Burl Triangle Guitar Picks

The Natural Beauty of Burl

There's something fascinating about burl wood. Rather than following the usual straight grain, it twists and curls into intricate swirls, tiny eyes, and irregular patterns that are entirely its own. Look closely enough, and there's always another detail to discover.

It's this natural beauty that has made figured burl a favorite for fine furniture, musical instruments, and luxury automotive interiors. With a full polish, the colors deepen and the grain seems to come alive beneath the glossy surface, catching the light from different angles.

These are the sorts of picks you might find yourself turning over in your fingers, admiring the patterns, and almost hesitating to play. And since every piece of burl develops differently, no two picks will ever look exactly the same.

An Old Favorite, Revisited

Our original Burl Tri-Picks date back to 2018, with further variations produced through 2019 and early 2020. It was a time of experimenting with unusual materials, different shapes, and seeing what we could turn into a playable guitar pick.

Looking back at some of those earlier designs, these stood out again for their simplicity and natural elegance. Sometimes an old idea is worth revisiting.

This new edition brings back the familiar three-point shape and engraved Sword & Laurel emblem, finished with our signature aqua-blue glow resin.

Three Points, Made to Be Played

At approximately 4mm thick, these picks have a substantial profile, yet feel surprisingly light and comfortable in the hand. Their smooth, polished faces and carefully rounded contours make them a pleasure to hold.

Each of the three playing points features an identical, symmetrical taper, with rounded bevels that work comfortably from either side. The design is fully ambidextrous, allowing you to rotate the pick and use a fresh point as another begins to wear.

Wood also has its own character against the strings, with a subtle resistance that gives each stroke a little more tactile feedback.

Burl isn't as wear-resistant as harder woods like ebony or modern engineering plastics, even when stabilized. That's partly why we favor this three-point design: it offers additional playing edges to enjoy while preserving the natural beauty that makes these picks special.

Current Burl Woods & Specs

For this release, we've chosen two distinctly different varieties of dyed, stabilized burl, each with its own personality.

Red Maple Burl: Warm copper-red and reddish-brown tones flow through tightly intertwined grain, with darker patches, delicate curls, and subtle variations that give the wood a rich, earthy appearance.

Blue Box Elder Burl: Vibrant turquoise and deep teal surround intricate circular eyes, swirling formations, and tiny golden inclusions. The dense figuring creates an almost gemstone-like appearance beneath the polished surface.

Both varieties are fully polished by hand, bringing out the depth of their colors and the intricate details hidden within the wood.

Specifications:

• Material: Dyed burl wood

• Dimensions: Approximately 30.5 × 30.5mm

• Thickness: Approximately 4mm

• Shape: Three-point triangle

• Bevels: Symmetrical, rounded tapers

• Finish: Fully polished

• Engraving: Sword & Laurel with aqua-blue glow fill

• Availability: 12 Red Maple Burl and 12 Blue Box Elder Burl picks

Each pick has its own natural figuring, so the grain and coloration will vary from the photographs.

Only 12 of each material are available for this release. The Burl Tri-Pick design will return in future batches, but the woods, colors, and patterns may be entirely different next time. Each pick sold separately.