About Western Red Cedar

Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
It is a typical tonewood native to North America.

It is widely used as a top material alongside spruce.

Material characteristics

• lightweight

• Soft and easy to process

• Red to purple brown

• aroma

Specific gravity: approx. 0.32-0.38

Acoustic characteristics

• Very fast response

• Sweet and deep overtones

• Responds to even the smallest touches

It has a great sound even when it's new.
Perfect for fingerstyle and solo guitar.

Grade Standards (Top Material)

AA: uniform growth rings
AAA: High density and uniform color
Master: Finest straight grain, completely natural dried

Recommended use

• acoustic guitar top

• Classical Guitar Top

• ukulele top

• Soundboards in general