Product Overview
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.
Reviews
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5 Best pick ever!!
Posted by denise.pearce17@gmail.com on 6th Feb 2018
I love my CT55 pick.
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5 My new "go to/must have" pick
Posted by Lee Lauridsen on 6th Feb 2018
I love the CT 55 pick - it's definitely the one I plan to use from now on. My biggest fear was that I wouldn't be able to get a good grip on the pick - I've always had to use picks with rough surfaces or holes or I couldn't hold on to them. But other reviewers were right - it just somehow seems to "stick" to my thumb and forefinger, while allowing me to hold it loosely. I also think the slightly rounded, slightly pointed corners are perfect for getting a warm, but not muddy sound. 5 stars for sure.
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5 FIRST PICK I CAN HOLD ON TO
Posted by Bonnie Fern on 2nd Feb 2018
I love many things about this pick. The sound, the glide over the strings, the lack of pick noise, the larger triangle shape and bevel are all great features. But the thing I love the MOST is that for some reason it's easy to hang on to. I've tried gritty picks, rubbery picks, picks with ridges, holes, stars, etc., but still got a lot of pick slippage. Despite the smooth surface on the Bluechip, it is very easy to hold on to. After holding it for a sec, it almost feels slightly tacky (in a good way) just where your skin is contacting the pick. It's a pleasure to play with. Thanks for a great product!
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4 Make it thicker, with a grip
Posted by Stephen B Lavelle on 30th Jan 2018
2mm thick would be my preference. I also think that molding a rough texture in the middle of the pick would make it easier to keep the corner where I need it. I put painters tape on both sides to accomplish this.
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5 Bluechips are the best!
Posted by Tom Beets on 23rd Jan 2018
These made me better immediately. Much less pick noise and just the right bevel so it glides across the string. Overall size is bigger making it easier to grip. Been using them for a couple of years now.
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5 Love it!
Posted by caleb on 23rd Jan 2018
Don’t want to play with anything else!
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5 Great pick.
Posted by Vincent Grossi on 23rd Jan 2018
I was prepared to be disappointed but that didn't happen. As a flat picker, it's the best pick I've ever used. I just hope I don't lose it. I keep it in a case in my guitar case. Just in case.....
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5 best ever
Posted by Jerry Cauthen on 18th Jan 2018
they don't slip. Great projection. LOVE THIS PIC!!!
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3 Meh
Posted by Thomas on 8th Jan 2018
I am learning how subjective tone is. To me the Blue Chip gives an overly warm tone. I like the sound of the JD 205 much better because it is louder and brighter, just hate trying to hold the damned little thing. I seem to prefer brightness so the Blue Chip is not my favorite. The search continues for me.