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.
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Posted by Ross Whitney on 2nd May 2025
I’ve been using Blue Chip picks for over ten years, though not exclusively. I do like to change things up in all areas of equipment just to keep the music making fresh. But I eventually come back to these picks (the TAD 35 being my favorite for electric guitar, the CT 55 for mandolin, and the 40s for acoustic and bass when I pick. I don’t know exactly why, but they do seem to sound better for most playing.
Posted by Grady McMahan on 23rd Apr 2025
These picks are the best. My tone improved so much when I started playing with a Bluechip!
Posted by rick pruett on 31st Mar 2025
I’ve been having hand issues due to carpal tunnel and trigger finger. I’ve been having problems holding onto my picks. I tried several with different grips and even put in sticky stuff but it did not work. I never wanted to spend this much on a pick but I gave it a try and it was well worth the money. I also never used this thick of a pick but after having used them for a few months now I’m used to the thickness.
I ordered three more with my name as I’m not changing back now.
Great pick
Posted by Alfredo J. on 24th Mar 2025
I tried on the recommendation of a friend. The size is perfect. The material get easier to hold as it warms up while playing. Tone is amazing.
Posted by Unknown on 21st Feb 2025
I use a TAD 48 and CT 55 for my Mandolin and TP 40 and TP 48 for my guitar. These picks are the best out there by far and are really inspiring to make music with!
Posted by Steve Farling on 16th Jan 2025
These picks are the Bomb! As a bluegrass mandolin player, I’ve switched sizes, styles, and thicknesses and have always had great results. I’ve went from an 80mm down to a 40mm TAD which is my current pick. They are easy to hold onto and slick on the strings. I don’t think you can be disappointed.
Posted by Unknown on 26th Dec 2024
I just gifted a friend who recently switched to left handed guitar a TAD 40 left bezeled pick. As usual, great customer service and friend is real pleased with the outcome, and with his name engraved. Thanks Blue Chip.
Posted by Debra H Cowan on 9th Dec 2024
I have always wanted to try one before I paid that much money for a pick. I recently had the opportunity to play with someone who had a TAD 40 so she let me try it. I could tell a big difference with the first strum. So, I ordered it. The first time I played it with my band the leader just looked at me and said "WOW!" I hadn't even told him I had bought a Blue Chip.
Posted by Myron Hyman on 4th Dec 2024
I am very happy with my pick and the customer service that I received!
Posted by barry jurs on 30th Oct 2024
I use it for playing Martin hd28v with med strings. good sound with lots of volume. I actually like the Martin .96 mm pick better for sharper sound but the 40 bluechip gets much more volume. The BC 40 is a 1mm pick. wish BC made one a little less than 1mm. I believe it would give crispness and volume. Moving up to the BC 48 and 50 does not work on the Martin. The tone gets way too soft. However, the BC 50 is an absolute killer on my mandolins, nothing else comes close.
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