an improved apparatus for retaining a guitar pick is provided , which includes a ring with a magnetic component being attached , by a chain for example , to a guitar pick also including a magnetic component . the apparatus allows a performer to release or drop the guitar pick , either intentionally or unintentionally , and have the guitar pick be maintained in the performer &# 39 ; s hand by its attraction to the magnetic component of the ring . the guitar pick may be made from a magnetic material , including for example stainless steel or a magnetic plastic .