IBJ55

I am the type of person who never loses his picks. I had been using jazz III max grips for while but thought they were slightly too small but I heard about blue chip and decided to give them a shot. WOW. This is the perfect pick. The size, shape and thickness is perfect and the pick attack of this material vs the typical plastic or nylon is incredible. I already ordered another one.

As a plectrum, this one works fine, but I much prefer a smaller size. I got this to test the grip holes, which work fine, but seem unnecessary. Nothing really wrong with this pick, I just like the Jazz 60 and 80 much, much better.

I wanted to be able to say that these picks are all snake oil and hype, and that I conducted the $35 experiment to prove it, but there really is something to these picks. They definitely provide a subtle but real enhancement when using this pick. To me, it sounds like the equivalent of turning on an equalizer or a sonic maximizer pedal. Is it truly worth what these picks cost? Mmm, I think it depends on personal preference.

Over 40 years of blazing across the neck like a mad man, lol. I was there during the late 70’s and I’m still here living in Nashville since 2000. I’ve built rigs running a little over 20K all studio gear to play live. Favorite switching system of coarse was a Bradshaw Line mixer and board. I never had one problem out of his gear, show after show it always worked perfectly. I’ve owned Neve Consoles and SSL Consoles along with Studer tape machines and all the sweet outboard gear money could buy. I know the difference between excellent tone and just run of the mill. It’s all about writing good songs that will last forever and I’m still chasing the dream. I made money building High Rises and cashed in a little bit playing casinos back in the day. Like many of you I love music and crave perfect guitars. I normally use XL Jazz picks, now I use the BlueChip. I’m obsessed with these picks. I do have a variety, but this is the one I use most of the time. They’re perfect and I can’t wear it out. I’m a huge Fusion guy, but Classic Hard Rock is my thing. Songs with great lyrics, tone and super talent that will last forever and help people in this world hopefully. Buy as many of these picks as you can. I’ve lived in Nashville since 2000. Love being around these folks. Great musicians here. “Special thanks to Andy Wood for recommendation” Thanks for making a great product Blue Chip, your Company is Awesome!

A few dozen picks into my journey, I landed on the 1.5mm Dunlop Flow. It was just the right size and firmness for my purposes, but after some time my ears began to lock in on the clackity noise the pick was pulling out of my strings, and I couldn’t stop hearing it. I was familiar with BlueChip by reputation and numerous acoustic guitar forum comments praising their quality, but like most, the price point seemed a bit high. Eventually, I came to agree with a point I saw others make—that if you’re going to invest in a quality guitar and spend countless hours with it, why on earth would you use a substandard tool to engage it? Outside of fingerstyle, every interaction with my guitar travels through that plectrum, it drives the sound and, in many ways, brings the guitar to life. Eventually, I pulled the trigger and ordered this IBJ55, but in an effort to get something more attuned to strumming, had them make it into an IBJ (.89mm). A week later the pick was in my hand and the results were immediately apparent. I could indeed see what all the fuss was about. All of my guitars sounded warmer with it, more rich and balanced, it felt like a natural extension of my hand to the strings rather than an intermediary means to an end. I didn't know what I was missing, but knew I had found what I was looking for. A few dozen picks into my journey, I landed on the 1.5mm Dunlop Flow. It was just the right size and firmness for my purposes, but after some time my ears began to lock in on the clackity noise the pick was pulling out of my strings, and I couldn’t stop hearing it. I was familiar with BlueChip by reputation and numerous acoustic guitar forum comments praising their quality, but like most, the price point seemed a bit high. Eventually, I came to agree with a point I saw others make—that if you’re going to invest in a quality guitar and spend countless hours with it, why on earth would you use a substandard tool to engage it? Outside of fingerstyle, every interaction with my guitar travels through that plectrum, it drives the sound and, in many ways, brings the guitar to life. Eventually, I pulled the trigger and ordered this IBJ55, but in an effort to get something more attuned to strumming, had them make it into an IBJ35 (.89mm). A week later the pick was in my hand and the results were immediately apparent. I could indeed see what all the fuss was about. All of my guitars sounded warmer with it, more rich and balanced, it felt like a natural extension of my hand to the strings rather than an intermediary means to an end. I didn't know what I was missing, but knew I had found what I was looking for. After six months or so, I decided to go ahead and give the IBJ55 proper a go as I’ve been strumming less lately in favor of flatpicking. As I waited for the pick to arrive I wondered if it was a mistake, I adored the IBJ35 (which was/is still in perfect condition after months of daily use), and was now $70+ invested in a couple pieces of plastic (sure, "high-grade premium composite" plastic, but plastic nonetheless). Once again, my concerns evaporated into elation the moment I played with it. BlueChip knew exactly what they were doing when they defaulted this pick to a 1.4mm. As attached as I’ve become to my .89mm IBJ, I now use it only for strum heavy numbers, otherwise, I’m rockin' the IBJ55! Recommended with utmost enthusiasm!

The difference is noticeable. I’m definitely picking up another! Huge fan!

For years I used a standard size, shape pick. A jazz pick was always too small. Then I discovered a larger size jazz. I like the size so much more. And now that I found this Andy Wood pick, the grip size and tone are all perfect

After years of using Blue Chip picks, I can safely say that the worst part of owning them is losing one. After searching high and low, you will likely return to the website and order a replacement, perhaps even learning a valuable lesson. I was curious whether the holes in the pick would help it grip better. The grip works for me!

Not going back to anything else... stays in your hand, sounds great..if it lasts as long as they say, there's no downside