Recommend me a Blue Chip pick

[jw3571]

I'd like to take a gamble on a BC pick but don't know which one. Most of guitars are dreads with Medium strings. I'm mostly a strummer but like a righter sound not a muddy sound that I get with some thicker picks. I also don't like the real metallic sound I get with thicker Vpicks.

[HHP]

Might try the TP-1R 60. Has one rounded edge for versatility, about 1.5mm thick. Produces a very loud, clear sound with little or no noise. Wouldn't say 'bright' or "dark" as the guitar will largely govern that.

[inadu ridge]

What thickness picks have you liked? I would suggest the TD-35 for a first time BC owner, especially a strummer that likes a brighter tone. It's a great pick with low pick noise. Personally I'm hooked on BlueChips.

[Wade Hampton]

JW, I'm essentially a rhythm guitarist and also use medium gauge strings. I've been able to try out some other folks' Blue Chip picks, and the only one I've decided I like for my own use is the TD-35:

It's the only one that has any flex to it at all. All the others, including the TD-40, are rigid. I initially bought two of each, thinking I might like the TD-40 on my baritone guitar, on which I will sometimes use Fender heavy picks.

But the TD-40 didn't do it for me, so I ended up trading those off to a couple of friends.

If I may make a suggestion, when picks are that expensive you're going to want to be able to keep track of them. So I highly recommend getting the little wooden pick box that Blue Chip sells for 10 bucks:

When I use my Blue Chip picks, that's where they go the instant I'm done.

It makes keeping track of them that much simpler.

Hope this helps.


Wade Hampton Miller

[JoePa and Son]

Son and I use TD-35. It was our choice for a "first" blue chip. It is the thinnest they make (I think). Great pick for strumming....just glides over the strings. Not as bright as V-picks or Dunlop Ultex. Gives a great sound. Remember, you can return them if not happy.

[RoosterX]

I used to play Jim Dunlop 1.0 and Fender Heavies, so the BC TD-40 worked out well for me. If you're used to picks of similar size and thickness, I'm sure you would be happy with the 35 too.

[Guitar1083]

Originally Posted by jw3571

I'd like to take a gamble on a BC pick but don't know which one. Most of guitars are dreads with Medium strings. I'm mostly a strummer but like a righter sound not a muddy sound that I get with some thicker picks. I also don't like the real metallic sound I get with thicker Vpicks.

what do you use now

[jw3571]

I've been using guitar moose .50

[inadu ridge]

Originally Posted by jw3571

I've been using guitar moose .50

Then definitely your first BC should be a TD-35.
I would not go any thicker at this point.

[pipedwho]

If you're a strummer and like thin picks, then try the TD-35 first. If that doesn't do it for you, then it's unlikely the thicker picks will.

I have a TD-40 that I bought thinking it would do what I needed. But, I too am used to super thin picks.

HOWEVER, having bought a stupidly expensive pick, I was forced to re-evaluate how I play. I picked up a few other thick (1mm to 1.5mm) picks in different materials to try out and started practicing proper pick use with a lighter grip and just a single finger plus thumb.

It's really improved my tone. So much so that when I go back to my 0.6mm nylon pick it sounds thin and plinky. I've also started really hitting the bass notes and other arpeggiated patterns with enough precision that I've started using more bass runs in my active strum/picking style.

My TD-40 Bluechip has more of a rolled of "jazz" tone that isn't as bright as I'd like. The V-Pick material in this thickness is better for acoustic IMO.

I really want to try the TD-35 to give Bluechip a good tryout, as the thicker version is otherwise great. Even though the TD-40 is probably a bit thick/stiff for my usual style, it still sounds nice.

[D18Hoglover]

I agree that the 35 is a good starting point. That's what I did and now I've use a 50 , 40 and a 35 depending on what tone I'm after .

[mattcran]

Responding directly to the title, I just have to be funny and say General Motors. Although... I'm not the world's greatest stock picker.

[Guitar1083]

Stop don't order - Might be better then Blue-Chip
http://www.timber-tones.com/treasure...rum-1573-p.asp

[BrunoBlack]

I don't like thick picks because they seem to dampen the sound too much for my ear and style of playing. I do like Blue Chip TAD 40s as my go-to pick. They are a little larger, stay put in my grip and sound great.

[Guitar1083]

Originally Posted by jw3571

I've been using guitar moose .50

So you want a thin pick and they dont make thins