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Why John Mayer and Billy Strings Use These $35 Guitar Picks

Why John Mayer and Billy Strings Use These $35 Guitar Picks

News.com.au05-06-2025

BlueChip's $35 guitar picks made of aerospace-grade material are favored by stars like John Mayer. Here's how an unintended invention upended the high-end pick industry and spread despite initial skepticism — and competitors that cost under a dollar.

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