Bought my first Blue Chip

[phydaux]

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.

[Silly Moustache]

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!

[Bridgepin]

Originally Posted by phydaux

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.

I hope it works out for you, I will say they slide off the strings like no other pick I have played, but, to my ears they are to muted. Comparing a Primetone with the Blue Chip I like the tone of the Primetones.

My pick of choice is a Ultem Gold Clayton, I will file a speed bevel on both sides and then polish the edges.

[jdinco]

My TAD40 has been my go to for years, easy to grip and I love the tone it gives me. Hope yours works out !

[guitarman68]

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 !

[Blueser100]

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.

[Br1ck]

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.

[phydaux]

Originally Posted by guitarman68

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 !

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.

[Murphy Slaw]

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.

[Methos1979]

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.

[Mr. Jelly]

Originally Posted by phydaux

While my Primetones are working very well for me, I thought bite the bullet and get a Blue Chip. I ordered a TAD 60.

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.

[jaymarsch]

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.
Best,
Jayne

[jw3571]

I agree about them sounding muted. I haven't tried a Primetone, maybe i'll give them a shot.

[RoyBoy]

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.

[Mdinterman]

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.