{"id":352,"date":"2019-12-06T16:10:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T21:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/?p=352"},"modified":"2026-03-26T18:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:22:29","slug":"from-spruce-tree-to-piano-soundboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/from-spruce-tree-to-piano-soundboard\/","title":{"rendered":"From Spruce Tree to Piano Soundboard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Berg\u00fcn-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bergun, Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-356\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5859375;object-fit:cover;width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Berg\u00fcn-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Berg\u00fcn-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Berg\u00fcn-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Berg\u00fcn.jpg 1378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Berg\u00fcn , Switzerland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our earlier episode, we revealed our love of European Spruce for new soundboards that we install in our restored pianos.  In this episode, we will tell you a little about where and how we source this spruce soundboard wood. To recap, there are multiple reasons for choosing European Spruce: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ml-5 li\">\n<li>short growing season<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>straight grain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>low resin content &#8211; no pitch pockets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>light weight, high rigidity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-n4 wp-block-paragraph\">An additional benefit for using European spruce is the harvesting process. Our source, Tonewood Switzerland, is an all-in-one family owned business. They select the best tree for the purpose of instrument soundboard wood, harvest it, transport it, mill it, and ship it direct to us. The entire production process is housed in one company whose expertise is used in all aspects of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3 has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Step 1: Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Stamm-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Harvested European Spruce\" class=\"wp-image-360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Stamm-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Stamm-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Stamm-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winter Harvested European Spruce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trees are selected at 4200-7000 feet above sea level with at least 17.7 inches in diameter and are least 200 years old. Experts by experience and research, Tonewood Switzerland has evidence that the specific region of Berg\u00fcn has drier wood with decreased moisture loss during the drying process as well as decreased moisture absorption in the already dry wood. These qualities are all important when placed in an instrument and exposed to various environmental conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-n4 wp-block-paragraph\">Also an environmentally conscious company, Tonewood Switzerland selects trees from small mountain hollows and local level areas that are grown in naturally managed stands. These communities benefit from regular, but conservative, harvesting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3 has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Step 2: Harvesting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_2943-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Wood Yard in Berg\u00fcn, Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_2943-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_2943-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_2943-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wood Yard in Berg\u00fcn, Switzerland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timing is essential when harvesting the spruce wood. Harvest takes place exclusively in the winter, and more specifically before a new moon. Why this specificity? In the winter the moisture content is at its lowest, with studies showing favorable conditions for less shrinkage, moisture loss and weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-3\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-3, #3A4F66);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#8220;For centuries lumber was cut exclusively in the winter &#8230;&#8221;<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-n4 wp-block-paragraph\">For centuries lumber was cut exclusively in the winter and only at certain times according to the phases of the moon. These specific, moon-related felling guidelines have been passed down through generations and have proven to be effective for harvesting the best wood for spruce soundboard production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3 has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Step 3: Processing the Spruce Wood <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_2947-e1575234125321-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Special Saw for milling Spruce Wood\" class=\"wp-image-364\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_2947-e1575234125321-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_2947-e1575234125321-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Special Saw for Milling Spruce Wood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trees are milled into quartersawn planks after careful selection, and air-dried at 4600 feet above sea level. This produces a natural and un-rushed drying that results in a superior product. Again, this old school method has been proven successful for centuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">All-in-one Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-3 wp-block-paragraph\">We find a big advantage in sourcing from a company that processes the spruce wood from the standing tree to the final product. This ensures a quality end-product and eliminates wasted material. Since <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tonewood.ch\/fromtreetosoundboard.html\">Tonewood<\/a> Switzerland is one division of this family owned business, any wood that does not fit the criteria for the instrument quality spruce can be used for a different product. The diversity eliminates waste and excess cost being forwarded to us for lost product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_2930-e1575234247715-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"European Spruce Planks ready for Shipment to Reeder Pianos, Inc.\" class=\"wp-image-365\" style=\"width:515px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_2930-e1575234247715-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_2930-e1575234247715-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">European Spruce Planks ready for Shipment to Reeder Pianos, Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having used both European and Sitka spruce, we have found this European spruce a superior product for piano soundboard making. Our yearly shipment of this special wood is sorted and stored in a dry room before and during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/restoration\/process3.html\">soundboard<\/a> production process. This Swiss Tonewood is available in our restored pianos, as well as in soundboard blanks for purchase by registered piano rebuilders in the USA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"991\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3369-e1575582104944-991x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Completely Restored by RPI, Steinway Model L with European Spruce Soundboard\" class=\"wp-image-366\" style=\"width:691px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3369-e1575582104944-991x1024.jpeg 991w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3369-e1575582104944-290x300.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3369-e1575582104944-768x793.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3369-e1575582104944-1487x1536.jpeg 1487w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3369-e1575582104944-1982x2048.jpeg 1982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Completely Restored by RPI \u2013 1920\u2019s era Steinway &amp; Sons Model L with European Spruce Soundboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"895\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3544-e1575582230803-895x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Restoration of 1916 Steinway model B with a European Spruce Soundboard in progress by RPI\" class=\"wp-image-368\" style=\"width:643px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3544-e1575582230803-895x1024.jpeg 895w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3544-e1575582230803-262x300.jpeg 262w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3544-e1575582230803-768x879.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3544-e1575582230803-1342x1536.jpeg 1342w, https:\/\/www.reederpianos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3544-e1575582230803-1789x2048.jpeg 1789w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Restoration of 1916 Steinway &amp; Sons model B in progress by RPI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our earlier episode, we revealed our love of European Spruce for new soundboards that we install in our restored pianos. 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