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This is a dreadnought-size top plate of old growth red spruce, sold by StewMac for building or repairing an acoustic guitar. Red spruce is the stiff, light wood behind the pre-war Martin sound, and old growth stock is denser and more tightly grained than most new Sitka. It suits builders chasing punch, headroom and a dry, woody voice, and repairers replacing a cracked or over-braced top. Against off-the-shelf Sitka tops it demands more skill to brace and finish, and it is not a drop-in part for a beginner's first build.
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Lowest price we've seen: $537.49 on Nov 11 at Stewmac. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.
Builders who use old growth red spruce describe it as stiff, light and loud, with the dry snap associated with pre-war guitars. Most praise the grain quality and note that the wood rewards light bracing. Some warn that pieces vary and that it takes time to open up.
