Product Overview
This is the TAD pick in 40/1000 of an inch(1.0mm) thickness. It is shaped identically to the TP, but is slightly larger. All BlueChip Picks are professionally machined, laser engraved, and hand beveled.
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 Familiar & durable
Posted by Eric Peterson on 2nd Jan 2026
I have rotated three TAD 40s for the past year- gigging and rehearsing. They are very comfortable to use, sound good, sound familiar on each guitar and they are durable. I will not need to put the two new picks into the rotation yet.
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5 TAD 40
Posted by Mark on 4th Dec 2025
Great pick Nice response on every string
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5 amazing pick
Posted by rick on 5th Nov 2025
The first one lasted 14 years! great product! did not make me a good guitar player, though.
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5 Great feel, great sound
Posted by Adam on 18th Oct 2025
After playing my TAD-40 for a couple weeks, I am still impressed with the sound and durability of this pick.
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5 TAD 48
Posted by Myron Hyman on 15th Oct 2025
Awesome pick I like the TAD48 size I perform about 4 to 5 days a week and this pick is my go to!!
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5 Definitely on to something here!
Posted by Landon on 15th Oct 2025
Easy to hold on to. Produces a much improved tone. My search for the perfect pick has finally ended with the TAD-40.
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5 Simply worth the price.
Posted by David Dyson on 1st Oct 2025
I gotta admit, I was surprised to find myself ordering not one, but 4 of these TAD 40 picks at a cost of $140. A friend had gifted a smaller version to me a couple of years ago but I really didn’t use it much due to its smaller size and my being accustomed to a larger pick. Ultimately I ordered these to prove they were worth it. I ordered 4 because I have several guitars in a couple of different locations and wanted to have them handy so I would use them consistently. After using these for a while now, I am convinced they are a superior pick. Though smooth, the surface of the material is surprisingly ‘grippy’ which I like and need. These are thicker than picks I’ve used for years but I have been very happy with the control and tone. I primarily play a 1995 Martin J-40, a 2012 Collings D-3 and a 1969 Gibson Hummingbird. All three instruments respond well and sound amazing with the Blue Chip connection. I Love these picks! Now, if I can just keep from losing them. But if I do, I’ll purchase again because they’re worth the price.
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5 I really like the TAD-40!
Posted by Ray on 30th Aug 2025
I like the way it feels in my hand, I like the tone it produces, I like the color. In fact I like it so much I bought one for my son, And he likes it too! I will be buying more.
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5 I like 'em all
Posted by Harold Dodson on 27th Aug 2025
I like the Blue Chip TAD 40. I also like the Blue Chip TP 50 and the Blue Chip BC Jazz LG 40 The distinct difference in tone is remarkable I just wonder why they are not a nice shade of Blue....cobalt blue for instance I keep misplacing them on my mahogany desktop. They blend right in!
