This is our JD Crowe thumb pick in a size medium. 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 medium thumb pick of any brand.
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Posted by George Seymour on 22nd Aug 2022
I first became aware at banjo thon when this pick was being
Tested..tried it and immediately didn’t like it…but once the JD blade was introduced I tried one a few years later and it’s perfect,very stable fit in your thumb for the best control and the “blue chip” material is very balanced and smooth when using metal Hoffmeyer picks( best finger picks) and I alternate from banjo to pedal steel and the blue chip works just as well when playing it also…I have several…ok more than several don’t ever want to “run” out..and customer service is exemplary, well done!
Posted by Al on 14th Mar 2022
Great picks with attack and tone and not as deep as cheaper picks so faster and better note separation. Can't really adjust so I bought both large and medium; medium seems to work best (long, thin fingers). Teamed with Shelor finger picks; work great together and can play for hours without hangnails or pain.
Posted by Steve Hoffman on 14th Feb 2022
I was skeptical to spend the money for a JDM and set on making due with out of the plastic box at the music store thumb picks. A friend recommended I buy one and I'm glad for the extra push to do so. I can't be happier. The fit, the working length of the pick, the hardness of the pick for tone, that it is well built and meant to last means the hardest thing I have to do is not to misplace it! Worth every penny.
Posted by henry Fox on 17th Jan 2022
Broke my custom TD-35 thumb pick...Don't know how.
I can't play without it.
Called the company and a wonderful lady said
No Problem, we'll replace it for free, with free shipping You'll have it tomorrow. This was on New Years eve.....I had it the day after New years day.... wonderful and Thank You.
Posted by Bill Breen on 22nd Nov 2021
Always quality workmanship, good fit, comfortable, GREAT tone, no scratchiness!
Posted by Tom Elliott on 31st Aug 2021
This is the most secure fit on your thumb and even if the
business end wears a bit there's no loss of tone. Costs more
but worth it.
Posted by henry Fox on 24th Aug 2021
Many years ago I suffered a broken neck. After surgery and rhah I have made a full recovery.....Except , since the accident I have not been able to hold a pick....So for many years i have used thumb picks and developed a style where my thumb picks notes as well as carry rhythm and strum.
About 5 years ago I asked the folks at Bluechip to make me a custom TD35 fastened to a large stainless thumb ring.......My whole Guitar playing evolved......some people think I'm damn good........But really it's the Bluechip thumb pick.
Posted by Jimmy Del on 5th Aug 2021
These have the best grip and fit of any thumb picks I've ever used! They don't budge and the shape of the band around your finger is very comfortable. Like all BlueChip picks, the grip is fantastic. The tone is also very crisp and the low notes can really pop out nicely. The fit is slightly smaller than the regular Dunlop mediums. So if those are tight on your thumb, maybe consider a large. Very happy with this pick!
Posted by James P. on 12th Apr 2021
Straight up a huge Chris Pandolfi fan boy. He posted to his Instagram that he uses this pick. I bought it. It is light, firm on my finger, and has great tone (Spoiler Alert: It won’t make you as good as Chris Pandolfi, sadly).
Posted by Charlie on 25th Mar 2021
Great to finally find a quality left handed thumb pick and very fast international shipping!