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Ultra Light Sitka Spruce Mandolin/Viola Top for Luthiers

This Sitka Spruce Mandolin/Viola Top delivers superior tonal characteristics through its exceptional combination of hardness, strength, and remarkably low density—nearly matching Western Red Cedar. Ideal for crafting carved top mandolins and violas, each soundboard is precision-cut from salvage-recovered old-growth timber and features quartersawn vertical grain for maximum acoustic response.

Specifications

  • Product Type: Carved Top Soundboard Blank
  • Wood Species: Sitka Spruce
  • Grade: AA
  • Configuration: 2-Piece Wedge Cut Bookset
  • Dimensions: 17.75 inches or more in length x 6 inches wide
  • Thickness: Tapers from 1 inch at joining edge to approximately 5/16 inch
  • Source: EarthTone Soundboards™ Signature Brand—Exclusively Sourced from Salvage-Recovered Old-Growth Timber

Each Sitka Spruce Mandolin/Viola Top ensures unparalleled acoustic performance with exceptional tonal resonance and outstanding value for premium tonewood.

$75.00

4 in stock

Discount per Quantity

Quantity 3 - 10 11 - 20 21+
Price $71.25 $66.00 $63.75
% Discount 5% 12% 15%

 levels of Quantity Discounts: 3-5, 6-10, 11-

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Description

Ultra Light Sitka Spruce Mandolin/Viola Top for Superior Acoustic Performance

Discover the ideal foundation for your next instrument with our Ultra Light Sitka Spruce Mandolin/Viola soundboard. Crafted for discerning luthiers, this Sitka spruce tonewood is specifically selected to elevate the acoustic performance of mandolins and violas. With centuries of natural seasoning, this wood species delivers superior vibrational qualities and an expansive tonal palette that sets your instruments apart from standard offerings.

If tone is your primary consideration and Sitka spruce is your preferred wood species, this soundboard product delivers exceptional results. Sitka spruce is naturally hard for a tonewood species, strong, and features high elasticity combined with ultra-lightweight characteristics comparable to Western Red Cedar. These properties work synergistically to create tonally superior soundboards with visual appeal and natural character.

Product Format: Sold as 2-piece wedge-cut booksets measuring 17.75 inches or more in length × 6 inches wide × 1 inch thick at the joining edge, tapering to approximately 5/16 inch at the outside edge.

Enhanced Resonance with Old-Growth Sitka Spruce Soundboards

Experience exceptional acoustic resonance with our carefully selected Sitka spruce soundboards, designed specifically for luthiers who demand superior tonewood quality. These handpicked tonewoods deliver rich, balanced acoustics with impressive projection and crystalline tonal characteristics throughout the instrument’s frequency range. The naturally aged fibers of old-growth Sitka spruce offer unparalleled responsiveness, allowing your mandolin or viola to resonate with clarity and warmth that modern wood cannot replicate.

Precision Technical Specifications

Each Ultra Light Sitka Spruce Mandolin/Viola top is engineered for optimal acoustic performance with the following characteristics:

  • Wood Species: Old-growth Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
  • Cut Style: 2-piece wedge-cut bookset, ideally suited for carved-top mandolin and viola construction
  • Dimensions: 17.75 inches or greater in length × 6 inches wide × 1 inch thick at the joining edge, tapering to approximately 5/16 inch at the outside edge
  • Weight: Ultra-lightweight density comparable to some Western Red Cedar, optimizing vibration and acoustic projection
  • Physical Properties: Hard (relative to spruce standards), strong, and featuring high elasticity for structural stability and enhanced tonal richness
  • Visual Character: Natural appearance reflecting authentic old-growth origin with distinctive grain patterns
  • Source Material: 100% salvage-sourced, reclaimed old-growth timber (detailed sustainability guarantee below)

100% Reclaimed Old-Growth Wood Guarantee

Every Sitka spruce soundboard in our collection originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, never from clear-cutting operations. This commitment to sustainable forestry practices preserves old-growth forests while providing luthiers access to timber with centuries of natural seasoning and acoustic maturation. Our reclaimed Sitka spruce represents the environmental standard in responsible tonewood sourcing, ensuring your instrument’s foundation combines ethical practices with acoustically superior characteristics.

Uncompromised Quality and Durability Standards

Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each Sitka spruce Mandolin/Viola soundboard set meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading evaluation assesses grain slope, stiffness, and resonant properties alongside visual characteristics, providing consistent quality that professional luthiers rely on for their finest instruments. Each soundboard is selected to guarantee the longevity, stability, and acoustic performance expected in professional-grade mandolins and violas.

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Description

Ultra Light Sitka Spruce Mandolin/Viola Top for Superior Acoustic Performance

Discover the ideal foundation for your next instrument with our Ultra Light Sitka Spruce Mandolin/Viola soundboard. Crafted for discerning luthiers, this Sitka spruce tonewood is specifically selected to elevate the acoustic performance of mandolins and violas. With centuries of natural seasoning, this wood species delivers superior vibrational qualities and an expansive tonal palette that sets your instruments apart from standard offerings.

If tone is your primary consideration and Sitka spruce is your preferred wood species, this soundboard product delivers exceptional results. Sitka spruce is naturally hard for a tonewood species, strong, and features high elasticity combined with ultra-lightweight characteristics comparable to Western Red Cedar. These properties work synergistically to create tonally superior soundboards with visual appeal and natural character.

Product Format: Sold as 2-piece wedge-cut booksets measuring 17.75 inches or more in length × 6 inches wide × 1 inch thick at the joining edge, tapering to approximately 5/16 inch at the outside edge.

Enhanced Resonance with Old-Growth Sitka Spruce Soundboards

Experience exceptional acoustic resonance with our carefully selected Sitka spruce soundboards, designed specifically for luthiers who demand superior tonewood quality. These handpicked tonewoods deliver rich, balanced acoustics with impressive projection and crystalline tonal characteristics throughout the instrument’s frequency range. The naturally aged fibers of old-growth Sitka spruce offer unparalleled responsiveness, allowing your mandolin or viola to resonate with clarity and warmth that modern wood cannot replicate.

Precision Technical Specifications

Each Ultra Light Sitka Spruce Mandolin/Viola top is engineered for optimal acoustic performance with the following characteristics:

  • Wood Species: Old-growth Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
  • Cut Style: 2-piece wedge-cut bookset, ideally suited for carved-top mandolin and viola construction
  • Dimensions: 17.75 inches or greater in length × 6 inches wide × 1 inch thick at the joining edge, tapering to approximately 5/16 inch at the outside edge
  • Weight: Ultra-lightweight density comparable to some Western Red Cedar, optimizing vibration and acoustic projection
  • Physical Properties: Hard (relative to spruce standards), strong, and featuring high elasticity for structural stability and enhanced tonal richness
  • Visual Character: Natural appearance reflecting authentic old-growth origin with distinctive grain patterns
  • Source Material: 100% salvage-sourced, reclaimed old-growth timber (detailed sustainability guarantee below)

100% Reclaimed Old-Growth Wood Guarantee

Every Sitka spruce soundboard in our collection originates from naturally fallen or salvage-recovered trees, never from clear-cutting operations. This commitment to sustainable forestry practices preserves old-growth forests while providing luthiers access to timber with centuries of natural seasoning and acoustic maturation. Our reclaimed Sitka spruce represents the environmental standard in responsible tonewood sourcing, ensuring your instrument’s foundation combines ethical practices with acoustically superior characteristics.

Uncompromised Quality and Durability Standards

Alaska Specialty Woods’ 30+ years of expertise ensures each Sitka spruce Mandolin/Viola soundboard set meets rigorous structural and aesthetic standards. Our comprehensive grading evaluation assesses grain slope, stiffness, and resonant properties alongside visual characteristics, providing consistent quality that professional luthiers rely on for their finest instruments. Each soundboard is selected to guarantee the longevity, stability, and acoustic performance expected in professional-grade mandolins and violas.

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