CT55

I gave the CT55 five stars because it is the best pick for me in my experience. It comes off the strings smoothly and feels good between my fingers. It falls in a tonal area that is neither too sharp or dull. (I do like these picks a little better after having some hours of play on them) Five stars is a half star better than I would give my second favorite pick (Dunlop Primetone) which is nearly as good at a fraction of the price. But, doesn't your mandolin deserve the best?

This last year mandolin playing has been my passion. I also have been looking for a pick that would sound great and be effortless strumming and picking. I must have acquired a dozen different top shelf picks. I played every one and noticed the different tones, ease and effort to play every pick. Conclusion, it was a fun journey but hands down the Blue Chip CT55 is by far the best pick I have ever played. The speed bevel also adds to its fluid play. When you’re ready this is the pick! Worth every cent!

I tend to use two kinds of picks: those that give me a dark, mellow tone, and those that give me a bright, happy tone. The CT55 manages to give me that bright, happy tone while somehow still pulling out those darker undertones. And it's quite a bit louder than my other picks. There are a few songs where I opt for my old Dunlop because I don't want the volume or brightness of the CT55, but that's rare. Overall, it's a fantastic pick.

I am happy with my new CT55 picks. I was taking a chance ordering them. I don’t like an overly heavy pick. I do have a Tad 40 that I have been using for years & am pleased with it. I just wanted to experiment with something new. It worked out. Joe B

Blue Chip, hands down. While I love the sound of tortoise picks, BCs don't require the perpetual maintenance and care AND we're leaving the hawksbill sea turtles swimming in the sea. Now if Matthew is pulling the BC material from an alternate universe, we may have a different problem to deal with. But until then, I've got a backup BC pick for every one of my first-rotation picks. Guitar life (even in quarantine) is good!.

I love this pick. It sounds great, has a wonderful resonance, and feels great in my hand. My only complaint is that it is a tad heavy than I would like. Getting a softer sound on my mandolin has taken some practice. All in all, I would definitely buy again.

I think this is my fifth CT-55....I have played 30 years, I own dozens of high end picks, and they just dont stack up......I like those ole antique TS shell picks, I think these ole antique picks and Blue Chips work similar......Feel, tone etc.....But those shell picks cost double the BC's, and they are getting hard to find....The BC's are the picks for me!!

Love it. it is as advertised.

I lost my last one and ordered a replacement. The only option I would like is holes drilled in middle like a Wegan