which Blue chip pick ???

Mrbirdog · #1 10-01-2014, 06:53 PM

any suggestions on which Blue Chip pick ??? I strum and am learning a little flatpicking, like good tone (who doesn't) and don't like a pick that's to small ...
thanks
Mrbirdog

HHP · #2 10-01-2014, 06:57 PM

If you are just learning flatpicking, why not wait until you develop your own preferences for a pick and what tone you want. Most people tend to experiment as they learn and determine the shape and thickness that works for them. Once you do this, you can try out the more esoteric picks that fit.

inadu ridge · #3 10-01-2014, 06:59 PM

My opinion is that someone who has never used a Blue Chip before should probably start with the thinnest pick they make.....a TD-35.
You can always go heavier later, especially if you really get into fat bluegrass
lead playing.

Mrbirdog · #4 10-01-2014, 07:09 PM

Correct, never tried one but that is a good suggestion, have you tried one ? I hope they are easy to hold onto ...
Mrbirdog

Quote:

Originally Posted by inadu ridge

My opinion is that someone who has never used a Blue Chip before should probably start with the thinnest pick they make.....a TD-35.
You can always go heavier later, especially if you really get into fat bluegrass
lead playing.

posternutbag · #5 10-01-2014, 07:20 PM

I have 3. I use the CT 55 for mandolin. It is the best mandolin pick I have ever used, but too pointy and triangular for me on guitar.

If I am just strumming, I have an SR 40. It is thick, but not too thick and pretty large, although not as big as the CT.

For almost all of my flatpicking, I use the rounded edge of a TD 35. It is thick enough for strumming, but it gives just the smallest bit when pushed hard, which I like for lead playing. It is pretty small, though.

I believe they have a return policy

inadu ridge · #6 10-01-2014, 07:24 PM

I have several. The BC website gives you an idea of the sizes of their picks.
The TD pick is the standard teardrop shape. If you want a bigger triangular shaped pick, you'll have to move up to the 40 thickness, since they don't make a 35 in anything but the teardrop shape. And yes, they are easy to hold onto and offer less pick noise than anything other than a real tortoise shell pick. Personally, I'm a huge BC fan and can't get a tone out of my guitars that pleases me without a BC.
YMMV. If you don't like it, you can return it or sell it at a small loss.

brencat · #7 10-01-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrbirdog

any suggestions on which Blue Chip pick ??? I strum and am learning a little flatpicking, like good tone (who doesn't) and don't like a pick that's to small ...
thanks
Mrbirdog

I'm a beginning flatpicker myself and I love the Blue Chip picks. I have a TD-35 and a custom TP-35 that I asked them to make for me after finding the TP-40 too thick. As another poster mentioned, the 35 is sufficiently stiff with just enough give for multi-purpose use.

They stick to your fingers like glue too, no worries there!

Goodallboy · #8 10-01-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by brencat

I'm a beginning flatpicker myself and I love the Blue Chip picks. I have a TD-35 and a custom TP-35 that I asked them to make for me after finding the TP-40 too thick. As another poster mentioned, the 35 is sufficiently stiff with just enough give for multi-purpose use.

They stick to your fingers like glue too, no worries there!

Good advice on the 35......

inadu ridge · #9 10-01-2014, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brencat

I'm a beginning flatpicker myself and I love the Blue Chip picks. I have a TD-35 and a custom TP-35 that I asked them to make for me after finding the TP-40 too thick. As another poster mentioned, the 35 is sufficiently stiff with just enough give for multi-purpose use.

They stick to your fingers like glue too, no worries there!

That's good news that they will make a TP-35. I like the TP shape but for most applications I prefer the 35 thickness over the 40. Awesome.

brencat · #10 10-01-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by inadu ridge

If you want a bigger triangular shaped pick, you'll have to move up to the 40 thickness, since they don't make a 35 in anything but the teardrop shape.

They will make you a TP-35, or anything else custom if you ask. Great company!

Teleman52 · #11 10-01-2014, 07:36 PM

I love my ct55. The tad is the same shape but you can get it in different thicknesses and they have a bit less pronounced bevel.

I've tried quite a few different Bluechips but the ct55 is the best for me. Especially for mandolin.

Really though I like using wegens for guitars. They give me more control and a brighter tone

StevenL · #12 10-01-2014, 10:21 PM

I've heard a lot about blue chips sticking to your fingers like glue. They don't stick to my fingers like glue. Some of my bone or horn picks get kind of sticky on me. The tackiness is probably dependent at least partially on one's particular skin chemistry. I have a TAD-1R 60 that I like a lot. Fairly large triangle with 2 completely different sounds depending on which corner is used.

jdinco · #13 10-01-2014, 10:49 PM

I really like the TAD-40R...but that is the only one I have tried. No need to try the others for me. It works and sounds good.

BradleyS · #14 10-01-2014, 10:58 PM

I purchased my very fist Blue Chip pick,a TD-35. I was hesitant on spending $35 on a single pick, but have discovered this pick to be well worth the $.

AllThumbsBruce · #15 10-01-2014, 11:00 PM

For strumming I really like my CT-55. Good for flatpicking too!