Discover the unparalleled beauty and sonic excellence of our AAAA/Premium Dreadnought Quilted Sitka Spruce Guitar Top, a true masterpiece for discerning luthiers. This exquisite sitka spruce guitar top features a rare quilted pattern that is far more difficult to source than full-figured Bear Claw, offering a visually stunning aesthetic combined with superior acoustic properties. Elevate your next dreadnought guitar build with this premium soundboard that promises both breathtaking appearance and legendary resonance.

Enhanced Resonance and Visual Appeal

Our AAAA/Premium Dreadnought Quilted Sitka Spruce Guitar Top is an acoustic powerhouse crafted from centuries-old, salvage-sourced wood. Its dense, naturally seasoned fibers deliver an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio that translates into superior performance characteristics:

• Superior Projection & Dynamic Range: Experience a rich, full-bodied sound with remarkable clarity and responsive dynamics from this tonewood soundboard.
• Enhanced Tonal Character: The natural aging process imbues this spruce guitar top with complex overtones and sustain unmatched by younger, plantation-grown alternatives.
• Distinctive Quilted Figure: Beyond its sonic benefits, the rare quilted pattern creates a unique, luxurious aesthetic that will make your instrument truly stand out.
• Optimized for Dreadnoughts: Specifically dimensioned to ensure optimal tone and structural integrity for dreadnought guitar constructions.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions (per half): Lower bout 8″, waist 5.25″, upper bout 5.75″ x 19.75-20″ long. Most 2-piece bookset boards are cut 8.5″ x 23″, with pattern coverage as specified. Please verify your exact dreadnought guitar pattern requirements before ordering.
• Grade: AAAA/Premium with highly sought-after Quilted pattern. Considered more rare than full-figured Bear Claw.
• Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis).
• Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber from naturally fallen or reclaimed trees, ensuring ethical and sustainable procurement.
• Cut: Precision-cut 2-piece bookset, ideal for dreadnought guitar top construction.
• Condition: Kiln-dried to luthier specifications, often Torrified (see product variant tags), enhancing stability and resonant properties of this tonewood.

100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee

Every AAAA/Premium Dreadnought Quilted Sitka Spruce Guitar 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 tonewood with centuries of natural seasoning. Our EarthTone Soundboards represent the environmental gold standard in sitka spruce guitar top production, ensuring your premium soundboard is both ethically sourced and acoustically superior.

Quality & Durability Assurance

Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each AAAA/Premium Dreadnought Quilted Sitka Spruce Guitar Top 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, guaranteeing an exceptional spruce soundboard for your next build.