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The CT55 is a pick custom designed by Chris Thile for his personal use. It is very similar in size and shape to our TAD line of picks. However it is only manufactured in 55/1000 of an inch(1.4mm) thickness and has a custom bevel per his specifications. This is the exact pick that Chris Thile is currently using. See his thoughts on this pick on our users page.
Quarters, Nickels and Dimes, if included in the pictures, are for size reference only. They are not etched on the picks or included with the sale. To use this reference, please place a coin on your current non-Bluechip pick and then compare to the pictures of our picks with coins on top of them. This will help you choose the pick that is closest to your current favorite size and shape.
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Tried the Others ….I’m Back!
Posted by Jerry Martin on 24th Mar 2025
Been using BC for about 10 yrs now, heard about another maker and decided to give them a try. Pretty good picks , and about the same price. I found they wore quickly, became scratchy after a short time. Tried using them for a couple months, then pick up my old BC picks one day recently and “Walla , the smith sound and speed was back. I have never found a better pick and I have tried many others over the years. I have been using my CT55 and TAD 50 now for a couple of months and regret wasting time and money on the others. I am back for good!!!! Jerry
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Favorite flat-picking pick
Posted by Unknown on 20th Feb 2025
Great for speed, tone, and durability! By far my favorite pick for bluegrass and old time playing on my Martin dread.
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purchased for a friend
Posted by Unknown on 27th Jan 2025
My friend loved the gift.
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CT55 with 1R
Posted by phil on 19th Jan 2025
Excellent for playing tunes with tremolo
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Best pick I've used since taking up mandolin.
Posted by Jimmy Mahone in Seneca, South Carolina on 15th Jan 2025
Played rhythm acoustic guitar for over forty years and mandolin for almost half of that. The CT-55 glides across the strings with an unique feel that truly excels for speed and smoothness. Some pros with whom I connect on the Web say they virtually last forever, too. Truly a great product, worth the price.
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better than tortoise
Posted by William VanVugt on 8th Jan 2025
As a bluegrass flat picker of about a half a century, who has owned pics of all kinds, including the ones that should never be used that is turtle
I can say that blue chip pics and for me, especially the CT 55 are the best
The smoothest
They seem to be self lubricating and then wear out
And they don’t warp. Like some other synthetic brands.
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I have found my tone
Posted by Danny D on 31st Dec 2024
After years of searching I found my tone. The CT 55 suits my grip and increased my speed. But the sound! For me there is no equal. Honestly, when new companies advertise their picks, supposedly made from the same material, and at a cheaper price, I will give them a try. But none can compare with Bluechip.
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I have found my tone
Posted by Danny D on 31st Dec 2024
After years of searching I found my tone. The CT 55 suits my grip and increased my speed. But the sound! For me there is no equal. Honestly, when new companies advertise their picks, supposedly made from the same material, and at a cheaper price, I will give them a try. But none can compare with Bluechip.
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Excellent gift for the mandolin player in your life
Posted by Unknown on 27th Dec 2024
Purchased an engraved pick for my husband for Christmas, and included his phone number so it'll hopefully get back to him if he misplaces it at a jam. I won't claim to have a very sophisticated ear, but even I can tell the difference in sound when he uses this pick vs. others. My only gripe is that it only comes in one color - I would love to have purchased this in a brighter color (bright yellow, perhaps?) that's less likely to be lost.
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Worth It?
Posted by NN on 24th Dec 2024
I've been using tri-picks for years on guitar. After discovering Chris Thile on YT and upgrading my mandolin, I thought I would take a chance on this. If Mr. Thile thinks this is the bee's knees, then it should work for a lowly mortal like myself. Yes, this thing is expensive, but the bevels really do help in getting a better tone and controlling the pick. I was originally concerned this pick would be a full-on slab, but the thickness is just about perfect. I will probably buy another one once I lose my current pick.
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