We’re excited to shine a light on Rombo Picks, a passionate, couple-run brand from near Stuttgart, Germany, whose journey and values resonate with everything we believe in at RhPf. This isn’t just another partnership for us. Rombo Picks is our first-ever official collaboration, and we couldn’t be prouder to begin this new chapter with them.
Who Are Rombo Picks?
Founded in 2018 by Judith and Carlos, Rombo Picks is the kind of brand you can’t help but root for. Both have full-time jobs outside Rombo, she’s a product manager, he’s an engineer, but together, they pour their evenings, weekends, and even daily “inspiration walks” into building their dream. Their project began with a simple, sincere question: Could a guitar pick be more than just an accessory?
The answer, it turns out, is yes. With no outside funding and little experience in the guitar industry, Judith and Carlos taught themselves everything. Prototyping, product photography, web design, international shipping, and social media. A funny story: for their very first Instagram post, they had to look up a tutorial on YouTube! To this day, neither of them has a personal Instagram account. Everything you see is 100% Rombo, run by the two of them. It’s the kind of humble, hands-on spirit we deeply admire.
From their tidy home workspace in Remseck near Stuttgart, they oversee everything: design, packing, shipping, even writing the thank-you notes that go in each order. Their early Kickstarter success let them launch their first batch of picks in 2019, and their steady, grassroots approach has built a loyal global following.
What Makes Them Special?
What sets Rombo Picks apart isn’t just their innovative shapes, textured grips, or use of 100% recycled materials. It’s their human touch. Every pick is designed in-house, with sketches and prototypes developed over months and refined by feedback from a global network of tester-musicians. They’re obsessed with the details, whether it’s a new grip pattern or the best way to print a parameter chart on the packaging.
Every Rombo order is hand-packed with care. Envelopes are sturdy, plastic-free, and made from recycled paper, even if they cost a little more, the focus is always on sustainability and presentation. Judith and Carlos are so organized that their shipping station features a tray for every model, and every step is designed for a personal touch: a flyer, a thank-you card, and a product packed with pride.
What really makes Rombo stand out is their dedication to community. They involve thousands of players in shaping new products, running open surveys and reading every response. When you message Rombo, on Instagram, by email, or even in the comments, it’s always Judith or Carlos answering. Their response rate is close to 100%, and many customers have become genuine friends over the years.
Why We Were Attracted to Rombo
We’ll admit it: reading their story felt a bit like looking in the mirror. Like Judith and Carlos, both Simi and I work full-time jobs. RhPf Electronics is our own passion project built during evenings, weekends, and whatever time we can find between work and life. We saw another couple-run, values-driven brand building everything from the ground up. Packing boxes at night, answering every email, caring deeply about the “why” behind every decision. Their journey from the first prototype to a thriving, sustainable brand is marked by creativity, transparency, and a genuine wish to connect with musicians everywhere.
What hooked us wasn’t just their beautiful picks (though they are beautiful!). It was their willingness to share the hard work behind the scenes, their honesty about learning new skills, and their belief that making music gear should be a personal, creative adventure. Their decision to keep Rombo social media personal and to treat every order as a chance to build a relationship just felt right to us.
A (Not So Secret) Pick Confession
Okay, confession time: before this collaboration. We used to throw in cheap picks with our logo on them into every RhPf pedal box. You know the type, mass-produced by the thousands, the same as countless “big brands.” And honestly? We never used them ourselves. They were just… not fun to play with.
But after trying our first Rombo pick, there was no going back. These days, my favorite is the Rombo Diamond. The first thing you notice is the feel: it’s got this precision-shaped hole (2.65 mm) right where your thumb rests, so the grip is rock-solid. Almost like the pick becomes part of your hand. The attack area is just 1.35 mm at the tip, so every note pops with definition and clarity. The control and accuracy are next-level, and the sharp tip lets me get clean, bright tones whether I’m digging in or playing softly.
It made me play more expressively, with less hand fatigue. I find myself reaching for it every time, practice, gigs, whatever. Most importantly, it helped me rediscover my playing and genuinely boosted my creativity. That’s something no generic pick ever managed to do.
How Our Collaboration Began
We reached out to Rombo with a simple, heartfelt idea: what if every RhPf pedal could ship with a Rombo pick and a story to go with it? We wanted to support a brand that deserves more attention and to introduce our players to the world of high-quality, thoughtfully crafted picks.
From the first video call, it felt like catching up with old friends. We swapped stories of late nights filling orders, of figuring out new production tricks, of how just one excited message from a customer can make your week. There were no negotiations or contracts. Just two small teams recognizing each other’s passion and wanting to lift each other up.
The collaboration started with a box swap. We sent them our Mosferatwo overdrive, and they sent us a selection of their favorite picks, complete with the personal touches and thoughtful details that make Rombo special. Every conversation made it clearer: this was a partnership built not on business, but on trust, admiration, and a shared love for creativity.
The Secret Color: A Truly Limited Edition
What makes this collaboration even more exciting? The Rombo picks you’ll find in our pedal boxes aren’t just any picks, they’re a limited-edition “secret color” created especially for special collaborations and exclusive offers. You won’t find these in the regular Rombo shop, and they’re not part of the standard color lineup. Only a handful of projects worldwide, including ours, will ever get these.
Rombo announced this themselves: these mystery picks are only available through select pedal collaborations or with large Rombo orders over €60. That means every time you open a new RhPf pedal, you might be holding a truly rare pick. A unique creative spark you simply can’t buy anywhere else.
If you’re lucky enough to get one, let it inspire you to play something new. For us, it’s another reminder that the best gear comes with a story, a human touch, and just a bit of mystery.
Why We’re Proud and Excited
We’re beyond proud that Rombo Picks is our very first collaboration. For us, it’s about more than including a cool accessory with each pedal, it’s about introducing our players to something that can genuinely change their playing experience. Too often, guitar picks are an afterthought, but a great pick can inspire new sounds, greater expression, and fresh creativity.
We hope that when you open your next RhPf pedal and find a Rombo pick inside, you’ll take a moment to explore what a carefully designed plectrum can do. Maybe you’ll discover new dynamics, unlock a new tone, or simply enjoy the feel of something made with passion. For us, this partnership is a celebration of local creativity, shared values, and the belief that music is always better when it’s built on real human connection.
Here’s to creative partnerships, true friends, and the joy of making music, one note, and one story, at a time.
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