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09-22-2019, 07:22 PM
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And Thanks Ray for the great info on Red Bear. Blue Chip Thumb Picks - The Acoustic Guitar Forum https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...owthread.php?t... I was on the Blue Chip website looking at thumb picks. How does one choose a thumb pick? Especially an expensive one that you don't want to ... Blue Chip thumbpicks? - The Acoustic Guitar Forum https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...owthread.php?t... HI, Yes, I use a Blue Chip exclusively......love it! It took a LONG time to get my right combination for what I play. I used Golden Gate thumb picks ... Trimming back Blue Chip thumb picks... - The Acoustic Guitar Forum https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...owthread.php?t... I just bought a couple of Blue Chip thumb picks (Model JD-M) and they are quite cool. I like that the metal thumb strap it a comfortable fit and ... Blue Chip Thumbpick Sizing/Selection Advice - The Acoustic Guitar ... https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...owthread.php?t... I want to give a Blue Chip thumb pick a try. I've been really impressed with the grip, glide, and tone I get with my BC flatpick. Would like to clarify ... Fred Kelly vs. Blue Chip - A Thumbpick Review - The Acoustic Guitar ... https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...owthread.php?t... I picked up the Blue Chip a few months ago and thought it'd be nice to give a review of it. I'm comparing it to the Kelly (my gold standard) for ... BLue Chip JD-M thumb pick - The Acoustic Guitar Forum https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...owthread.php?t... How long does it take to get used to a thumb pick ? At the advice of posters, Igot a Blue Chip JD-M. I love the pick and as I am sitting here ... Thumb Picks... - The Acoustic Guitar Forum https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...owthread.php?t... I'm going to try to venture into the world of thumb picks. ... But I have been playing with the same Blue Chip thumb pick for over 10 years. Recomend Me a Bluechip Thumbpick General Acoustic Guitar Discussion. Is there a thumb pick you would recommend? - The Acoustic Guitar ... https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...owthread.php?t... I didn't like Dunlops at all. Have settled in with Fred Kellly slick picks. I ordered a Blue Chip thumppick and have been slowly trying to bend it ... In search of a thumb pick that also works well for flat picking - The ... https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...owthread.php?t... A little pricey but the blue chip thumb pick is awesome and is comfortable to use for flat picking as well. Of all the thumb picks I have tried over ...
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09-22-2019, 09:16 PM
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I've never used a thumbpick. I bought a couple BC's about 5 years back. They were just ok. Meanwhile I tried many other picks and found the best all around pick for me is a Wegen M200 (2.0 mm rounded triangle). The feel and tone just suit me. I thought "maybe my BC's just aren't thick enough?" I contacted Matt Goins about it and he said yes, he made 2.0 mm Bluechips in several shapes, however, they cost $50 because of the extra thickness. Ran into him at Wintergrass in February and he sold me a couple thick picks for $40 each. He and his brother are both really nice guys, and I tried to love my new picks. They're better than the old thinner ones I have, they sound good, feel good - but they're still not as good as the Wegen's for me.
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09-23-2019, 09:27 AM
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I bought 2, the larger TAD 50, and they sent me 3, not sure why I got a bonus one. They feel great in your hand, definitely don't shift like other picks do, and the difference in tone is remarkable. But, I just didn't like them for strumming, a bit too bright for my guitars. Playing single note stuff sounds good, but I'm back to my med dunlops which I hold sideways for a warmer over all sound.
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08-08-2020, 05:39 AM
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Gobsmackingly good
I’ve got the jazz 80 (2mm) with LH bevelling. It’s stunning. Floors the gravity gold, Ibanez JTC, Wegen gypsy and davas and even my beloved Dunlop 2mm ultex, which I used to bevel. Speed, tone, durability massively improved. Mine cost $50 but think about it, a violinist wouldn’t use a 10 dollar bow on a ten grand instrument. So why should we on guitars 2 grand up...,? This pick is amazing on my Taylor 414, 314, 314-n, ga7, my gypsy Manouche, epiphone with 11s and Gibson LP with 10s as well as shred machine Ibanez with 9s! This is the best pick I’ve ever used...
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08-08-2020, 05:53 AM
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08-08-2020, 05:59 AM
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Can't speak p3ersonally of the thumpicks but a good frind and greatv dobro player was given one byb his kids and he loves it.
I use BC flat picks, at least one per guitar. TAD40, TAD50 and RAD503r fdor mandolin. As Scott says great people to deal with. The product in my mind is sijply the best on the market. An oft mentionsed issue is rthe fear of losing a $35 pick. Firstly humans are funny critters but they are far less likely to lose a high value item than a disposable one. My methodology was to get pick boxes which were even more precious than the picks ! Each guitar has these boxes in the guitar case and packinbg up entails tuner, capo and BC pick in the pick boxx THEN the guitar. It's a kind of system.
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08-08-2020, 09:50 AM
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I now have (2) TAD60 picks made by BC. I really like the feel and sound for strumming and flatpicking. The bevels are very nice and the material gives a lush sound that is warm. It subdues the highs just enough to prevent any screechiness (is that a word?) but makes individual notes sound better and more natural, up and down the neck, to my ears. I am also finding these picks to work great for recording.
The TAD60 is a heavier gauge (1.5mm) large triangle. I got these in particular for bluegrass, fiddle tunes and country flatpicking. The fact that I really like them for strumming is only a welcome plus. I am also playing on dread sized guitars almost all the time. I typically use a standard shape pick and DO prefer a more pronounced point at the tip than the tips on the large triangle BC's I have...That's why I have considered ordering a couple of their standard shape 1.5mm picks to pair with the TAD60's, but I think I will hold off because for the price I am already very happy with the Dunlop Primetones in 1.5mm. Just my personal take. I would recommend owning a BC and trying it for yourself. You may love it or you may not, but at least you will know for sure. If you don't like it, you are only out $40 and will receive a lesson learned. Good luck
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08-08-2020, 10:03 AM
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Absolutely Fantastic Thumbpicks.
I have been Using Thumbpicks for nearly 50 years. *They have the most comfortable Band. To my ears, for my playing style, they give the most amazing tone as well. *Nearly indestructible, ....and I play hard with a slightly heavier medium gauge set. * Customer service is amazing. They will custom make the blade to your shape and length noted. Just call them and they will accommodate at no extra charge.The Best guitar accessory investment I have ever made.
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08-08-2020, 10:08 AM
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08-08-2020, 10:52 AM
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08-08-2020, 11:04 AM
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08-08-2020, 03:27 PM
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The pen analogy is valid. When something is worth something, you pay attention. Ever lose a $100 bill?
Only you can know by trying them if you will like them. I do, but still use a fair number of Wegens, because I like to have a pick kept in the strings of every instrument. I like buying them with one rounded point.
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08-08-2020, 10:14 PM
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I like blue chip picks a lot, have several. A wonderful alternative to TS in so many ways.
What tickles me though is how many folks have no problem whatsoever in “losing” $35-40 regularly over a round or 2 of beers with da boys in a pub, or a bottle of low to mid range wine with dinner (marked up about 2-4x from wholesale at least, btw), but go absolutely bananas at the idea of losing a BC. I mean, the cost of these picks is likely the number one most repeated comment in any discussion. Just curious to me, and of no consequence really. And don’t get me started on buying brand new motor vehicles - how many BC’s do you lose driving off the lot? Oh, I like ultex and tortex as well. Buy them in the 10 packs, cheap! How much was a set of TI strings again, and how often do they get “thrown away”? Consumables, a term I learned at work. So glad I’m not a violinist, dem bows gets pricey! Just scattershooting on a Saturday night fellas. Proceed!
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08-09-2020, 06:03 AM
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08-09-2020, 07:32 AM
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