The Best Display Ideas To Show Off Your Guitar Pick Collection

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Your guitar pick collection is either valuable because it's expensive band memorabilia or because it's deeply sentimental. Either way, you don't want to store it stuffed in a box under the bed where nobody can see it. You want to display those beautiful picks in the open, where their glory can truly shine — and you want to make sure your guitar picks last. And there are some great display ideas to show off that guitar pick collection you worked so hard to obtain.

Here's a mix of easy-to-moderate DIY ideas for those with enough crafting ingenuity, plus some pre-made, easily sourced displays for those who want a cash-ready option that still looks fantastic. We've chosen each one based primarily on the aesthetics they'll bring to your collection. That said, we left out options that would look awesome but absolutely ruin the guitar picks themselves — like casting them in a clear resin table, for example. It would be a great place to put your premium all-in-one record player, sure, but by burying them under epoxy, you're saying goodbye to any collector value they may have had. Instead, we'll stick to slot-and-play display ideas or, at most, removable adhesives.

Combining the aesthetics of records with your guitar pick collection is an awesome way to elevate your music-themed decor. You can buy guitar pick displays that look like a vinyl record pre-made, or you can make a more authentic piece yourself with an old record, a bit of adhesive, and some crafting know-how. We'd recommend using hot glue or some sort of rubber-based adhesive for this project since super glue and the like is a little too permanent for a collection display you might want to change from time to time.

Miniature guitar amp pick holders are affordable and popular, but that shouldn't shun you away from them. They look awesome when you combine multiple together or add them to a music-themed display.

The little amps come in several different styles — from unnamed generic amps to bold brand name versions that look like a tiny version of the real thing. Once you have a Fender, a Peavey, and Gibson, you might find that you've started collecting mini-amps along with guitar picks. And they'll look right at home on the shelf above your guitar rack.

Strategically framing your guitar picks on top of a band or concert poster is another DIY way to show off the spectacular collection you've put together. You can even make multiple to fill up your empty wall space and match picks with artists they came from.

You'll want to make sure the glazing is tight in whatever frame you decide to use so the picks don't slide to the bottom. Likewise, we'd caution against glue if you ever want to use the pick or poster in a different display.

Premade clear cubes are one of the simplest and most versatile ways to display your guitar pick collection. You can buy these cubes from several major retailers online, slap your picks in, and put them anywhere. Whether you have a room dedicated to music and memorabilia or just a set of shelves, you can mix up the display, putting visible collector's guitar picks wherever they make the most sense with your arrangement. No glue, no fuss.

Headstock-shaped guitar pick holders are made out of a ton of different materials, so the options are nearly endless. You can go with a light up plastic display or a wooden headstock that you decorate yourself in the style of your favorite bands. Place multiple in a lineup on a dedicated shelf, and you have yourself a wicked little piece of decor that holds your tiny plastic memories of bygone concerts.

Miniature wooden chests designed for jewelry and knickknacks can double as a classy way to show off your guitar picks. You can leave the grain original, carve in designs, or even paint them with band logos. And if you lack the artistic skills to design these the way you truly want them to look, you can always purchase custom ones on Etsy or get a talented friend to decorate them for you. Pro-tip: Use foam ring holder inserts to keep the picks upright when the chest lids are open.

Handmade wire guitar-shaped pick holders are a beautiful way to show off your pick collection. Each one typically holds a single pick, and you can hang them on your wall in a custom arrangement, use them to decorate a rock 'n' roll-themed Christmas tree, or even wear them as musically inspired jewelry. That said, you should probably leave them at home when going to a concert. They might not hold up to being squished in a crowd.

This is one of the neatest ways to display your guitar picks. First, you'll need a sacrificial acoustic guitar to upcycle. Then, you'll have to remove the face and install shelves. Bam! You now have one of the coolest guitar pick collection displays around. Of course, this might be out of your skill set, in which case you can always buy one from a crafter on Etsy.

This upcycled guitar shelf pairs well with some of the other displays on this list too. Put your clear cubes and mini-amps inside to take the display to the next level.