This is our JD Crowe thumb pick in a size large. This pick was designed by JD Crowe and constructed to his very exacting specifications. The BCT-JDL is the exact pick that JD uses. The pick bears JD's initials on the inside between the rivets. It is constructed using a custom designed stainless steel band and a 50/1000 of an inch(1.25mm) 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 Curt on 13th May 2013
Right off the bat, it was great. Won't hang up on strings. Taking me a little while to get use to the length, but that will come with time. Everyone I have talked to, says they last forever and it appears so. Much better sound than my steel thump picks and plastic picks can't hold a candle to it. It's a winner in my book. Well worth the price tag.
Posted by Philip Rundall on 6th May 2013
For my banjo this is the most comfortable thumb pick I've used. My main instrument is the guitar and I prefer my regular thumb pick that has a ring that fits further along the thumb (over the crescent moon). I find this one isn't quite in the right place for me, but, some reason, this doesn't bother me when playing the banjo. So it stays on the banjo! I use a Blue Chip TD60 plectrum when I flatpick on my guitar. I love it!
Posted by Joe Austermiller on 28th Mar 2013
Very Nice Pick, stays on too effortlessy unlike plastic
Posted by Alan Barker on 21st Mar 2013
I recently had the opportunity to ask the banjo player for Doyle Lawson what thumb pick he used. I saw the metal band and wondered what it was. He told me about Blue chip picks and I immediately ordered one to try. I still can't believe the difference a thumb pick can make in my picking! There is such a difference in the tone and speed with this pick!! This is an outstanding product and I HIGHLY recommend it!
Posted by gretsch7580 on 16th Mar 2013
As a 7 string finger picker I've become obsessed with thumbpicks.I've bought so many.At first I bought the Blue chip thumbpick out of curiosity and I wouldn't dare admit to buying a $40.00 thumbpick to anyone.I really hoped tht it wasn't worth the money but when I played for my wife using various picks she always chose the blue chip as the best sound.She's not a picker but she's heard me for years.
Posted by Andy Lowe on 17th Jan 2013
If you had told me I would fall in love with a metal-banded thumbpick I would have told you to share your medication with me; this is the most comfortable, anti-snag thumbpick I have ever used.
And even if that weren't the case, the BlueChip material itself sells this pick. The shorter, wider "Crowe" blade allows for smoother rakes, faster picking, and incredible tone that surpasses even my tortoise-shell thumbpick.
Matt and company have raised the bar for thumbpicks and picks in general, and they are relentlessly trying to outdo themselves. The proof is on my thumb.
Posted by Ted Phillips on 10th Jan 2013
I have been playing 5-string for over 50 years, and this pick is really different from all the others I have ever used. It plays clear and smooth, adds volume when played hard, and gives good round tones when played softly. It's enhanced my performing!
Posted by Karl on 7th Jan 2013
Like the clear tone from this pick . It is comfortable to wear.
Posted by TC on 18th Dec 2012
After trying this pick it stays on well and my thumb was not hurting from the use.
Posted by Steve Swift on 16th Dec 2012
Ultimate thumb pick. I do wish there were a length measurement or selection of the length. The one I chose was the large pick and for my tastes it is a little longer than I would wish. I suppose it will wear down in some period of time. I would be afraid to cut it and file it down myself. I'm afraid that I would either break it off or not get the proper smoothness as the original. That being said, it is by far the smoothest and clearest sound that I have ran across yet!