Find the PICKBOY that suits you

Just one small piece can change the joy of playing.

Your easy-to-play style with
PICKBOY.

Whether it's your first guitar pick or the one you want to try next.
Find the PICKBOY that suits you based on shape, thickness, and material.

PICKBOYのギターピック ラインアップ
Find one to try first
01

When in doubt, start with Medium.

Your first one
0.6–0.8 mm

First of all, use Medium as the standard since it has a good amount of flexibility.
Whether you play a chord or play one note at a time, this is the starting point for checking the difference in playing feel.

Watch PICKBOY on Medium

Even if the thickness is the same, the feel will change depending on the material and shape. The numbers are a guideline for selection.

Check out the video to see the surface texture and edge finish.
02

First, create a shape that is easy to hold.

PICKBOYのティアドロップ型ギターピック

teardrop

Standard shape that makes it easy to grasp the position of the tip. Suitable for those who want to try out various ways of playing both chords and single notes.

For people like this: I want to try the standard first.

See teardrop shape
PICKBOYのトライアングル型ギターピック

triangle

For those who want to check how easy it is to hold because it has a wide grip area. It also features a shape that allows you to use three corners.

For these people: Small picks are difficult to hold.

See triangle shape

For those who would like to search for other options such as smaller shapes.See the pick shape in detail

03

Thickness brings closer playing comfort.

If you are concerned about it getting caught on the strings, use a thinner one. If you want more texture, go for something thicker. If you compare the same shapes and materials, it will be easier to see the differences.

Approximate thickness

Thin

~0.5 mm

For those who want to play chords with a light touch while feeling the bend.

See the Thin
First criteria

Medium

0.6~0.8mm

For those who want to find their own standards while trying both chords and single notes.

View Medium
Thickness guideline

Heavy

0.9~1.2mm

For those who want to suppress bending and feel the response when playing single notes or leads.

View Heavy
Thickness guideline

Extra heavy

1.2 mm or more

For those who want to finely adjust the movement of the pick with a stiff feel.

Extra See Heavy

The thickness classification is a guideline. 1.2mm is listed as Heavy and Extra Heavy, so please check the thickness and classification on each product page.

04

The feel of your fingertips is also a reason to choose it.

Even if the shape and thickness are the same, the feeling of bending and string separation will vary depending on the material. First of all, there is one material that interests me. Once you get used to using it, you can enjoy the difference between it and other materials.

celluloid

For those who want to try out standard materials. Try using your own touch to check how it bends and how it fits your fingertips.

See Celluloid

polyacetal

For those who want to compare the feel of string separation. It will be easier to tell the difference if you try something close to your usual shape and thickness.

See Polyacetal

nylon

For those who are concerned about a flexible feel. While playing the chords, check how flexible it is and how easy it is to hold.

See Nylon

Let's take a closer look at the differences between the materials.Go to the guitar pick material guide

FIND YOUR PICKBOY

First up is Medium.
From there, one by one.

If you try using it and feel that it is a little thinner and easier to hold. Let's compare the shapes, thicknesses, and materials by changing just one element that interests you. You can gradually find the PICKBOY that suits you.

Q&A

Things to consider before choosing.

Which pick should beginners try first?

First, choose a teardrop-shaped Medium (approximately 0.6 to 0.8 mm). If you feel that it is too small to hold, try comparing the triangular type.

Is there a difference between choosing an acoustic guitar and an electric guitar?

Don't just choose an instrument based on its name; choose based on how it plays and how it feels. You can also start with Medium and compare it by choosing the thinner one for light chord strokes, and the thicker one if you want the feel of a single note.

How many types should I compare?

If you are looking for your favorite, it will be easier to feel the difference if you compare two or three types that differ only in thickness. We recommend trying one at a time rather than changing the shape, thickness, and material all at once.

Read more about how to choose a guitar pick

YOUR NEXT PICK

The next one to play.

It's okay if you don't choose perfectly from the beginning.
Why not start by searching for a PICKBOY that suits you on Medium?

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Learn with videos

Tomo Fujita × PICKBOY
guitar pick video series

A video series in which Tomo Fujita, professor of guitar at Berklee College of Music, talks about choosing a pick and how to hold a pick. You can also check the sound of the pick through actual performance.

Watch the video series