Description
Discover the pinnacle of acoustic guitar soundboards with our Master Grade Red Cedar Dreadnought Guitar tops. Sourced from the finest salvage-recovered old-growth Western Red Cedar, these limited-supply tonewood sets offer unparalleled beauty, exceptional resonance, and superior acoustic performance for your next dreadnought guitar build. Elevate your craftsmanship with timber chosen from tens of thousands of sets for its pristine quality and centuries of natural aging.
Enhanced Resonance for Red Cedar Dreadnought Guitar Tops
Harnessing centuries of natural aging, our Master Grade Western Red Cedar offers an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio. This inherent quality, developed over hundreds of years, translates into superior projection, a broad dynamic range, and rich, complex overtones. These resonance characteristics make it the ideal choice for creating a truly resonant acoustic guitar, delivering tonal depth and clarity unmatched by younger, plantation-grown alternatives. The strong medularies that distinguish this Master Grade timber contribute significantly to the overall performance of your dreadnought guitar soundboard.
Technical Specifications
- Wood Species: Premium Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
- Grade: Master Grade (AAAA) – The absolute finest, distinguished by very strong medularies and pristine quality
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber, representing sustainable tonewood practices
- Cut: Precision-cut for dreadnought guitar tops, optimized for flat-top instrument construction
- Appearance: Beautiful boards with even texture and color, ranging from light blond to light maroon, and light grayish-brown to medium milk chocolate brown. Most browns are a couple shades darker than a craft paper box or bag.
- Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to exacting luthier specifications for stability and workability, ensuring optimal performance for acoustic guitar projects
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
Every Master Grade Red Cedar Dreadnought Guitar top originates exclusively from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered old-growth Western Red Cedar trees. We rigorously ensure never to contribute to clear-cutting operations. This deeply sustainable and environmentally conscious approach not only preserves our precious old-growth forests but also provides luthiers access to premium tonewood with centuries of natural seasoning. Our commitment ensures that your dreadnought guitar is crafted with timber representing the environmental gold standard in tonewood production.
Quality & Durability Assurance
Our decades of expertise in selecting and preparing the finest tonewoods ensure each Master Grade Western Red Cedar set meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading system evaluates not just visual appearance, but critical factors including grain slope, inherent stiffness, and the unparalleled resonant properties specific to old-growth soundboards. Professional luthiers worldwide rely on our consistent quality and the inherent durability of these magnificent Red Cedar Dreadnought Guitar tops for crafting their finest acoustic instruments, guaranteeing an heirloom-quality instrument built to last generations.

dwnelson00 (verified owner) –
A premium soundboard. Beautiful chocolate tone with dark even stripes. Very fine even grain. Thank you for delivering what you promised.