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Pick-Dispensing Guitar Pedals

This Stompbox Has a Slot Through Which It Pops Out Your Next Pick

— July 18, 2023 — Tech
Acorn Amplifiers, a music company situated in Atlanta, Georgia, has created a one-of-a-kind guitar stompbox that doesn't merely give you access to a variety of effects in order to enhance and elevate your guitar sound, but also includes a pick dispenser should you lose yours or opt to toss it into the crowd.

The aptly named Pick Pedal finds its origins in what was originally intended to be a funny little side project to garner some laughs, but the prototype also managed to garner significant attention from musicians on social media, with enough demand arising that the company decided to embark on a production run. The end result is a stompbox equipped with a plastic pick box that is hooked up to a spring mechanism. When the foot switch is engaged, the spring prompts the pick to be dispensed through a handy slot where it can easily be accessed by the guitarist.

Currently the subject of an Indiegogo campaign, the Pick Pedal can be procured for pledges starting at $60.

Image Credit: Acorn Amplifiers
Trend Themes
1. Guitar Effects Pedals - Opportunity for incorporating innovative features, such as pick dispensers, to enhance the functionality and user experience.
2. Music Accessories - Potential to disrupt the market by introducing novel products that combine practicality with musical instruments or gear.
3. Crowdfunding Campaigns - Chance to leverage crowdfunding platforms to gather support and validate demand for unique music-related creations.
Industry Implications
1. Music Equipment Manufacturing - An opportunity for companies to explore new design possibilities and differentiate themselves in the competitive market of guitar pedals.
2. E-commerce - The potential to capture a niche market of musicians who seek innovative and convenient accessories through online retail platforms.
3. Crowdfunding Platforms - A chance for crowdfunding platforms to attract music enthusiasts by supporting and showcasing unique and practical music-related projects.
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