Our bearclaw engelmann spruce tops are one of the best options with regard to aesthetics and sound in our catalog. The engelmann spruce is a conifer native to northwestern North America. The wood of those specimens of this tree that grow at high altitudes and have slow growth processes have traditionally been used for their excellent acoustic properties in various types of instruments. Pianos, mandolins, violins and especially guitars get a remarkable stiffness while maintaining a low weight from the engelmann spruce. In short, this makes it one of the best combinations for the soundboard of an instrument. We have a wide selection of this wood classified in different qualities, which will allow you to have access to it regardless of your budget. You can find the rest of our Engelmann spruce tops in this link.
Also called Haselfichte, bearclaw is a striking set of streaks that appear on the surface of the wood. Although they can also be perfectly distinguished in raw wood, it is once sanded and varnished when these irregular lines reveal all their beauty. Nobody knows for sure what causes this effect in the wood (the influence of a fungus has been considered, or the torsions produced by the wind) but some prestigious luthiers assure that it adds stiffness and resistance to the top. They also claim that the wood this feature appears in comes from long-lived trees with an optimal growth rate. Be that as it may, our engelmann bearclaw spruce tops are undeniably beautiful and will add that extra touch of exclusivity to your next guitar.
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