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.
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Reviews
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5 Great pick!
Posted by Dave on 7th Oct 2019
Bluegrass player here. When I received the TAD40 pick' I realized it's a bit thinner than I'm used to (try the TAD55 if you like a thicker pick). The sound is slightly different (thinner and more percussive) than with a thicker pick (I normally use a 1.5mm). That said, I can actually play faster than with the thicker picks, so, yay! The slight difference in sound is totally worth the faster playing (plus louder, which is great when you're playing with bunch of banjos). The other aspect of the TAD40 that I like is it's size. It fits right into the nook in my index finger for a really strong and relaxed grip.
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5 I will never buy a different pick.
Posted by Elliott Michael Smith Project on 21st Aug 2019
These picks are simply the best. I want stickers and T-shirt’s to wear at my gigs! Over 200 per year. So happy! Is there a way to purchase these items?
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5 I will never buy a different pick.
Posted by takamine2515@gmail.com on 21st Aug 2019
These picks are simply the best. I want stickers and T-shirt’s to wear at my gigs! Over 200 per year. So happy! Is there a way to purchase these items?
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5 A very slick flatpick
Posted by Jerry Brooks on 12th Jul 2019
I purchased a 40 & 45 which is close to the thickness I am used to. The picks are slick enough to effectively decrease recording "string scratch" that can be heard with other types of picks and the rigidity is akin to real tortoise and the sound is very close. I'm happy with this purchase even though I have been using their thumbpicks for a while anyway....
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5 excellent !
Posted by chris langton on 22nd May 2019
This is my second TD40 -The best picks on the market at any price !
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5 This is worth every penny!!!
Posted by Liz on 4th Apr 2019
I ordered the TAD-40 and cannot say enough about the way it plays. It does not feel like a guitar pick; rather like an extension of your finger. There is no slapping sound and it feels silky smooth. The sound is extremely clear and significantly increases the projection. I will never play with another pick. Also, great customer service and I received my personalized pick the day after I purchased it. Great job BlueChip Picks!
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5 TAD 40 is TOP DOG
Posted by Kit Powers on 30th Mar 2019
What a difference the TAD 40 makes in picking ability and sound quality. Compared to the pick I previously used, this one brings out a better sound in both mandolin and tenor (17 fret) banjo. Only wish I could use it on my fiddle....I thank my fiddle teacher for telling my about the TAD 40 she uses on her mando (not fiddle).
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5 The Finest Pick You Will Ever Own - Even Better Than Tortoise
Posted by Todd on 26th Mar 2019
This is simply the best pick that can be had. The TAD40 is my favorite thickness. What makes these picks special, is that they slide right off the strings with a minimum of friction, so the only sound that comes from striking the string is pure tone. I've owned several tortoise picks. The Bluechip out performs them. We all know how emotional and particular the professionals are about their picks. Go read their testimonials regarding these picks. Enough said.
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5 I'm Pleased
Posted by Denny Gies on 18th Mar 2019
Very pleased with this pick. It approximates my tortoise shell pick so I'm a happy picker.
