Recommend me a Blue Chip pick - Page 2

zhunter · #16 03-13-2015, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Guitar1083

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

Platinum baby.

hunter

Guitar1083 · #17 03-13-2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Haasome

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.

I agree with you 100% but get the forum to agree with you

DesertTwang · #18 03-13-2015, 10:16 AM

Using a BC for strumming is a huge waste of money in my mind. These picks are designed for accuracy, speed and sound while flatpicking.

jw3571 · #19 03-13-2015, 11:09 AM

Well I took most people's advice and got the TD35. If I don't like it I'll send it back. Thanks

inadu ridge · #20 03-13-2015, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertTwang

Using a BC for strumming is a huge waste of money in my mind. These picks are designed for accuracy, speed and sound while flatpicking.

DT, pretty much all I do is strum and I could not do without my BlueChips. Certainly not a waste of money for me, as I can not get a pleasing tone to my ears out of any of my guitars without my BCs.

Wade Hampton · #21 03-13-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertTwang

Using a BC for strumming is a huge waste of money in my mind. These picks are designed for accuracy, speed and sound while flatpicking.

The problem with the word "strumming" is that it conveys an image of untalented hacks flailing away at their guitars with no control. But being a solid rhythm guitarist requires precision, and is more physically challenging than playing single note lead lines because you have more strings you have to control.

whm

inadu ridge · #22 03-13-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

The problem with the word "strumming" is that it conveys an image of untalented hacks flailing away at their guitars with no control. But being a solid rhythm guitarist requires precision, and is more physically challenging than playing single note lead lines because you have more strings you have to control.

whm

Couldn't have said it better Wade. There's more to good rhythm playing than a lot of folks realize.

Andy916 · #23 03-13-2015, 03:11 PM

TD 40 with speed bevel is my favorite all-around pick, strumming or lead. Jazz LG 50 without bevel is a very close second. I also have a TAD 50, but I prefer the sharper points on the other two.

espgnlo · #24 03-13-2015, 09:12 PM

Where is the best place to get a blue chip pick? Online?

Guitar1083 · #25 03-13-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by espgnlo

Where is the best place to get a blue chip pick? Online?

from blue chip

riverrummed · #26 03-13-2015, 09:41 PM

I'm playing mostly rhythm and singing so I went for the bigger pick in a thinner material, a TAD-40. I wouldn't recommend to anyone that they change the shape when going from what you currently like to a Blue Chip. There are enough variables just in the material to consider. Also I think as you get better you opt for a thicker and thicker pick (not everyone but in general) and a Blue Chip plays a little thicker than stated thickness, and also as you get better you learn how to adapt your technique in better and more varied ways. So you guys playing Fender thins or mediums, don't be afraid of a little thicker if you go Blue Chip, you're more likely to grow into it as the release off the string is so smooth. If you are going to drop this much on a pick you'll be glad you had your name put on it when it turns up missing so I recommend going that route too as I've had lost ones come back to me. Best picks out there IMO and more and more of the guys I play with, guitar and mandolin guys, are playing them.

DesertTwang · #27 03-14-2015, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

The problem with the word "strumming" is that it conveys an image of untalented hacks flailing away at their guitars with no control. But being a solid rhythm guitarist requires precision, and is more physically challenging than playing single note lead lines because you have more strings you have to control.

whm

You're absolutely correct. I just don't think of rhythm playing the way you describe it, with alt bass, walking lines etc., when I hear the term "strummer." It's just semantics. :-)

BrunoBlack · #28 04-23-2015, 07:25 PM

Ok, I'm a fan of BC TAD 40s, and never heard of Guitar Moose, but read about them in this thread and ordered a few. After playing with a .80 Carbon Fiber Sicky Grip for a couple of days. - I really like it for my small O. Nice point, very little pick-click and it doesn't slip from my fingers at all. You can even stick in on your bout it you want to park it. For $2.50 a pretty good deal

Pahc412 · #29 04-23-2015, 07:31 PM

I like the TAD 60 i added to the collection recently

DesertTwang · #30 04-23-2015, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

It's the only one that has any flex to it at all. All the others, including the TD-40, are rigid.

With the utmost respect to Wade, I have to disagree here. I have owned two TD-40s, and they definitely have flex to them. Not a lot, but if you're an aggessive flatpicker like I am, you may find the TD-40 has just a liiiiiittle too much give, which interferes with control and accuracy. The sound, though, is fantastic. The next thickness up, the TD-50, has no flex and a much more precise feel to it but it sounds noticeably less bright and "snappy" than the TD-40.

In a perfect world, BlueChip would make a TD-45.