薄いナイロンピックはあまり一般的では無いかもしれませんが、この材質、計上、薄さでしか出ないトーンがあり愛用しています。薄いのでハイがよく出ます。ピッキングの強さ、弦に当てる深さと角度を調整する事によってトーンのバランスが取れます。ギター側のボリュームとトーン調節によるトーンコントロールもやりやすいです。厚いピックだと元々ローが強く出るのでこれが出来ません。現在絶版で、現行品は最薄が0.6mmのようなので、0.5mmも現行ラインナップに追加してくれると有り難いです。
PICKBOY Custom Made Picks
One of a kind in the world.
Engrave your sound,
PICKBOY signature pick.
Pick Boy is a pick brand trusted by professionals.
Want to create your own custom pick?
Express your sound with authentic quality used by artists.
PICKBOY's custom-made picks arePICKBOY QualityIt is manufactured to the standards.
From 50 sheetsWe accept orders. Even small quantities can be delivered with the same quality as ready-made products.
PICKBOY chosen on the world stage
A Japanese guitar pick brand that has been chosen by professionals since the 1970s.
It is loved by artists all over the world, including Juanes and Tomo Fujita.
Have more freedom to make your own original guitar picks.
With PICKBOY, you can freely choose the design, material, shape, and printing method.
We accept orders to create an original guitar pick just for you.
Small lot orders starting from 50 sheetsWith short delivery times and reliable support, we are widely used by individuals, bands, and corporations.
PICKBOY Custom Made Picks
At PICKBOY, we can create a one-of-a-kind product using your logo or illustration.Original guitar picksWe can manufacture:
Why not create your own pick by freely combining materials, shapes, thicknesses, and colors?
Printing Method
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Full color printing (UV inkjet)
High-resolution representation of photographs and multicolor illustrations is possible. -
Foil printing (gold/silver, etc.)
Logos and text are finished in a simple yet luxurious style.
Production example
Here are some examples of custom-made picks that have actually been produced.
Examples of foil printing
Full-color printing examples
About submitting design data
■ How to submit
- Cloud storage (Google Drive/Dropbox etc.): When ordering, please enter the download URL in the comments section. Or, you can send it by email. (Please also include your name and order number when ordering.)
- Send by email: Attach the design datapickboy@pickboy.jp Please send it to.
- Supported file formats: AI (outlined), PDF, PSD, PNG, JPG, etc.
■ Submit hand-drawn designs
You can also submit images taken with your smartphone or scanned data. For more information, please see the following blog post.
▶ Create custom picks from hand-drawn designs!
■ Submitting your work by mail
〒158-00962-13-3-2F Tamagawadai, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Nakano Co., Ltd. PICKBOY Custom Made Picks Department
TEL: 03-6826-1422
Precautions
- Delivery times and prices may vary depending on the design content and desired specifications.
- If you wish to use any copyrighted logos or characters, please be sure to obtain permission in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How many can I order?
- The minimum order is 50 pieces.
- Can I change the design after placing an order?
- Please note that we cannot change the design after your order has been confirmed. Please be sure to check the details before submitting your order.
- How long does it take?
- Once the design is finalized, it usually takes about 3-4 weeks for delivery.
You can even make picks from handwritten manuscripts!
Custom-made picks are not just digital data,Can be produced from hand-drawn illustrations and textis.
Scanning app on your smartphoneHigh-contrast black and white imagesIf you do this, we will be able to create the plate data.
Example: From a child's drawing to completion
① Pencil-drawn manuscript
② Scan and convert to black and white
③ Plate data
④ The finished pick
Recommended Scanning Apps
- iPhone:Notes app (standard) / Adobe Scan (iOS compatible)
- Android:Microsoft Lens/Adobe Scan (Android compatible)
When scanning,Black ink on white paperAnd please make sure to draw it clearly.
Selecting "black and white mode" or "document scan" in the app will result in a clearer finish.
For those who want to design on their smartphone
Even if you can't use Illustrator, don't worry. You can easily design custom picks using the smartphone app "ibisPaint X."
▶ See how to make it on your smartphoneSupports image submission as well
Even if you take a picture of a hand-drawn illustration with your smartphone,Black and white print data (PNG)If you convert it to , it can be used as a plate.
Recently, more and more people are using AI image conversion tools to create line drawings or convert to monochrome to finish their data. If you have any concerns before submitting your work, please feel free to contact us.
▶ See examples of hand-drawn picks and how to make them
