Introduction: A Crappy Yet Neat Guitar Pick Holder
This is a Simple ,quick And cheap instructable. Normally my guitar picks are messing around all my house , gig-bag , desk ,or in other places ....
So I found an empty match-box laying around , and after a couple mods , Voila ! , a neat pick-box
Let's get started
Step 1: The Materials and Tools
You'll need :
#- And Empty or old Match-box , One with a neat design
#-Your non-organised picks
#-Some Gloss finish or clear Tape ( Scotch Brand works Nice )
T-A Label-Maker with label paper
T-A Pair of scissors
0-Some Super-Glue
*0 means optional*
Step 2: Prep the MatchBox
The Images Have Photonotes , Which by themselves , Are The Instructions ...
Arrows indicate the order of the procedure
This step consists of puting tape over the striking surface so it won't scratch as easily
Step 3: Make a Label
Using Yout label maker , make a label that says "Picks " Using the most compact font available
Step 4: Mixing Label and Box Together
First place the label over the Word matches , Then Trim The label un til just the word "matches" is fuly covered , Remove adhesive protector , Apply The Label , ANd using a little bit more of tape cover the line were the label was applied , Tuck excess tape inside.
Step 5: Placing the Picks
Pretty self explanatory
Step 6: Removing Picks "salt -Shaker" Method
Follow pictures and Photonotes ...
Step 7: Inserting Picks the "piggy-bank" Method
Follow Pictures And Photonotes...
Step 8: Final Thoughts
Well , That was my instructable , I hope it was helpful to you , and/or your friends, Family, or whoever looked the matchbox where you carried your picks .
Thanks For Watching , If You liked it feel free to give me positive rating
Feel Free to upload any modification or tweak , or simply yours in action ..

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40 Comments
11 years ago on Introduction
I use an Altoids mini tin for my pick holder.
13 years ago on Introduction
Yellow?? those are thick! I use orange
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
i use 2 to 3 mm lol
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
:0 orange are .6 mm!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
man i use orange red or pink for strumming. then jazz picks for the other stuff
13 years ago on Introduction
I've been using a Sours candy tin to hold my picks for about 3 years except its kinda bulky and i dont need to carry 30 picks with me so i keep 2 in my wallet. I use yellows primarily and orange if its mostly strumming.
13 years ago on Introduction
u should call it the pickey bank! (not responsible for heart attacks caused by bad puns)
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Please, no puns. my friend says the worst ones like, "You need a ghoul friend*maniacle giggles* " because I like Zombies.
13 years ago on Step 1
ooooooooo u arn't in the US I guess I have to try to find them
Reply 13 years ago on Step 1
I have contacts , (aka as family)
Reply 13 years ago on Step 1
cool im gunna try the gas station near my house tomarow
13 years ago on Step 1
Whats that? (Any where else?)
Reply 13 years ago on Step 1
A store (Last time i went to the US i saw them at a gas station)
13 years ago on Step 1
where do you get the diamond strike anywhere matches cuz i need some and I can't find them
Reply 13 years ago on Step 1
I Found them in HEB
14 years ago on Introduction
hey we use the same pics, the .73 tortex
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
They are pretty cheap Good , but honestly I prefer The fender ones they dont worn out as fast
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
actually the fender ones fade very fast, i took my fender medium, and did like 3 maybe 4 pick scrapes and omg it looked like a saw blade, the tortex ones, i've had the sameones since august!! of 07
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
pick scrapes are pointless
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
well depends, i like the sound for the black powder metal i play