Black Mountain Picks

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Tagua picks can sometimes feel a bit "grabby", but these picks are polished incredibly smooth.

As with most tagua picks, they are slightly thicker, heftier and thus stiffer than an ordinary plastic pick and this may take some getting used to.

Black Mountain Tagua picks are a great addition to your collection. Also makes a really cool gift!

Our Take:
Recommended
✓ Pros
  • classy
  • smooth
  • excellent quality
✗ Cons
  • pricey

Material: Tagua (Natural)

The seeds of certain palm trees produce this ultra-hard material sometimes called "plant ivory". This material is sustainable and cruelty free, and great for making guitar picks. The picks tend to run a bit thick, be a bit stiff, and can sometimes be a little bit grabby, depending on the polish. However, it's probably the best all-natural material for guitar pick making.

Stiffness
Quietness
Smoothness
Warmth
Density

📋 Disclosure

Solicited review. We received a sample product to review.

Grey, creator of Hub Guitar

As the creator of Hub Guitar, Grey has compiled hundreds of guitar lessons, written several books, and filmed hundreds of video lessons. He teaches private lessons in his Boston studio, as well as via video chat.