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title: "AAA yellow Cedar dread soundboard"
description: "AAA Yellow Cedar Dread SoundboardEnhance your dreadnought guitar build with our AAA yellow Cedar dread soundboard, featuring rare bearclaw and quilt figuring that delivers exceptional aesthetics and superior acoustic performance. Each 2-piece bookset is precision-cut to dreadnought specifications, generally 8.5\" x 23\", with consistent dimensions across the lower bout, waist, and upper bout to accommodate a wide range of guitar patterns.Premium Figured Tonewood FeaturesRare Figured Yellow Cedar: AAA grade showcasing distinctive light bearclaw and quilt figuring for unique visual character and tonal qualitiesPrecision Dreadnought Dimensions: 2-piece bookset boards cut to approximately 8.5\" x 23\" with consistent pattern per half: lower bout 8\", waist 5.25\", upper bout 5.75\", length 19.75-20\"Old-Growth Salvage Timber: Sustainably sourced from salvage-recovered Alaskan Yellow Cedar, ensuring exceptional quality and environmental responsibilityQuartersawn Vertical Grain: Expert milling for optimal stiffness, stability, and superior sound transmissionProfessional-Grade Acoustic Response: Delivers rich, vibrant tones and projection for premium dreadnought guitarsContact us before ordering if your specific dreadnought measurements are critical to ensure a perfect fit for your guitar build."
url: https://alaskawoods.com/product/aaa-yellow-cedar-dread-soundboard-from-salvage-sourced-old-growth-alaskan-yellow-cedar-tonewood/
date: 2017-04-25
modified: 2026-06-16
author: "Troy Thomas"
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price: 75
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# AAA yellow Cedar dread soundboard

Experience the exceptional blend of rarity and acoustic excellence with our **yellow Cedar dread soundboard**. Sourced from ancient old-growth Alaskan timber, this tonewood offers a unique character perfect for crafting a dreadnought guitar with a truly distinctive voice and appearance. These AAA-grade soundboards feature rare light bearclaw and light quilt figuring, attributes exceptionally uncommon in Yellow Cedar, making each yellow Cedar dread soundboard a remarkable choice for discerning luthiers.

## Enhanced Acoustic Resonance for Your Yellow Cedar Dread Soundboard

Unlock unparalleled tonal depth with our AAA-grade yellow Cedar dread soundboard. This exceptional tonewood, derived from naturally aged, old-growth Alaskan Yellow Cedar, is celebrated by luthiers for its bright, articulate clarity, superb sustain, and powerful projection. The unique cellular structure of this ancient timber ensures a superior stiffness-to-weight ratio, delivering a responsive and dynamic voice that will make your dreadnought guitar truly sing. The presence of light bearclaw and quilt figure not only adds rare visual appeal but can subtly enhance the wood’s inherent vibrancy and resonant character.

## Technical Specifications: Yellow Cedar Dread Soundboard

- **Grade:** AAA (highest non-figured classification, with rare light bearclaw and quilt figure)
- **Wood Species:** Alaskan Yellow Cedar (*Chamaecyparis nootkatensis*)
- **Source:** 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber from pristine Alaskan forests
- **Cut:** 2-piece bookset, quartersawn for optimal grain orientation and stability
- **Approximate Dimensions (each half):** 8.5″ W x 23″ L
- **Patterning Area (per half):** Lower bout 8″, waist 5.25″, upper bout 5.75″ x 19.75-20″ L (confirm dimensions for your specific guitar pattern)
- **Figure:** Unique light bearclaw and light quilt (exceptionally rare attributes for Yellow Cedar)
- **Moisture Content:** Kiln-dried to professional luthier specifications for immediate use

## 100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

When you choose a yellow Cedar dread soundboard from our selection, you’re investing in true sustainability and superior quality. Every soundboard originates exclusively from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, never from clear-cutting operations. This responsible, sustainable approach preserves invaluable old-growth forests while providing discerning luthiers access to tonewood with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ proudly represent the environmental standard in tonewood sourcing, ensuring your instrument has a story as rich and profound as its sound.

## Quality & Durability Assurance for Your Yellow Cedar Dread Soundboard

Alaska Specialty Woods’ extensive experience spanning over 30 years ensures that every yellow Cedar dread soundboard meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system meticulously evaluates not just visual appearance, but critical performance factors including grain slope, stiffness, and intrinsic resonant properties essential for exceptional instrument building. Professional luthiers worldwide consistently rely on our consistent quality for their finest creations, confident in the durability and outstanding acoustic performance of our tonewood selections.