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If I could try 2 blue chip picks, what would you (any of you) recommend, and why?

Thanks in advance!

rockeroo wrote:If I could try 2 blue chip picks, what would you (any of you) recommend, and why?

Thanks in advance!

It would be good to have more info on what you use now and what you like about it and what you would like to achieve.

I started with a TD50 and loved it for acoustic. At the time I was using very thin Delrin picks for electric and felt the Blue Chip too dark and expensive to justify for electric. Last year I got heavily into playing Bluegrass and Flatpicking on D and J sized Martins. I wanted a bright sound with lots of depth and on acoustic you really hear the difference between strings and picks (materials, thicknesses, shapes). I had worn out my TD50 and had a TD45 made up and for unknown reason (maybe to get 3 points to wear instead of just one) I tried a TP40 and it was just too small, so I sent it back for a TAD40. It took a few days, but I got used to it and it had the sound I was looking for as well as faster off the strings than the TD shape. The thinner pick gave me the brightness and speed while the blunter tip fattened up the tone.

I now tend to prefer TAD45 (just order a TAD50 and make a note when you purchase) on acoustic and I am really liking the CT55 for electric. The thicker picks can get a bit indistinct on the bass strings, so if I could only have two picks those would be it. But, if you like Jazz picks it might not work for you! I had used the standard Fender shape pick for 30 years, but I am now loving the three tip!

Just received a TP 60 and CT 55 in the mail. Can't wait to demo them out! I will have much to say this evening.

Cheers.

They certainly DO make things sound more defined, better tuned and quite clear. The Blue Chips are pretty excellent. I tried playing with my Martin and with my Strat, and through the process discovered many pleasant things. My acoustic was sweetened when using the Blue Chips (TP60 and CT55). The notes were very balanced, sweet-sounding and comfortable. I had used Dunlop Nylons for some time, and always thought the sound was a bit harsh ... not too much, but the warmth was lacking. With the strat, I played clean through a Deluxe Reverb and then added a Skreddy Echo and Model R to see how those sounded. My overall impression is that the picks balanced the tones. The cleans were sparkly and smooth. The drive was pronounced and warm. The delay seemed a bit sweeter and more lush. I am really not sure what to make of it all. The tone was given a positive push in a more balanced, smooth, warm and enjoyable manner. Getting used to the thicker pick might be a different story, but the results were apparent.

I think it was Joel who said a favorite pick of his was one sent by a pickup maker inside of his pickup box. For a long time, I have said the same thing. I loved the heavy picks included with the Fairfield Circuitry effects. Those (whatever they were) seemed to provide a defined tone with mild darkness and plenty of clarity. These Blue Chip picks are more preferable to me than my long-time favorites, because they do the same things I liked about the other picks, just better.

Thanks for letting me on to these picks, gents. I probably will not purchase a large supply of them, but I am glad to have the two I own.

Cheers.

I just got a new favorite pic --- given to me by a friend from someones trip to the US southwest -- its native american silver with some hammered graphics that make it easy to hold onto.... I have used coins the Brian May/ Billy Gibbons way, but never have heard such a pleasant effect from metal hitting metal.....

Donner wrote:I just got a new favorite pic --- given to me by a friend from someones trip to the US southwest -- its native american silver with some hammered graphics that make it easy to hold onto.... I have used coins the Brian May/ Billy Gibbons way, but never have heard such a pleasant effect from metal hitting metal.....

That sounds cool! Can you post a pic of the Pick?

I just ordered a sample pack of v-picks-- i tried them about 4 yrs ago but just for a few minutes, and didnt really like them. He's got such a wide variety now, and after reading this thread and some on TGP, decided to give em another shot.

The one thing i didnt like was how "slippery" the one i tried felt. I didnt have enough pick friction to dig under and "flick" the strings outward. I didnt give them long enough to adjust to.

Curious, I didn't like V picks due to the friction and the clicking. I actually found one while cleaning out my guitar closet and gave it a try. (we need a meh smiley!)

I find the CT55 will do everything for me, but I do like a TAD45 for strumming acoustic and mine has gone missing (damn Brown Bear), so I am going to have them make a TAD45 with bevels like the CT55.

I just bought a CT55 and a few v-picks off a guy on TGP yesterday.

For anyone interested, he's got a few more Blue Chips, V-Picks and Gravity Picks for sale still, and the prices seemed pretty good (I got the CT55 for $20)

So your the one whoe beat me to that pick.
Parkerbro is a good dude.
If you choose to let that pick go, let me know, as i would like to try it.