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 out there by far!
Posted by Chuck Millar on 21st Nov 2013
I already own two Blue Chip Picks. I purchased this one for my daughter who is starting to play guitar. Since it is a different shape than mine, I had to try it out ( of course ) before I gave it to her for her birthday. It was amazing, just like my other two. Best pick ever created, thank you.
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5 Best pick ever
Posted by Harry Timmins on 20th Nov 2013
I've used every pick out there, have several tortoise and buffalo horn, etc. This pick out performs them all. No chipping or wear of any kind, less clicking and other pick noise, and doesn't slip out of your hand. I'm a believer!
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5 35 bucks for a new mandolin
Posted by Charlie Giordano on 27th Oct 2013
this pick is a must have for all Mandolin players looking to better their playing and tone. My mandolin plays better, and the sound quality, along with tone of my playing has been bettered by this product. A big thanks to you guys for inventing such a fabulous product
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4 Warming up
Posted by Randy Gillespie on 23rd Oct 2013
More 'click' than genuine tortoise shell. For a while i was convinced i could hear it 'squeeking' particularly on plain steel strings. Larger and 'pointier' than a 'conventional' mandolin pick. All that being said, I have been using it and am beginning to warm up to it.
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5 Unbeatable Picks
Posted by Jerry L Pujol on 21st Oct 2013
Blue chip picks produce unmatched tone for non turtle shell picks. The way that they stick to one's fingers means that is no problem with the pick rotating between the fingers or being dropped. I wish that they were a bit less expensive though. Whenever I lose one it's a $35 loss.
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5 Expensive but...
Posted by Page Schorer on 16th Oct 2013
worth it.
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5 Blue Chip or tortoise shell?
Posted by Jim Lichens on 14th Oct 2013
Tortoise shell has always been my choice of pick material for the past 63 years. I own a custom-made $70 shell pick. The Blue Chip pick is a better pick. It is all I ever use. Thank you for this great product! -Jim Lichens
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5 Worth every penny.
Posted by Fred Kosak on 7th Oct 2013
I am a great fan of these picks. To anyone who is convinced of the tonal benefits of Blue Chips (which are obvious upon first strum) but having a hard time stomaching the price: they last forever, as far as I can tell (I'm going on 5 years with my first CT 55 and it looks basically brand new), and you're a lot less likely to lose a $40 pick than a $3 Golden Gate. I used to lose picks left and right but haven't had that problem since I decided to invest in one of these. Funny how that happens... overall, a wonderful product and one I would highly recommend.
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5 Best Pick Ever
Posted by Craig H on 5th Oct 2013
This is by far the best pick I've ever used thus far in my 20 years of playing music. The tone, material, and grip quality are well worth the money. It's really the perfect pick for mandolin. I do find it a little lightweight for bluegrass guitar in a live situation, but for the mandolin it sings. Overall, I will recommend this pick over any other brand on the market.