Iron Age's Newest Blog Post: The Best Wooden Guitar Picks

Wood, being as accessible as it is, is a material tempting to guitarists looking to get started crafting their own picks. But these aspiring craftsmen are often left in the dark with more questions than answers…
“Are wood picks any good?” “What makes a wooden guitar pick better than any other?”

We made an article answering the commonly asked questions guitarists and pick makers have regarding wooden guitar picks. We also discuss the hardness scale, the best and most common wood materials for guitar picks, and show you the process of hand crafting our famous Ebony Spearhead!

Why use a pick made of wood? There are many reasons why many guitarists keep choosing wood as their pick material of choice:
It offers enhanced grip, comfortability, rich tones, and eye-catching esthetics. They are also a more classic style than the plastic picks and feel more important and special.
However, because of its rarity and higher production cost, the wooden pick has since fallen in popularity against other types of guitar picks.

A common complaint is that wooden picks wear down quickly, so while you may want to use just any wood lying around the house, there are many types of wood that are not best suited to be used as guitar picks; We share how to avoid making a mistake like choosing the wrong type of wood.

Nowadays wooden guitar picks are mostly considered a luxury item as they need to be handcrafted, but really they are no new invention; In the past many picks were crafted at home using woods like coconut shells, however as discussed in the article, coconut shells are not ideal for longevity, as they lack durability.

In our latest video, we bring you into the shop with us and let you in on how we hand craft our version of the wooden guitar pick: The Ebony Spearhead.

The Ebony Spearhead is special because it is made out of Macassar Ebony, a durable material that doesn’t lack beauty. If you are looking for a great example of a wooden guitar pick that will stand the test of time, consider trying Iron Age’s take on the timeless wooden guitar pick.

Handcrafting wooden guitar picks is a great way to get started pick making, as it is a project simple enough for any craftsmen to take on! Check out our article to have all your wood guitar pick questions answered, and watch the video to see how Iron Age perfects a modern classic, the Ebony Spearhead. You can get started making your own wooden picks at home, give it a try!