Got some guitar picks made out of that, damned fine stuff. Even better than African Blackwood or Pink. . .something-rather. Well, for that 'full-bodied' solid pick sound anyway. There's still stuff I play with plastic, both soft and hard (though usually medium to be fair) -- but really if the wood pick isn't suited for it, then it could be played with your fingers (assuming you've got the nails for it, I rarely do).