This is the question we get asked the most. The answer in one word is - TONE! Wooden picks will give you a different sound. Generally speaking it is a warmer tone and the attack is different than a plastic pick. The really cool thing is that all of our picks sound slightly different depending on the type of wood they are made from.

There are many environmental reasons as well. We plant a tree for every package we sell, and wooden picks will eventually compost much faster than a plastic pick.

However, we here at Tree Picks are musicians and the main reason we like to use a pick made out of wood is because of how it sounds.

Yes! We offer free shipping on all picks. Our free shipping program gets sent through regular mail using only a stamp. Because of this, if you select free shipping, there will be no way to track your order. You can select a paid shipping option at checkout that would come with tracking information.

Yes! Well, we don't physically plant the trees ourselves. We're busy making guitar picks. However, a tree gets definitely planted for every pack of picks you order.

In 2026 we partnered with another Canadian company, The Good API. They plant trees for us. They plant trees all over the world and they remove plastic from oceans as well. To learn more about The Good API visit their website.

No. We've never had an issue with our picks breaking from regular use. A wooden pick will wear down a little faster than a plastic pick, however it will not break.

We are based in Calgary, Canada. We make everything here and we are proud to say our picks are 100% Made in Canada!