The appeal begins with tone. Tree Picks produce a warmer sound and a different attack than plastic, with subtle variations between species. The company’s guitar sample pack contains five picks, in thicknesses ranging from 1.3 to 1.6 mm, each made from a different wood species: maple, cherry, walnut, zebra wood, and purple heart. Trying them in succession turns material selection into an audible experiment.
The maker characterizes maple’s attack as bright and punchy, while softer cherry produces a smoother, mellower tone suited to lighter playing and nylon strings. Purple heart, the hardest wood in the range, offers greater wear resistance for forceful strumming and heavier musical styles. Other product offerings include picks for bass guitars and ukuleles, as well as picks with cheeky and whimsical messages.
Tree Picks arranges for a tree to be planted for every package sold, building sustainability and stewardship into their bottom line.
The appeal begins with tone. Tree Picks produce a warmer sound and a different attack than plastic, with subtle variations between species. The company’s guitar sample pack contains five picks, in thicknesses ranging from 1.3 to 1.6 mm, each made from a different wood species: maple, cherry, walnut, zebra wood, and purple heart. Trying them in succession turns material selection into an audible experiment.
The maker characterizes maple’s attack as bright and punchy, while softer cherry produces a smoother, mellower tone suited to lighter playing and nylon strings. Purple heart, the hardest wood in the range, offers greater wear resistance for forceful strumming and heavier musical styles. Other product offerings include picks for bass guitars and ukuleles, as well as picks with cheeky and whimsical messages.
Tree Picks arranges for a tree to be planted for every package sold, building sustainability and stewardship into their bottom line.