Re: So I bought a Blue Chip pick-my impressions
Originally Posted by
Johnny60
OK, I'll bite. My current fave mando pick is a V-Pick Saga, which is a large-ish triangle and quite thick (not sure of the exact thickness). It's not the loudest pick I have (which is a Wegen Bluegrass 1.4mm) but the tone is sweeter than the Wegen's and the grip is much better. People talk about the Wegens being really grippy, but find it quite the opposite.
Anyway, would a Blue Chip sound better than a Saga? (I realise that sound is subjective).
I play a slightly thicker version of the Wegen TF140 (1.8mm) and I agree that it is not the best grip I have ever used. I have become used to it but the Blue Chip has a significantly better grip as does the V-Pick. As far as sound is concerned, that is very subjective. Blue Chip is certainly different than V-Pick, but "better" depends on your taste. I have tried at least a half dozen V-Picks and don't like the sound from any of them. I love the thicker triangular Wegens as long as it doesn't have a bevel and I love the feel and tone from the 3 Blue Chips that I have tried.
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