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Bought my first Blue Chip
While my Primetones are working very well for me, I thought bite the bullet and get a Blue Chip. I ordered a TAD 60.
We'll see how it plays.
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Hi, I suspect that it wont be your last!
Not tat you'll EVER wear it out. My first (also a TAD) was a 40 (1 m/m) which is still my preference for light gauge strings on 0-000 guitars. For my dreads, with mediums) I've long settled on TAD50 (1.25 m/m) for mediums. I have one TAD60 which gives a more bass /less treble focussed sound but they are all great. I have the Primetones and they are perfectly serviceable but I feel that they don't "add" anything to the tone or feel - which is what BCs do. This might be of interest: Let us know how you get on!
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My pick of choice is a Ultem Gold Clayton, I will file a speed bevel on both sides and then polish the edges.
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My TAD40 has been my go to for years, easy to grip and I love the tone it gives me. Hope yours works out !
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It took me some trial and error to find the right one, but I could not be happier with my TP-1R60, rounded corner for mandolin. It feels and sounds just right !
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I have a TAD 1R 40 that I love. It's a bigger triangle pick and I don't what it is about them, but they sound great. It's the best pick I've ever had.
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Here comes the hard part. Don't let what you paid dictate your view of it. You might go back to Primetones or not, but let the pick decide. I love Blue Chips, but like Charmed Life Casien better. Not enough that I don't play both a lot.
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I thought about getting a TAD-1R so that I'd have a rounded corner for my mandolin. But I'm focused on growing as a guitar player right now. If I pick my mandolin back up (and I DO kinda miss it) then I'll order a TAD-3R.
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I have a love/hate relationship with my Bluechips. I have bought several.
The Wegens are faster, but the Bluechips sound better. But then sometimes that's not true. I'll get back with ya. |
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Welcome to the club. I used to think, "What kind of idiot spends $40 on a guitar pick!?" Now I see that idiot every day in the mirror. Good looking guy. He owns like 5 BC picks.
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I bought a TAD-3R 60 not long ago and I don't care for it. I have it laying right here to sell on AGF when I get around to it.
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I think that the Ultem Gold Claytons are really nice picks, especially with polished edges. I like them every bit as much as the Primetones. I have come to prefer casein over the years.
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I agree about them sounding muted. I haven't tried a Primetone, maybe i'll give them a shot.
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For flatpicking medium gauge strings on a dread, TAD60 has become my go to. So much less work than a thinner pick. You might consider a CT-55 which is very close but a touch brighter for when the strings are a little less fresh.
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Try as I do, I always come back to my Blue Chip. I’ve tried all different kinds. Nothing, for me, beats the sound, feel and the stability (doesn’t slip around) like my TD-40.
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