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The TP is our classic triangular pick in a 50/1000 of an inch thickness(1.25mm). The TP is the same size as the TPR, but has slightly sharper corners. All of our picks are professionally machined, hand beveled, and laser etched.
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.
Product Reviews
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The Ultimate 4-string Banjo Flat Pick These Days
Posted by Polle Flaunoe - Denmark on 5th Aug 2013
Nothing beats genuine tortoiseshell picks - IMHO - BUT - my BlueChip´s do for sure come close.
I had for several years used Red Bear picks - also fantastic for my use - but they tend to bend over time plus they are not as wear resistant as BlueChip´s.
At first I tried one of your TP-60´s - my favorite gauge - but the edges and tips were too rounded for my banjo flat picking - plus it did in the beginning taste of dirty machine oil (I keep the pick in my mouth/between my lips between tunes in order for the pick to absorbe moisture and become sticky - an old trick going back to the tortoiseshell days).
I then took a chance and ordered two TP-50´s - with my name engraved (in case that I drop one of them at stage) - they arrived some weeks ago - OMG - they are fantastic. And they do not have the bad oil taste - LOL!
They are almost as stiff as my few preserved tortoisshell picks and my old Red Bears - all with a gauge of 1.5-1.6 mm - the stiffness of my flat picks is a must for my advanced flat picking. But also with the best possible beveling of edges and tips for my playing.
I take, that these two picks will serve me well for many moons to come - especially being so wear resistant - but for safety I´ll later this year order two more.
My sole objection will be - why not come up with some optional colors? If a pick is dropped at stage, in a studio etc. - the sh**ty brown present color makes it hard finding it again. LOL!
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Love it!
Posted by Ed Fortuna on 10th Jul 2013
At first it took a little while to get used to. It was stiffer than the pick I was using. After about 2 weeks, I really got into it. The I've had it about a month so far and no wear. Absolutely the best pick ever for rhythm playing. Takes some getting used to for flatpicking but once that happens , it's a pleasure. Sound is full, loud and warm. Stays put in your fingers.
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A rare find
Posted by Gus Compson on 1st Jul 2013
The TP50 is my 4th Blue Chip, and it has all been money well spent. Chris Eldridge mentioned the subtle advantage of the sticky surface when I met him and thanked him for his reference in Acoustic Guitar magazine. I lost my first TD40 (it happens) and immediately bought another TD40 plus a TD50 to experiment. Several of my friends have bought Blue Chips as well at my suggestion, and they love ’em too. My instructor, flat picking champ and David Bromberg band member Mark Cosgrove, suggested the TP50 size and shape. After saving up for a year, I took a shot, and I’m happy enough to write a five star review. In less than a month, this new pick has already improved my musical life after 5 decades on guitar, 2 decades on mandolin, and a year with other amazing Blue Chips. Among triangular pick options, the slightly smaller size, the pointier beveled edges and the 6 equal playing surfaces are big pluses for me. The pick does not rotate in my hand, and the notes sound as clean as my never-good-enough-for-me abilities allow. Those 70 reviews on the CT55 make it sound like even more good stuff to come, but I gotta save up. Matthew and Allen Goins got a good thing going. Thanks for this product. If you’re reading this and you don’t have a Blue Chip, do yourself a favor and get one.
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Blue chip picks stay in position and glide across the strings.
Posted by Rick Rinehart on 7th Jun 2013
I don't know why it works so well but it does. Other picks rotate in my hand and I find myself playing on the flat edge of my pick. My bluechips stay put. I suspect it has something to do with the material used and the shape.
I have tried other picks with similar shape and it feels like the pick drags across the strings and gets my timing off. I like my bluechips and use them now on both guitar and mandolin.
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Great Pick, sevice ?
Posted by Darryl on 1st Apr 2013
I ordered from online, I have done this several times,I made a mistake and ordered a tad when I wanted a tp, and sent an email to correct the mistake, but no reply, so I was sent the tad, so I just ordered another tp, as I have to keep an extra, by the way I showed a guy one, and he put it into his fingers and it broke. that's why I keep an extra. shouldn't I get one free, they wear forever but can break like glass. with hardly any pressure.
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The ultimate?
Posted by Roy-Andre on 6th Mar 2013
I'm an electric guitar player for the most part, and I have been a Red Bear pick guy for years and have yet to find a better pick than their medium thick picks. However, unfortunately they tend to bend after a short time in use, the non-slip coating wears off, both sources to frustration. Therefore, I decided to give Blue Chip a go. The TP50 could well be what I'm looking for in a pick, good grip, defined tone without harshness, defined bass notes and the effortless glide over the strings. So far it seems like the ultimate pick for me!
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Lives up to its reputation
Posted by Jeff Dortch on 28th Feb 2013
Word of mouth is a powerful thing. I've read what others have to say about Blue Chip, and I have to concur. This is a high-end performance tool that delivers.
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Great pick
Posted by Charles Larson on 28th Jan 2013
Great sound. Feels great when it slides off the strings.
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I just found my tone!
Posted by Matt Lindsey on 27th Jan 2013
What more can I say? I have been a contest player since the early 90's and have always liked tortoise shell as my "go to" pick. I have experimented with different picks as well, but never quite found exactly what I wanted. Last year I purchased a TPR50 and liked it pretty well, but for my style, it came across a little darker sounding than I wanted. I just got the TP50 and it took me about a day to get used to the sharper corners, but once I got settled in to it, I felt like my tone was clearer and my playing was cleaner. I can't imagine finding anything that could be better.
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BlueChip Wins Hands Down
Posted by Jim McArthur on 15th Jan 2013
I've been a pick junkie for a long time now trying everything I could get my hands on. For the last three years I've been using custom made genuine tortoise pick made from old brushes, combs etc. I thought they were the best you could get until I tried a friends BlueChip TP40. I was blown away by it although I found it a little thin. I subsequently ordered two TP50 picks and have used nothing else since. They glide over the strings better than anything I've tried.