Every little element, even the wood guitar picks you choose, counts when creating a unique sound. Wooden guitar picks are becoming more and more popular among musicians and craftspeople due to their amazing tonal qualities as well as their organic feel. You're in the right spot if you're a hobbyist or guitar luthier who wants to build your own pick. Exotic Wood Zone offers high-quality guitar pick wood and tonewood options so you can make your own masterpiece.
Why Choose Wood Guitar Picks?
Compared to metal or plastic substitutes, wooden guitar picks have a richer tone and a more tactile feel. Depending on the kind of wood used, their tonal effect can change, but its rough surface and moderate stiffness provide players more control. For acoustic and wooden guitar players looking for a more natural sound, these natural plectrums are ideal.
Best Wood for a Guitar Pick
Selecting the appropriate material is the first step in creating your own pick. We have a large wood collection for all playing styles, including both domestic hardwoods and exotic woods.
Popular choices include:
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Cocobolo – A thick, oily wood with clear, vibrant tones.
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Ebony – Famous for its clarity of articulation and toughness.
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Rosewood – Delivers rich, warm tones with enhanced depth and resonance.
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Zebrawood – Striking grain patterns paired with a clear, balanced tone.
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Maple – perfect for rhythm playing and lightweight.
In addition to being available in our tone wood for sale department, these guitar woods are also the materials of choice for professional guitar luthiers.
Step-by-Step: Crafting Your Pick
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Choose Your Guitar Pick Wood
Select a tiny blank of your chosen wood, preferably two to three millimeters thick, so that it can be carved. -
Draw and Cut the Shape
Using a pencil, mark your preferred pick shape on the wood. The shape can be carved out using a rotary tool or a sharp saw. -
Sand the Edges
To smooth the pick's edges and shape its body, use sandpaper with a finer grain. Edges can be made to improve string release and comfort. -
Refine and Polish
Use gradually finer sandpaper (up to 1500 grit) to smooth the pick. To highlight the natural grain, polish with a soft cloth. -
Oil or Finish (Optional)
You can protect your pick and improve its color and grain by lightly coating it with natural oil. Popular, non-toxic options are tung oil and beeswax.
Customizing Your Wooden Guitar Picks
Your selections should be in sync with the distinct styles of each musician. Adjust the thickness, shape, and size of your pick to suit your style of playing. For a genuinely unique touch, you can even engrave letters, logos, or artwork.
For Builders, Artists, and Musicians
Making your wooden guitar picks allows you to connect creatively with your instrument, regardless of the level of skill as a player, guitar luthier, or do-it-yourself enthusiast. You can match the tone and appearance of your pick to the wooden guitar body using a selection of quality woods, creating a setup that is both elegant and useful.
Shop Guitar Picks Wood at Exotic Wood Zone
Exotic Wood Zone takes pleasure in being a trustworthy hardwood supplier and woodworkers store. Our large wood collection includes carefully chosen, environmentally friendly woods that may be used to make anything from full tonewood sets to guitar picks. Whether you're making custom guitars or picks, each component is chosen for its beauty, durability, and tonal qualities.
