Description
Discover the exceptional quality of our SPECIAL-35 pound/15 board foot box of sawn bracewood, meticulously prepared for professional luthiers and passionate instrument builders. Sourced from the world’s finest tonewood—salvaged old-growth Sitka Spruce—this specialized collection provides premium bracing material designed to elevate the acoustic performance of your creations. This sawn bracewood offers the renowned quality you expect in a convenient, manageable size suitable for crafting numerous guitars.
Originally developed as the “Half Box” option, this split bracewood collection features random-size pieces, predominantly quartersawn but including some meaty flat-sawn pieces suitable for re-sawing to vertical grain. Procured from salvage-sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce, these sawn bracewood pieces are carefully prepared for serious instrument builders. Approximately 15 board feet in volume, packed in a 10″ x 24″ x 10″ box, this quantity should be sufficient for approximately 30 guitars according to luthier feedback. To accommodate customers in countries with maximum shipping weight restrictions of less than 70 pounds, we offer this half-size option. Order two boxes to receive the original 70-pound box deal with approximately 30 board feet.
Enhanced Acoustic Resonance with Sawn Bracewood
Elevate the sonic signature of your instruments with our old-growth Sitka Spruce sawn bracewood. Designed to deliver unparalleled acoustic performance, this bracing material contributes to a richer, more balanced sound with superior projection and crystal-clear tonal characteristics. The natural aging of the wood fibers ensures an exceptional foundation for instruments that resonate beautifully, providing the structural integrity and tonal properties essential for professional-quality construction.
Technical Specifications
- Product: SPECIAL-35 pound/15 board foot box of sawn bracewood
- Wood Species: Old-growth Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Source: Salvage-sourced from pristine forests
- Weight: Approximately 35 pounds
- Volume: Approximately 15 board feet
- Box Dimensions: 10″ x 24″ x 10″
- Cut: Predominantly quartersawn, with some meaty flat-sawn pieces suitable for re-sawing to vertical grain (VG)
- Yield: Estimated sufficient quantity for 30 guitars (based on luthier feedback)
100% Old Growth Reclaimed Wood Guarantee
We stand by the authenticity and sustainable origin of our sawn bracewood materials. This box of sawn bracewood is guaranteed to be 100% old-growth reclaimed Sitka Spruce, salvaged from naturally fallen timber. This commitment ensures that you are receiving not only wood of superior density and tonal quality, but also material that is environmentally responsible. Our rigorous sourcing practices mean zero impact on standing old-growth forests, preserving these precious resources for future generations while providing you with an unparalleled product for your instrument building needs.
Quality and Durability Assurance
Each piece within this box of sawn bracewood undergoes meticulous selection to meet the highest standards of quality and durability. Our old-growth Sitka Spruce bracing material is renowned for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and inherent stability, crucial for the long-term integrity and tonal excellence of musical instruments. Expect consistent grain structure and optimal material characteristics that ensure your finished guitars will not only sound magnificent but also endure for decades, reflecting the superior craftsmanship of both the wood and the builder. This sawn bracewood is prepared specifically to resist warping and movement, providing reliable performance for demanding luthier applications.

k.keith1 (verified owner) –
Super happy with the box of bracewood. All the wood that I inspected are perfectly quarter sawn with perpendicular grain. This box has really lowered my material cost for braces even with the shipping cost and will last me many years making ukuleles and guitars. About a third of the cost of sitka bracewood from Stewmac.