Chris Thile using BlueChips exclusively

[mandolirius]

Charging sales tax isn't something the seller has any control over and three bucks shipping is cheap. Shipping to Canada is often three or four times that, even for small items. I just ordered a small item yesterday and paid twelve bucks shipping. Plus the exchange, customs duties. If you use a courier, then there are customs brokers fees as well. When you figure all that in, it's easy for a $35 item to come in at sixty bucks or so.

[f5loar]

My only beef about Thile using BC now is why did he take so long to find one? His life could have been changed last year when mine was.

[300win]

I live in North Carolina, and just ordered my BluChip for my guitar 3-4 weeks ago. Total cost for me was $38. Guess it's went up since then. But I'd pay much more for this quality of pick.

[Tobin]

My total for one picked, shipped, to Texas, was $38. I think that's pretty reasonable.

It's easy to complain about a $35 pick when others cost only 50 cents or a couple of bucks. But honestly, in terms of real value, I consider the BC picks worth it. I'm thinking of ordering a couple more for spares and variety in thickness. At this point, I can't go back to other picks. I'm spoiled.

Maybe they could laser-etch Chris Thile's signature on the picks and charge another $20?

[MikeB]

Well, I never thought it would happen, but I just sent off my order for a BC. And, it had nothing whatsoever to do with Chris T. I find myself changing picks all the time. They get rough edges, slip in my fingers, feel too "something (not right)." But, finally, it was you members who convinced me to give one a try. Greatest bunch of experts on the planet, IMO.

[Bob Andress]

For me, you could add twenty dollars and it would still be worth it.

I wish people would stop saying this. (even though I agree)
Right now Matthew might be thinking "hmmm $50?"

[45ACP-GDLF5]

I've been using BC picks for over a year now. I now own 4 of 'em and I was using them long before that Thile boy!

[300win]

Mike B I bet that you will not be disappointed. I am a simple kind of guy, and don't crow much about anything, but the things I do crow about are outstanding. The BlueChip has given me in my old slow age, a distinct advantage. It is the smoothest using pick I've ever held.

[Hans]

Gosh, what happened to Clown Barf? I thought they were the cat's patoot.
I'll stick with TS.

[f5loar]

Don't real TS cost more? If BC is cheaper why the fuss?
The old saying you get what you pay for holds true here.
The quality will remain long after the price is forgotten.
Just don't loose the darn thing. That's my greatest fear.

[Albert Whiting]

"Don't real TS cost more? If BC is cheaper why the fuss"

I have never paid as much for shell as what a bluechip costs. The msot I have paid for shell is 25.00 and it has been a while since I paid that much.

[Albert Whiting]

Ummm lets try the spelling for most again. It is most, not msot.

[Paul Kotapish]

There is, of course, the very real issue of TS being illegal to sell, import, and transfer. To me, the merits of TS as pick material are more than offset by the creepy karma associated with it. I used TS picks some decades back and discovered that plastic-based materials were more to my liking anyway in terms of feel, tone, and ease (and cost) of maintenance and replacement.

With my apologies to the poor dead horse for this relentless flogging, my experience with the Bluechip products is that they have all the best qualites of TS without the annoying--or ethically challenging--ones.

As evidenced above, YMMV.

[Skittle]

Well?........

[D.E.Williams]

I hear that even the Blue Chips are struggling in this economy...

[Glassweb]

it makes me laugh to hear people complain about the price of a BC pick... give me a break. how much do y'all spend for a night at the bar or a meal at a restaurant. and you know where THAT ends up! seems to me that a quality musical accessory such as a BC pick is well worth the investment... it ain't about cost... it's about VALUE and priorities.

[D.E.Williams]

May I ask how much these high-falootin' picks cost? I've paid $25 for a genuine tortoise shell pick, I can't imagine a plastic one being any more than that.

[Chris Biorkman]

$35.

[Mike Bromley]

$35.

$42 in Canada. Delivered. And I'm with Glassweb....

I don't remember the number, but it's the two-pointer with the round corner. Love it.

[gregjones]

it makes me laugh to hear people complain about the price of a BC pick... give me a break. how much do y'all spend for a night at the bar or a meal at a restaurant. and you know where THAT ends up! seems to me that a quality musical accessory such as a BC pick is well worth the investment... it ain't about cost... it's about VALUE and priorities.

Or....

How much does that elusive perfect string quest cost???? Not only a few bucks a pop but that costs time----far more expensive.

It's sure a lot easier to hit a lick, toss down a pick to grab another then hit it again to listen to the difference than hit a lick, spend 20 minutes changing strings hit the lick again and really remember what the other strings sounded like. On top of that were the old strings brand new also or was it time for a change??

I'll spring for the $35 pick. Besides what if you like this pick with these strings and that pick with those strings?????? Ya' gonna change strings that often.

At some point in time one has to settle on a combination of items that make up a suitable compromise and play the dang thing. If a $35 pick completes that combination---you've done well.

[D.E.Williams]

At some point in time one has to settle on a combination of items that make up a suitable compromise and play the dang thing. If a $35 pick completes that combination---you've done well.

Well said.

[Gutbucket]

it makes me laugh to hear people complain about the price of a BC pick... give me a break. how much do y'all spend for a night at the bar or a meal at a restaurant. and you know where THAT ends up! seems to me that a quality musical accessory such as a BC pick is well worth the investment... it ain't about cost... it's about VALUE and priorities.

I hear ya brother! I love it when some one brags about their Master Model distressed limited number 5 figure mandolin, but scoffs at spending 35 scheckels for a pick. Go figure.

[Douglas McMullin]

I picked up a TAD 60 recently, and after five days of using it I have already tossed it in the case in favor of a Wegen M150 (3 for $15). I don't care for the tones I am getting in the upper range of either my Collings MT or Phoenix Standard while using the BlueChip. I do love the beveling; it plays very well and for me makes tremolo easier. I did find that with my playing style, the BlueChip created more pick noise.

I don't regret the purchase, I am sure I will use it, but for me it was no amazing pick upgrade. I found the TAD60 to be slightly better in feel than my similar size and thickness Pro-Plec, which are $7.95 a dozen, but I prefer the sound I get from the Pro-Plec significantly.

Just a subjective review from an average player.

[JeffD]

I I found the TAD60 to be slightly better in feel than my similar size and thickness Pro-Plec, which are $7.95 a dozen, but I prefer the sound I get from the Pro-Plec significantly.

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I use the BC, the Wegen, and the Red Bear, but on my bowlback I find the Gibson or Fender Heavy sounds better. So its all what you like.

[Glassweb]

So its all what you like.[/QUOTE]

yep, what Jeff said...