Bearclaw Collection | Dreadnought | AAA | #1

$99.00
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This individually photographed Bearclaw Collection top displays the bold, claw-like figure that has made bearclaw spruce one of the most recognizable and sought-after appearances in tonewood. The natural rippling creates depth and movement across the soundboard while allowing the beauty of Engelmann Spruce to remain front and centre.

Selected for both its visual character and its acoustic qualities, this top offers the light weight, excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio and responsive tone that have made Engelmann Spruce a favourite among luthiers worldwide.

Every Bearclaw Collection top is individually photographed and one of a kind. The photographs shown are of the exact piece you will receive, allowing you to choose the figure that best suits your next instrument.

This individually photographed Bearclaw Collection top displays the bold, claw-like figure that has made bearclaw spruce one of the most recognizable and sought-after appearances in tonewood. The natural rippling creates depth and movement across the soundboard while allowing the beauty of Engelmann Spruce to remain front and centre.

Selected for both its visual character and its acoustic qualities, this top offers the light weight, excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio and responsive tone that have made Engelmann Spruce a favourite among luthiers worldwide.

Every Bearclaw Collection top is individually photographed and one of a kind. The photographs shown are of the exact piece you will receive, allowing you to choose the figure that best suits your next instrument.

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Specifications

Species Engelmann Spruce
Harvest Year 2022
Series Bearclaw
Cut Type Sawn
Instrument Dreadnought Guitar
Grade AAA
Pieces Included 2-Piece Bookmatched
Dimensions 560 × 235 × 5 mm each half
Features Distinct bearclaw figure accross the top. Natural figure variation unique to this top.

Understanding Our Grades

Artist Series tonewood is graded using the same structural and workmanship standards as our standard tonewood. Unique figure and colour are considered desirable characteristics and do not reduce the assigned grade. Each piece is selected for both its visual character and its suitability for instrument making.

Master Highest visual selection
Near perfect top. Even and straight grain. No runout. Generally white in colour. Tops by log number are available.
AAA Premium appearance
Knots and knot shadow are not allowed within the pattern area. Grain is straight and even or graduated. Minimal to no runout. Generally white in colour. Tops by log number are available.
AA Excellent working grade
Knots and knot shadow fall outside the pattern area. Grain may be uneven, wavy, or curved. Slight colour variation allowed. Slight runout allowed. Tops by log number are available.
A Value-focused instrument wood
Knots and knot shadow fall within the pattern area. Brown and orange colour allowed. Specific log numbers cannot be requested.
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About the Bearclaw Collection

The Bearclaw Collection showcases one of the most sought-after natural figures found in spruce. Irregular claw-like ripples add depth and movement while preserving the tonal qualities expected from premium Engelmann Spruce.

Every top is individually photographed, and no two pieces are the same.

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