After playing with a Blue Chip CT55 as my main pick for the last couple years, I ordered a CT55 round bevel to compare with the rather extreme speed bevel carved into the standard CT model.
The round bevel sounds great! It feels a bit like an improved ProPlec, with more brightness and much more volume than those D'Andreas. It has a thicker attack than the Blue Chip speed bevel and produces a rather satisfying rounded tone from of the trebles. I do prefer the varieties of usable angles that I'm able to find with the BC "CT-style" speed bevel, but the solid attack of this round bevel is quite a nice alternative.
I bought the pick with the thought of possibly returning it (or selling my older one), but they each have found their respective place in my playing.
Also, to mention it, my original CT55 is in perfect picking shape after a couple years of daily practice and regular gigging on mandolin and acoustic guitar - I anticipate that it'll keep up without issue for years to come. For me, the Blue Chip cost is offset by the peace of mind that the feel of the pick will always be consistent from the beginning to the end of a long session.
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