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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Tonewood Guitar Picks.

Value and pricing

  • Losing a wooden pick could result in significant financial loss, as they can cost up to $50 each.

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  • Despite their price, wooden picks are perceived as worth the investment for their superior tone and tactile experience.

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Use cases and applications

  • Wooden picks are reported to enhance the attack and articulation, particularly effective in high-gain settings to maintain clarity.

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  • Wooden picks are favored for lead playing due to their tonal clarity, but some players prefer a bit of flexibility for chord strumming.

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  • Wooden picks like Lignum Vitae nearly eliminate pick strike noise and enhance playability for those with a light touch.

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  • Wooden picks are appreciated for their aesthetic appeal, with some users choosing to wear them as necklaces.

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  • These picks are particularly effective for jazz and single-note recordings on classical guitars, enhancing the tonal quality significantly.

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Features and functionality

  • The pointed side of certain picks, such as Dragon's Heart, is praised for enhancing speed and precision in playing.

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  • The picks are available in different thicknesses and shapes, allowing customization of play style and tone.

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User experience

  • Some players find the thickness of wooden picks takes time to adjust to, especially if transitioning from thinner picks like Jazz III's.

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  • Wooden picks provide a fuller and warmer tone compared to standard picks, especially noticeable on acoustic guitars.

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  • Some users report splinter incidents, suggesting the need for improved anti-splinter technology in wooden picks.

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  • Owners find that the picks have a distinct stiffness, even in thinner variations, which affects playability.

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Comparisons

  • Wooden picks are noted for providing more clarity and high-end compared to nylon, making nylon picks sound muffled in comparison.

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Build quality

  • Lignum Vitae picks have natural oils that aid grip without leaving residue, offering a unique tactile experience.

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  • Different types of wood are used, resulting in varied durability; some users report a month of regular use with minimal wear.

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Other

  • The process of finishing these picks involves oil, enhancing both durability and appearance.

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4.5 out of 5

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jimmarchi1

I don't always play with a pick, but when I do....

My uncle makes these for me sometimes and I usually have a handful of different widths and species around for recording. My favorites are blood wood and snake wood. They sound as cool as they look.

david_berg

How can you get your hands on beauties like these?

jimmarchi1

Like I said, my uncle makes them. I know he used to sell them online, but I don't know if he still does. There are other guys out there if you check reverb.com or ebay.com, but I can't speak to the quality of their product. The photo I used is a stock internet photo. My uncle's wood picks are actually nicer looking.

david_berg

Okay, time to go on a pick-hunt then.

jimmarchi1

I believe 'surfrider' is still making driftwood picks and I know those are nice, environmentally sound and very popular if a bit pricey. If you want to try to find my uncle's picks you want to look For Henry Marchione from Pennsylvania. I totally forget what he nicknamed his itty bity business when it was going strong 5 years ago. He is getting older and less healthy so he may have given up on the whole thing and decided to just enjoy his retirement. We get on well as musicians but are not exceptionally close. I am pretty sure I don't even have his email address or cell # anymore, but next time I see him at a family function I will ask him if he's still in the boutique pick business and I'll report back with an EB guitar forum post so everyone can get some picks if he has any to sell.

david_berg

Sounds great! Thank you!

jimmarchi1

he's out of the pick business, sorry... I can't even get more of his picks once his stash is gone

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