This is our JD Crowe style dobro/resonator thumb pick in a size large. This is a slightly thicker blade design as compared to our banjo picks to withstand the more strenuous use on a dobro. It is constructed using a custom designed stainless steel band and a 60/1000 of an inch(1.50mm) thick BlueChip pick. These picks are laser etched, professionally machined, and hand beveled to create the best thumb pick available.
Size compares to a standard large thumb pick of any brand.
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Posted by Joey on 5th Jan 2022
I am a fingerpicking banjo and guitar player, and had no need for a flat pick. Over the holidays discovered that Blue Chip makes thumb picks as well, so I ordered one. I got the reso because I liked the shape better.
Wow! What a powerful and deep sound I get from this pick. It gives an excellent attack sound when needed, and also a lovely chime for classical banjo music.
I grab it all the time now, my fear is that either I will lose it, or my kleptomaniac pick loving cat will steal it from me
Posted by Gaelen Olinski on 14th Oct 2021
It's what you thought it would be.
Posted by Gary Cover on 13th Apr 2021
I ordered this same Thumb Pick a month or so ago and it improved my Reso Playing 100%. I did review the the first pick already and this is my second I ordered for a backup.
I am a Senior beginner Reso player and self teaching myself through Peghead Nation Online...
Thank You
Gary C. - Idaho
Posted by Michael on 25th Mar 2021
I love blue chip flat picks. But this one doesn’t work for me. I catch the metal part on the string and I kind of hurts to hit the string with force. At least on dobro and guitar I did not like it. I’m going to try banjo, maybe it works there. I know some people like it but not for me.
Posted by Gary Cover on 18th Mar 2021
I am a Senior Beginner Reso Player taking online lessons through Peghead Nation. I have been using Dunlap 0.0225 finger picks with a fair amount of luck, but the National Large thumb picks I was using were a problem, uncomfortable & breaking at their bend etc. I Ordered this BCT-RESO-JDL Thumb Pick and it is amazing. My practice and playing has improved 90%. The new pick is feather light & comfortable and I do not feel it on after long periods of playing time. Thank You so much for your Contribution to the RESO playing experience... Gary C. Idaho
Posted by Bob War on 8th Mar 2021
I play the electric 5-string bass and have always used a thumb pick. My picking thumb was shattered by a ground ball a dozen years ago, and the titanium rod in my thumb took a while to get used to.
I have tried many styles and brands of thumb picks, and I have always liked Blue Chip picks. However, the JD version is clearly the best I have ever used. It is quiet, responsive and comfortable for long sessions. In my opinion, nothing else comes close.
Posted by Kevin on 8th Feb 2021
Based on other picks, I thought I needed a large but it was too big. Matthew exchanged it for a medium which fits perfectly and I couldn't be happier. Great quality pick for my reso!
Posted by Andy Laursen on 9th Jan 2021
This pick is incredible. The steel band keeps it from slipping on your thumb and the pick itself glides over the strings. It brings brings speed and precision.
Posted by Christopher J Parker on 16th Jul 2020
I sure love the sound and feel of the Blue Chip thumb picks, but they hook under the strings at the most inopportune times. I'm addicted to the tone, but this is a design flaw that could easily be remedied if they would just make the band longer.
For this reason, I have a love-hate relationship with my blue chip thumb picks.
Posted by John on 15th May 2020
Tone is nice, the blade is a nice thickness, and the metal band is really comfortable.