Coconut Guitar Picks | Coco Jazz Spikes 5 Pack by Bison Boa

Coconut shell has become my favourite material for picks and these are by far my favourite, the perfect size for jazz picks, the bevel is just right, they feel great in your hand and play amazinglySince they went out of stock I've tried many other coconut shell picks but not only are these my favourite, they're probably the most affordable, a lot of coconut shell picks are 4-6 pound individually that I've found, and not just gypsy picks even similar jazz ones to these, so anyone calling these expensive clearly isn't familiar with picks made from natural materials as 5 coconut shell jazz picks for this price is actually pretty damn goodAs well as being great for playing, I'm autistic and Stim pretty much throughout the day and these are also my favourite things for stimming, when they went unavailable I wasn't sure if they were still in production or would ever be back in stock, so really glad they are and I'm going to continue to buy these for as long as they're sold

Arrived super quick, exactly as advertised. A beautiful, unique and eco-friendly product. What’s not to love!!

Fantastic quality. Absolutely brilliant plectrums. Will order more.

The idea of a pick being made from recycled coconuts is a brilliant idea, which is why I purchased them. However, once opened and held, they went straight back into the packet.These picks are way too small for an adult and seriously overpriced for what they are.Do not purchase these if you’re a guitarist looking for some alternative picks, as you’ll be very disappointed.

These Coconut Guitar Picks are comfortable to use and don't slip out of your fingers. They are the smaller jazz type of picks and all have unique, woodgrain patterns on them. If you like jazz picks you'll most likely enjoy the feel of these picks. I've played them for a bit and, even though they're made of wood, they haven't worn out. The difference in the sound they produce on my guitar is hard to describe; perhaps a tiny bit subdued compared to plastic picks. Still, they produce a good sound and I like it.The one thing I don't like about these picks is the price. This pack of five is currently selling on Amazon for £12.99 which is just under £2.60 a pick. To me, that is far too pricey for something that is so easily lost. The description of the picks states that for every pack purchased, a sapling is planted in a protected forest. Perhaps that accounts for the high price.

Great picks. Love using them for palm muted blues

I'm not a proficient guitarist anymore, but I still have my trusty Yamaha acoustic from way back when and I still play it occasionally. In the old days I would only ever buy a certain plectrum, and when I found a shop that had a stock in I'd grab a dozen or so. They were made by Fender, they were small and teardrop shaped and they were flexible but sturdy. When I saw these I could tell that the size was about right, but I hadn't banked on them being as thick as they are. Much too thick for my liking, I'm afraid, it's like playing with a coin. However that's more to do with personal preference, and if you like a thick plectrum these may suit you.Their appearance is a bit odd. When I saw the illustration I thought that the "pattern" (every one is supposed to be different) must be natural but in fact it appears to me that they've just rubbed or scratched the face of each, to create a grip. Hence the pale patches. The illustration makes them seem much nicer than they are. The points have been filed down on each edge to stop the plectrums dragging on the strings and everything works well, but they're not all that attractive. I have new strings on my guitar at the moment and it sounds bright, and the plectrums don't do anything to spoil the sound in the way that I've heard some reviewers claim. I don't know about durability because I'm afraid I won't be using these all that often - to repeat though, that's not a criticism of the product that's to do with my preference.What IS a criticism however, and a legitimate one I think, is that they seem expensive. The packaging makes a big deal about the product being carbon neutral, and about how they plant trees to offset the carbon used, but surely that can't justify paying the same for five plectrums as other manufacturers charge for over a dozen. Yet again we're expected to pay a high markup for "green" products made from, in effect, old rubbish. I don't want to sound cynical, but...So in conclusion, these won't be for everyone but if they're for you then expect to pay over the odds. They're a talking point, if nothing else.