Fair enough Mandoplumb.
Chris Cravens
Girouard A5
Montana Flatiron A-Jr.
Passernig Mandola
Leo Posch D-18
The pickiest pickers pick picks based on what picks best. Boy howdy do picky pickers know picks!
The OP only asked about which BC model would match closest to the thickness and shape of the picks pictured. I don't recall him asking anyone's opinion about buying Blue Chip. I don't understand why all the Blue Chip haters feel compelled to make people think they're wasting their money. If he wants to spend $35 on a pick, why shouldn't he? I don't currently have a Blue Chip, but I have used and owned several and feel they're worth every penny. Some people don't. Everyone's opinion is different.
Larry Hunsberger
2013 J Bovier A5 Special w/ToneGard
D'Addario FW-74 flatwound strings
1909 Weymann&Sons bowlback
1919 Weymann&Sons mandolute
Ibanez PF5
1993 Oriente HO-20 hybrid double bass
3/4 guitar converted to octave mandolin
Well, I ordered one. TD60. So hopefully the sublime mysteries will all become clear come Monday evening. I will report back with my findings. And maybe a pick for sale. Thanks for your thoughts and opinions on the matter.
"I'm a farmer with a mandolin and a high tenor voice."
I see I'm too late in this thread, but for your next blue chip… you may want to consider the "1R" option which gives you two sharp points and one rounded so you have both tip profiles in one pick. My first Blue Chip was rounded bevels, then I tried the CT-55 so many were raving about. The difference was truly remarkable. For bluegrass and celtic, the speed bevel is great fluid speed IME. Enjoy!
"I'm a farmer with a mandolin and a high tenor voice."
Pick arrived early! But I'm busy doing yard work. So will have to give it a trial run tonight.
Initial impression on opening envelope: $35 doesn't get me a case sticker with this sucker?
"I'm a farmer with a mandolin and a high tenor voice."
No offense intended, just a general observation.
Last edited by KGreene; Aug-26-2018 at 8:06pm.
If I found a pick for twenty five cents and it produced the sound and feel I liked I would use it ! After trying MANY picks a BC pick is the one that produces the clear sound I like best.
Wegens and Primetones - Good picks, each of them. I started with the former and ended with the latter. I say 'ended' because I bought at TAD-60 and the others are somewhere in the house but I haven't pulled them out since I bought the BC.
I'm no different than any one else on the forum who asked 'How could a pick cost $35?'
LOL...I own three now!
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