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 Great, great pick
Posted by Paul A. on 17th Jan 2013
I had one of these before and traded it away (for another BC). I was glad that I finally replaced the CT55 with another, because it is an awesome pick. I got a 1-R option, and alternate between rounded and pointed edges. Both feel and sound fantastic.
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5 CT-55 and TAD60-1R
Posted by Howard Band on 14th Jan 2013
I ordered both of these picks with a round bevel. I'm a new mandolin player but a long time flatpicker. I'm really enjoying both picks and I don't really have a favorite yet. The TAD 60 has a little darker sound (especially when played on the 1R edge. But, I don't know if I could distinguish the sound if I didn't know which I was playing. Great picks...as are all the BC picks. Trick is finding the best one for you.
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5 Still Excellent
Posted by John L on 2nd Jan 2013
This is my second CT-55. They are the best picks I have ever used, & as long as I can hold on to them, they should last a very long time.
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5 Finally found a pick I like
Posted by Frank Bounds on 31st Dec 2012
I have been searching for years for the perfect mandolin pick. Nothing ever satisfied me completely. I had heard about Blue Chip but honestly had a hard time buying the hype for a $35 pick until I tried one. A friend let me try his CT-55 and I was hooked. My fingers get moist and most picks move around, this one doesn't. The size allows a good grip and it seems to just glide through the strings without the pick noise I get from other brands. I'm a fan...
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5 Lovin' the new CT
Posted by Tom Galbraith - The Fossil Creek Band on 29th Dec 2012
This is my second Blue Chip pick. After playing a TAD40 as my main mandolin pick for almost two years, it is still in really good shape. I decided that I needed a bit heavier and larger version, and the CT55 is exactly what I was looking for! It felt great in my hand from the moment I picked it up. After trying tons of diferent picks, this one is by far my favorite.
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5 BEST TONE EVER
Posted by JIM on 29th Dec 2012
JUST RECEIVED THE CT55 AND IT DELIVERS! WAS NOT SURE ABOUT IT'S SIZE BUT IT IS COMFORTABLE AND BRINGS OUT GREAT TONE FOR ME. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PICK FOR MANDO PLAYERS. P.S. REALLY LOVE THE MONAGRAM-NICE TOUCH INDEED.
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5 Just the right size
Posted by David Nelson on 25th Dec 2012
Been using thick/heavy picks since the 1960's - my favorite was Carpe (clear plexiglass, with bevel) until they went out of business. Now decades later I've found Blue Chip picks and lo & behold, they are beveled! The CT55 is just the right size & thickness for me.
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5 Bought more
Posted by Dave on 21st Dec 2012
My worst fear was to lose the only CT-55 I owned so I bought 2 more. One for each mando case. This pick is truly worth the price. I have put it through its paces with little wear and tear. It glides off the strings while still retaining its grip-ability.
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5 Love that Pick
Posted by Laney Sims on 20th Dec 2012
Over the years I've tried hundred of different picks, some with the same bevel and sized, the hardness is excellent, without getting excessive pick noise. The tone is great, as close to toroise as I've ever played without as much pick noise.