StewMac Torrefied Sitka Spruce Soundboard for Small Guitar
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- Last seen at $77.99 at Stewmac on Nov 11.
Our take on the StewMac Torrefied Sitka Spruce Soundboard for Small Guitar
This is a bookmatched pair of quartersawn Sitka spruce halves, heat-treated in an oxygen-free kiln to mimic aged vintage tonewood. Joined, the halves are large enough for classical, 000 and parlor guitars. Luthiers use it to build or replace a top that sounds broken in from the start, with the warm color of an old instrument. It sits in the middle of the tonewood grades: better grain and tap tone than basic sets, but not a master-grade top. Reviewers report tight grain and a dry, ringing tap, though some sets arrive with runout, soft spots or boards that need flattening.
- Bookmatched quartersawn halves with tight, straight grain
- Torrefied in an oxygen-free kiln for stability and a dry, resonant tap
- Warm aged color that looks like vintage spruce
- Already broken in, so the top is stiff and stable to work
- Sized for classical, 000 and parlor bodies once joined
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StewMac Torrefied Sitka Spruce Soundboard for Small Guitar price history
Lowest price we've seen: $77.99 on Nov 11 at Stewmac. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.
What reviewers say
Builders describe tight grain, a good cut and a dry, ringing tap that mimics old spruce. The main complaint is inconsistency: some sets are excellent, others soft, brittle or cupped, and a few need replacing.
- Grain qualityPraisedBuyers report tight, straight grain and a clean cut on good sets.
- Tap tonePraisedThe tops tap dry and ring clearly after joining and bracing.
- ConsistencyCriticisedQuality varies between sets, with some boards soft, brittle or poorly cut.
Questions and answers
- Is this top big enough for a dreadnought?
- No. Joined, the halves suit classical, 000 and parlor bodies. A dreadnought needs a wider set.
- Do I need to thickness it myself?
- Yes. It comes as a bookmatched set of two quartersawn halves, so you join, thickness and brace it to your own build.
- What does torrefied mean here?
- The spruce is heat-treated in an oxygen-free kiln. That makes it stable and resonant and gives it the color and dry tap of aged wood.
- Is it harder to work than regular spruce?
- Somewhat. Torrefied wood is more brittle, so take light passes when thicknessing and be careful when bending or routing.
- How does it compare with a standard Sitka top?
- It is stiffer and drier sounding out of the box and looks older. A standard top is cheaper and more forgiving to work but needs time to open up.
- What grade is it?
- It is sold as AAA torrefied spruce. Expect tight grain on good sets, but check for runout and flatness when it arrives.
- What do buyers say about the StewMac Torrefied Sitka Spruce Soundboard for Small Guitar?
- Buyers like: Nice tight grain and better quality than expected; Torrefied top is lighter, a touch stiffer and taps drier, mimicking old tops; Good looking set, good cut, good tap tone. Common complaints: Mixed quality: some boards very good, others quite poor; One recent top was very soft and brittle and unusable.
