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Blue Chip Picks - NPD?
This is not a paid advertisement by any means but I just wanted to take a few moments to tell you about this magic guitar pick. I received it in the mailbox about 30 minutes ago and I had to hop on here to tell you that it is well worth the $35 price tag. Although, it may seem steep for a guitar pick, this thing really does bring out a sweet, soft, and melodic sound from my guitar.
I bought the CT 55 which if I’m not mistaken is the Chris Thile signature pick and the 55 is the thickness in millimeters? It’s a relatively larger sized pick, as I was expecting since he is a mandolin player. However, this pick is perfect for acoustic guitar playing. Especially perfect for me and my clumsy butter fingers that can’t seem to hold onto my pick for more than 5 songs. I know there are plenty of discussions about these picks, but I am true believer in them. They are made of alien space material that translates to a magic tonality like you’ve never heard your instrument before. Feel free to share your thoughts below! Cheers, Ty |
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Welcome to the addiction we call the world of boutique picks. If you get it...you get it. Enjoy that thing!!
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Blue Chips are truly excellent. Be careful you don't start looking at some of the others as there are some great picks out there these days.
For people looking for tone, volume, control and speed, I can only offer one thing............. |
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Congrats on your first BC. There are other good picks out there, but BC is my first choice in the realm of premium picks, actually the only brand that I've stuck with long term. Now you need the hat. :-) |
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Got my first Blue Chip a few weeks ago as well, a TP50-1R. Haven't used the rounded end hardly at all, but I'm sold on the pick in general. Haven't touched my Wegen's 1.4 Bluegrass picks since. I'm considering the 60 instead of the 50 though, and based on my usage of the rounded end I'm not sure if I'd rather keep that as an option in case I decide to start using it, as it means I also have the chance of grabbing the pick and having the wrong end down.
I agree though, I noticed overall tone and volume control improvement essentially immediately. I feel like I can get more volume easier with the Wegen, but the smoothness is not equal to the Blue Chip. |
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Thrilled that you love it. Wonderful company and products. scott memmer |
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Todd beat me to it, I was quite relishing that 55 m/m would be about 1/4" thick.
Never mind. I resisted the BlueChip scam for ages ... until I got one. Now I have a TAD50 for each dread, and my jumbo, (and tad-50 3r for mando) and a TAD40 for every smaller guitar - 000, 00 and wl-12. I prefer Wegens for 12 strings.
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Now THAT is funny.
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There are some great picks out there (and discussed in other AGF threads) but my go-to are TAD 40 and TAD 50 BC picks. I have used them for a while and have a pretty good collection of other picks. However, I seem to find my way back to BC.
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I am a fan of Blue Chip with bevels. Depending on my guitar and my mood, I'm partial to the TAD 40 and TAD 50 picks.
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Agreed! If I'm going to shell out a few thousand dollars for a good guitar, I have no problem spending $35 on a pick to play it. I have a few Blue Chip and Red Bear picks and I'm coveting Goat Whiskey picks and those made by Charmed Life. They're next on my wish list. Heck, I'd probably buy a Goat Whiskey pick just for the name . . .
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30 minutes and you're already talking about it? Didn't you let it properly acclimate?!?!
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I know! I already can see checking on one of the corners... oh no! 🤪 |
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where is the thread where you talk picks and post pics of picks?
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