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 Pick didn't work out, but Blue Chip Customer Service RULES!!!
Posted by Brian on 3rd Sep 2015
So, I decided to give this pick a try and it just ended up being a bit too big and a bit too heavy for me. But, I was able to get the right Blue Chip pick quickly and easily with zero hassle....thanks Blue Chip!
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5 Love this pick!
Posted by Drew on 4th Aug 2015
I had previously owned a TAD60-3R, TAD60-1R and TAD50-1R which I loved. I lost the 3R (oh no!) so I thought I would try something different with this one. I had always been skeptical of the amount of point on the CT55 because I usually use the rounded edges of the TAD on mandolin and pointy for guitar. I absolutely love the feel of this pick. It still handles Monroe-type stuff with power, but for whatever reason it feels faster, cleaner and smoother than the others for Thile/Steffey-like playing with tons of fast notes. It makes me want to play more of that style than usual. Love it!
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5 Don't fret the cost-it is well worth it!
Posted by Lanny on 31st Jul 2015
My first Blue Chip pick was the CT55 just because I was used to a 1.4 mm and so far I am pleased. Seems to be a lot louder and shows no sign of wear. I got the right hand bevelled one and hope I don't loose it.
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5 Great pick!
Posted by Philip Rundall on 28th Jul 2015
I now have three CT55s. I bought them originally for my mandolins but ended up using them on my acoustic guitars. I love their size, their tone, their wearability. They are superb picks and I do not resent paying the asking price.
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5 A Real Game Changer! The BlueChip CT 55!!
Posted by JW Smih on 21st Jul 2015
I was having pick slip issues and didn't like hearing the sound of the pick hitting the strings. I was talking with a couple of professional mandolin players and they recommended the CT55. I tried a few other brands. At first I thought the price was high, but once I got my hands on this pick, it was WELL WORTH THE MONEY!! This pick is so smooth and quiet! It doesn't slip like other picks when really jamming!! Great stuff!! I'm about to order one more as a backup!!
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4 CT55
Posted by Phil Aspill on 31st May 2015
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5 This is the second I've bought, so ......
Posted by Philip Rundall on 25th May 2015
For guitar I have been using a TD-66 for a long time but I recently tried my CT-55 (I also play mandolin) and really liked it. I get a warmer sound with it and I enjoy its larger size too. I've now got two of them! BlueChip picks are the best in my opinion and worth paying for.
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4 Bigger pick but still GREAT
Posted by Elias Antonas on 5th May 2015
I reviewed the TAD 60 which I chose of four picks I ordered. Although that pick was favored over the CT 55, I still love this pick. It just feels great. These BlueChips picks are so good, that it wasn't that easy for me to 'discover' which was best for me. I think I chose the TAD 60 over this just because of some of my hybrid picking style. But the difference of choice wasn't huge. GREAT PICK !
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5 Nothing but Blue Chip
Posted by George Smith on 30th Apr 2015
I never thought that I would warrant a $40.00 pick to play mandolin. With the CT55 There is such a differance in the sound and the the playing that you can not imagine until you try it. No drag on the strings, easy to get your picking method down. A pick you can hang on to and get good results on those fast songs. Yep, when your ready to play, Blue Chip leads the way..!! Oh, I have 2 now because nothing else compares or will do the job like my CT55..!! Thanks, George Smith