Wood Species
34

Sitka Spruce

Picea sitchensis
Janka Hardness
510 lbf
Weight
430 kg/m³
Origin
Pacific Coast, North America
Stability
Excellent
Best For
34
Janka hardness510 lbf
softhard

The world’s most popular acoustic top wood. Bright, dynamic and articulate with an outstanding stiffness-to-weight ratio.

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