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    I just noticed the Blue Chip TAD CVG pick. It has the holes like a Wegen Chad Fadely pick. Has anyone tried this pick? If so what are your thoughts?

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    I haven't tried it. Folks have drilled BCs and commented here. I like the way a Blue Chip sticks to your fingers. A Wegen doesn't stick as much and the holes help I guess. Will have to wait on my next trip to Nashville to try one.

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    Just my opinion, but I don't think the holes are necessary with a BC pick. It might even reduce one of the best qualities of the BC material; the way the ultra smooth surface seems to stick to my fingers.

    If it ever starts to feel like it might slip, which is usually because my fingers are very dry and/or cold, I just lick my finger and it sticks like glue. I've never liked the feel of any pick with holes or rough surfaces to "help" with a pick hold. It seems a bit gimmicky, but YMMV. I know some people like this type of flatpick.
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    This is like wearing suspenders and a belt. The BlueChip pick surface is famous for its extraordinary ability to stick to the fingers without much slipping. It needs holes like a fish needs a bicycle. (Howzat for mixing two metaphors?!) Still, whatever helps to boost sales...

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    How interesting, Mark. Well, it is a good idea for those that might appreciate that. You are right, my CT55 doesn't slip, but that is not say that some don't appreciate the grip that this provides. I like the way all the corners get the job done the same, so I don't mind it turning and I am glad it is so hard to drop.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sblock View Post
    This is like wearing suspenders and a belt.

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    When I played Wegens, I found that the ones with the holes played faster, because there was a reduction in wind resistance. I wonder if it would work as well for the BlueChip.

    I also found that the black Wegens had a darker tone that the white ones. The brown BlueChips kind of sit in the middle of the tonal spectrum.


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    Quote Originally Posted by John Soper View Post
    When I played Wegens, I found that the ones with the holes played faster, because there was a reduction in wind resistance. I wonder if it would work as well for the BlueChip.

    I also found that the black Wegens had a darker tone that the white ones. The brown BlueChips kind of sit in the middle of the tonal spectrum.

    And if you cover the right number of the holes with your fingers, and play fast enough, you can get a harmonic whistle to enhance your music.
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    Quote Originally Posted by foldedpath View Post
    Just my opinion, but I don't think the holes are necessary with a BC pick. It might even reduce one of the best qualities of the BC material; the way the ultra smooth surface seems to stick to my fingers.
    I agree. I have had a Wegen TF140 with and without holes. The regular Wegen was difficult enough to hold on to for me, but it was worse with the holes. I feel like the holes just reduce the amount of surface to grip. Wouldn’t think it necessary with a Blue Chip.

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    Default Re: Blue Chip TAD CVG

    This is one of the more creative posts I have read in a while. You had me going on the wind resistance, I am embarrassed to admit. It took me until the brown Blue Chip tonal spectrum comment before I really started to crack up... What is wrong with me?
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    Default Re: Blue Chip TAD CVG

    Quote Originally Posted by lflngpicker View Post
    This is one of the more creative posts I have read in a while. You had me going on the wind resistance, I am embarrassed to admit. It took me until the brown Blue Chip tonal spectrum comment before I really started to crack up... What is wrong with me?
    In the above, I meant to identify John Soper's funny comments about wind resistance and tone related to pick color, etc. Great stuff! The whole thread is very entertaining. Thanks!
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