Description
Discover this exceptional Tranq. Point Quilt Jumbo figured Sitka Spruce tonewood—a truly rare find cut from an old-growth log showcasing two distinctive figure patterns: bearclaw and quilt/lite curl. Each board from this select set represents the highest grade designation, hand-chosen for superior figure density, pleasant coloration, and consistent texture. These Tranq. Point Quilt Jumbo tops are crafted from the finest tonewood fiber available, sourced exclusively from salvage-recovered old-growth Sitka Spruce timber.
Enhanced Resonance & Tonal Character
The Tranq. Point Quilt Jumbo Sitka Spruce soundboard delivers exceptional acoustic properties prized by master luthiers. The centuries-old, salvage-sourced old-growth timber combined with its distinctive bearclaw and quilt/lite curl figuring produces an extraordinary stiffness-to-weight ratio. This superior acoustic characteristic ensures enhanced projection, rich harmonic development, and an expansive dynamic range, enabling your instruments to achieve unparalleled tonal excellence and resonant depth.
Technical Specifications
- Wood Species: Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Grade: AAAA—Master Grade representing the highest classification for figured soundboard materials. Hand-selected for optimal figure expression, pleasing color, and uniform texture throughout.
- Figure Type: Distinctive Bearclaw and Quilt/Lite Curl, providing complex visual character with exceptional depth unique to each individual board
- Source: 100% salvage-sourced old-growth timber, naturally seasoned through centuries of forestland maturation
- Intended Use: Sized for flat top instruments, including Jumbo Acoustic Guitars and Acoustic Basses
- Uniqueness: Each tonewood top is a one-of-a-kind piece, individually selected for aesthetic appeal and sonic qualities
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
Our commitment to sustainable sourcing remains fundamental to our practice. Every Tranq. Point Quilt Jumbo soundboard originates exclusively from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered old-growth Sitka Spruce—never from unsustainable clear-cutting operations. This responsible approach preserves ancient forest ecosystems while providing luthiers access to timber naturally aged over centuries, delivering unmatched dimensional stability and tonal complexity. Our reclaimed old-growth tonewood meets the highest environmental and acoustic standards.
Quality & Durability Assurance
With extensive experience in tonewood evaluation, we verify that every Tranq. Point Quilt Jumbo soundboard satisfies rigorous structural and aesthetic criteria. Our comprehensive grading methodology extends beyond visual assessment, carefully evaluating grain slope characteristics, stiffness properties, and critical resonant qualities. Professional luthiers worldwide depend on our consistent quality standards when crafting instruments of distinction, confident that each figured tonewood top provides a dependable, durable foundation for superior acoustic performance and lasting instrument integrity.






bfhedge (verified owner) –
A very beautiful and extreme high-quality top !