Description
Discover the unparalleled beauty and acoustic excellence of our Master Grade classical Non-figured Sitka Spruce tops. Hand-selected for the discerning luthier, these soundboards are sourced from the finest old-growth timber, offering an exceptional foundation for crafting instruments with breathtaking tone and projection. Our classical Non-figured Sitka Spruce represents centuries of natural seasoning, delivering tight, straight grain and remarkable resonant properties that elevate every build.
These exceptional soundboards are produced with the finest tonewood fiber available, procured from salvage-sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce. Classical Non-figured Sitka Spruce of this caliber represents once-in-thousands type boards, featuring the straightest grain patterns that can be sourced. Bookset boards are typically cut 7.5″ with dimensions per half suitable for classical guitar patterns: Length 19-20.25″, Lower Bout 7.25-7.5″, Waist 4.5″, Upper Bout 5.55-5.75″. These tops pattern clean for instruments with up to a 15″ lower bout x 19 5/8″ long. For optimal selection, we recommend providing your specific instrument measurements in the comments section during checkout, or contacting us before ordering to ensure proper fit.
Enhanced Resonance for Classical Instruments
Experience the profound tonal excellence that only centuries-old, naturally seasoned wood can provide. Our classical Non-figured Sitka Spruce soundboards are harvested from old-growth timber, where the natural aging process has created wood fiber with exceptionally enhanced resonant properties. This results in unmatched warmth, clarity, and sustain, allowing your classical guitars to achieve a dynamic range and projection unattainable with plantation-grown alternatives. These Master Grade soundboards ensure your instrument produces a rich, complex voice with generations of tonal integrity.
Technical Specifications for Master Grade Classical Non-figured Sitka Spruce
Each Master classical Non-figured Sitka Spruce soundboard is meticulously prepared to meet the highest standards of professional luthiers, ensuring exceptional quality for your instrument builds:
- Wood Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Grade: AAAA (Master Grade – representing the finest straight grain and tonal quality; once-in-thousands type boards)
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber, providing superior density and resonant properties
- Typical Bookset Dimensions (per half, suitable for classical guitar patterns):
- Length: 19-20.25 inches
- Lower Bout: 7.25-7.5 inches
- Waist: 4.5 inches
- Upper Bout: 5.55-5.75 inches
- Patterns clean for instruments with up to a 15″ lower bout x 19 5/8″ long
- Grain: Exceptionally straight, tight grain patterns for optimal stiffness-to-weight ratio
- Cut: Precision bookmatched, typically quartersawn, for superior stability and acoustic response
- Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to exacting luthier specifications, ready for immediate use in instrument crafting
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
When you choose our classical Non-figured Sitka Spruce tops, you invest in ethically sourced tonewood of the highest caliber. Every soundboard originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, never from clear-cutting operations. This sustainable approach preserves invaluable old-growth forests while providing luthiers access to timber with centuries of natural seasoning. Our commitment ensures that your Master Grade classical Non-figured Sitka Spruce soundboard not only performs exquisitely but also aligns with environmental responsibility, representing the standard in tonewood production.
Quality and Durability Assurance for Your Classical Sitka Spruce
Our decades of expertise in tonewood sourcing and preparation ensure that each classical Non-figured Sitka Spruce set meets the most 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 and the inherent durability of our old-growth Sitka Spruce for their finest instruments, knowing they receive a soundboard built to last for generations.




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