Quartersawn for optimal grain orientation and tonal clarity
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to luthier specifications for stability and performance

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Every red cedar mountain dulcimer 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 timber with centuries of natural seasoning and development. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental gold standard in tonewood sourcing and production.

Quality & Durability Assurance for Mountain Dulcimer Soundboards

Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each soundboard blank meets rigorous structural and acoustic 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 crafting their finest instruments, knowing that superior tonewood forms the foundation of exceptional sound.