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 I Never Loved a Pick Till Now ...
Posted by T.H.Gregory on 24th Feb 2020
I have always have a love/hate relationship with picks. There are probably a hundred of them languishing in a drawer. BUT, my TAD 40 goes where I go. It feels right in my hand, when I am playing it stays between my fingers, and it does not add irritating noise to the instrument when I play. It is the first and only pick I've owned that seems to want to play with me, not against me. If you've read this far you have already figured out that I am extremely pleased with my purchase.
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5 What a Surprize
Posted by Ron Hill on 20th Feb 2020
I thought maybe I was falling for a gimmick. But I sucked it up and hit buy now. I will have to say it really makes a difference in the sound and playability of my guitars using this pick. It truly was a surprise and I have bought two more recently. Thanks for the great product. I also use the banjo thumb pick which I prefer over any other. I have tried all of them and have settled in on these.
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5 favourite pick!
Posted by oscar on 14th Jan 2020
Just the right thickness...
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5 Blue chip vs Tortoiseshell
Posted by Gary hawes on 14th Jan 2020
I have used real TS in the past and it is very Unpredictable when they are going to break or need maintenance.I have TAD50,s and TAD 60,s ,The TAD40,s seem to work best for me.The material is great and polishes it self.If people will spend $300.00 on up for a guitar Why not $35,$50,$75 For a pick.After all your tone starts with the pick.Why not Blue Chip.
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5 worth the investment
Posted by fred on 7th Jan 2020
Thanks f your done replacing inexpensive picks after every gig/session, these are for you. They don’t really ware. To me they also glide over strings , compared to the run of the mill picks. Easy to grip. These will improve your playing as you get used to using one pick each time and not having to adjust to a new pick that will just ware down after a few hours. Tone improved as well. Even if you play a hand me down instrument , it’s worth it. If you play a multi thousand dollar instrument , with a case that costs hundreds, why would you skimp on something like a pick?
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4 TAD-40 PICK
Posted by John on 1st Jan 2020
I am a Bluegrass picker. I have tried all of the name brand picks and i always went back to the fender heavy.I really like the TAD-40 pick on the mandolin. I'm having a little problem on the guitar but this is a 3 corner pick and i am used to a tear drop design. I do recommend these BLUE CHIP picks. Thanks , John P.
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5 best pick ever
Posted by Randy L Lucas on 27th Dec 2019
I use the TAD40 on my Electric and Acoustic guitars. It’s easy to hang on to and my tone is awesome!!!
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5 Love my TAD45 picks!
Posted by James Dennis on 2nd Dec 2019
I've found the right pick for one of my mandolins and it's the BlueChip TAD45. The TAD40 was just a bit too bright sounding and I would loose just a bit of volume with a TAD 50, the 45 gives me just the sound I was looking for. Thanks for making providing this thickness option. I continue to find BC picks the best picks available.
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5 Best pick ever!!!
Posted by Mark Fitzharris on 14th Nov 2019
These picks are amazing!!!! I received my first one in 2010 as a gift. I now have one for each of my guitars and mandolin. Always put them in the strings and guard them when someone else is borrowing it. You'll never lose it. I've been using my mandolin pick for about 8 years. I have a pretty heavy right hand and I can't see any wear on the pick. Absolutely amazing. And the tone is wonderful. Everything about these picks is perfect!