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This is the TAD-3R pick in 40/1000th of an inch(1.0mm) thickness. It is identical to the TAD, but HAS THREE ROUNDED 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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Over Rated
Posted by Gary on 6th Mar 2017
Wanted to see what all the hype was about so I bought the Blue Chip. Played with it for a couple of weeks and went back to the pick I was using (TUSQ). The tone produced by the Blue Chip was very similar to the TUSQ but I still prefer the TUSQ. Based on the price, I was expecting a significant difference.
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perfect for mandolin
Posted by mike on 30th Aug 2016
I know a lot of folks like a super thick/heavy pick for mandolin. I tried a few. This size works perfect for me. I don't lose any speed when picking and it's easy for tremolo and rhythm. The projection from my June F5 is still great. Don't lose a thing.
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Just Get Some
Posted by Carl Turner on 4th Aug 2016
Quite simply these are the best picks I've found, and I think I've tried them all. The 40 is perfect for mandolin and the 50 for guitar. And the wooden box is a no-brainer. Simply awesome products.
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Love these picks!
Posted by Harry Trainer on 31st Mar 2016
I started using BlueChip picks about a year ago and I'm hooked. They are my all time favorites. I use them every day and they still look brand new, not like other picks that I have to replace after a month or two. There are no signs of wear at all. I really like the feel, the way they glide over the strings. At the moment I have three TAD's, a 40, a 50 and a 60, as well as a CT 55 and a thumb pick. When I needed the thumb pick modified to better suit my playing the folks at BlueChip were happy to help. You can't beat that for service. I am definitely a satisfied customer. Thanks!!
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Sound like a Pro!
Posted by Mike Penney on 27th Mar 2016
The size of this pick for playing mandolin is great! I find the rounded corners with the speed bevel to be just what I needed for all the great songs I am trying to master. When I received the pick in the mail I immediately took it out and began playing my mandolin. To my surprise my wife said - You sure are sounding great tonight. Are you doing anything different? I told her it is my new pick. She told me everything sounds so much purer. I thought that was great coming from my number one critic and fan!
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Found THE Pick!
Posted by Michael London on 25th Jan 2016
I've experimented over the years with different picks, but this has become my favorite. I've always liked brighter, thinner picks (ultem...) for acoustic guitar, and didn't initially connect with the more muted blue chip tone. But this TAD40-3R has a fullness and substance to it that has made it my go to pick. I get plenty of edge as well. My ear doesn't miss the brightness and it has improved the speed and fluency of my technique. To me the TAD40-3R has more presence than the more pointed styles. And it just flies on the strings. www.michaellondon.net
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Plesant supprise
Posted by Peter.J.Ross on 11th May 2015
I bought 2 picks, a 40 and a 50, not knowing the difference. I played the 40 first and found it more than good nice and bright, just one of those things when you pick up something good it just let's you do it better. I have been trying picks hand over fist for the past 4 years and at last I have found "The Pick" for me. I then played the 50 and found it muted compared to the 40, it is heavier but not the pick for me. Thanx for the pick, If I ever need another one it just means that this one has been nicked!
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It doesn't cost more to go first class, you simply can't stay as long!
Posted by Jim Morrison on 6th Aug 2014
I'm a novice picker, and purchased two blue chip picks three years ago. I gave one away and kept one. I loved the tone and volume it provided, but thought I was breaking too many strings. I switched back to a nylon, tried several types and ended up going back to the TAD-R3. I don't think I'll ever wear it out, plus I have the added benefit of keeping up with it 'cause you don't want to replace it. I won't complain about the pick price since I use Thomastik strings on my Gibson F5G. It's a great sound all around and I think you get exactly what you pay for!!
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Mixed feelings
Posted by Floyd Gorsuch on 3rd Apr 2014
I believe a pick determines tone, volume, "shape", and speed. The blue chip is the smoothest I have ever used. Comes off the string so well. But even the 40 is much too thick to throw a bright, illuminated tone. I reshaped the pick, reduced its size, thinned it, and drilled three small holes in it to improve the grip. Oooo, did I really do all that? Yup. If I could buy one that had the flex of a Dunlop .88
combined with the way the Blue Chip feels on the string, I would be an advocate.
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The toughest, sound worthiest, bestest pick ever
Posted by Bill Stovall on 24th Dec 2013
I thought I'd never pay that kind of money for a pick, but I did, and I'm glad I did. The sound compares to no other, at any price. I use the TAD-3R 40. three round corners with beveled edges. Its great for bluegrass pickin.
Matter of fact, I should be on commission, because everytime I pass it around at a jam, someone says where can I get one. I cannot really speak for the other models, because this is the only one I've used. Order the shape and thickness of the pick you use now, and hold on. I'll be using these as long as they make them. The only reason to buy another is if you lose it, because you can't wear them out.