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title: "AAA Yellow Cedar Ukulele Top Set"
description: "AAA Grade Yellow Cedar Ukulele Top SetOur Yellow Cedar Ukulele Top features salvage-sourced old-growth Alaskan Yellow Cedar in precision-cut 2-piece bookmatched sets. This AAA Grade tonewood delivers exceptional acoustic performance with fine, even straight grain ideal for superior ukulele building.Key FeaturesAAA Grade Alaskan Yellow Cedar tonewood with unmatched tonal propertiesSustainably harvested salvage-recovered old-growth timberPrecision quartersawn vertical grain for optimal tonal response and structural stabilityFine, even straight grain ensures maximum resonance and sound projection2-piece bookmatched configuration for aesthetic and acoustic balanceProfessional-grade quality for discerning luthiers and instrument makersNote: Please specify your ukulele size (soprano, concert, tenor, or baritone) in the order comments."
url: https://alaskawoods.com/product/aaa-yellow-cedar-ukulele-top/
date: 2017-04-25
modified: 2025-10-30
author: "Troy Thomas"
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availability: discontinued
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# AAA Yellow Cedar Ukulele Top Set

Prepare to craft ukuleles with unparalleled sound using our AAA Yellow Cedar Ukulele Top Set. Sourced from the pristine old-growth forests of Alaska, this exceptional tonewood offers luthiers the ideal foundation for instruments renowned for their bright, clear, and sustained tonal qualities. Each Yellow Cedar Ukulele Top is meticulously selected to ensure superior resonance and performance, making it the perfect choice for your next instrument build.

## Enhanced Resonance for Superior Ukulele Tones

The naturally aged wood fiber of our Alaskan Yellow Cedar Ukulele Top delivers exceptional resonant properties, providing rich harmonic complexity and excellent sustain. This superior soundboard material ensures your ukuleles will project with clarity and warmth, unmatched by alternative woods. Experience the distinct, bright tonal character that only old-growth Alaskan Yellow Cedar can provide for a truly professional instrument, elevating every note and chord. The acoustic properties of this yellow cedar soundboard create instruments with responsive playability and long-lasting tonal clarity.

## Technical Specifications

- **Dimensions:** 3/16″ thick x 5″+ wide x 14″ long (2-piece bookset)
- **Grade:** AAA (highest non-figured classification)
- **Species:** Alaskan Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis nootkatensis)
- **Source:** 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber from Alaska
- **Cut:** Fine even straight grain, quartersawn bookset for optimal stability and tone
- **Moisture Content:** Kiln-dried to luthier specifications for immediate use
- **Note:** Please specify the desired ukulele size in your order comments for proper fitting

## 100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Every Yellow Cedar Ukulele Top 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. Our EarthTone Soundboards™ represent the environmental gold standard in tonewood production for exquisite ukulele building, ensuring both superior quality and ecological responsibility. The reclaimed wood sourcing guarantees that each yellow cedar top carries the acoustic maturity only time-proven wood can offer.

## Quality & Durability Assurance

Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each Yellow Cedar Ukulele Top 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 instruments, including premium ukuleles crafted with our exceptional Alaskan Yellow Cedar. Each soundboard undergoes meticulous inspection to guarantee the acoustic performance and visual beauty expected from AAA-grade tonewood.