Aged Red Cedar Top for Classical and acoustic guitars

Why aged wood?

Aged wood has a vintage look, widely used in the manufacture of "relic" guitars. It is a trend that originated in the United States and is based on replicating in a new guitar the wear and tear caused by use and the passage of time. For this reason, the cedar tops are currently one of the favorite options.

Aging process of cedar tops:

The aging process of aged red cedar tops for classical and acoustic guitars is made from wood dried by means of a water extraction process in vacuum dryers.

The wood is aged by treatment with ammonia gas.

This gas penetrates the entire wood and a chemical reaction takes place between the ammonia gas and tannic acid in the wood structure. The result is a stable, uniform and permanent color throughout the piece.

Cedar wood characteristics:

Red cedar wood is characterized by being durable and lightweight.

Applied to classical and acoustic guitar tops, cedar wood will offer from the very first moment almost all the sound that will last a lifetime.

 

How does the top influence the sound of the guitar?

The sound of the top has a lot to do with the construction of the top, but in general, cedar gives off more sound, more volume, as well as length of sound.

It also provides a velvety nuance to the sound of the guitar's register depending on its base wood.

Aged cedar tops are an excellent choice for those looking for an instrument that provides sustained chords with full bass, especially when combined with other different guitar tones to create a natural blend.

Also, because of their sonic characteristics, guitars built with cedar tops are the best choice for those who want to play romantic or contemporary music as it is music that needs a lot of expression.

Technical specifications:

Product: Red Cedar Top for Classical and Acoustic Guitar.

Size: (550x215x4,5 mm) x2

Botanical Name: Thuja plicata

Origin: Canada

Density: 330-390 kg/m3