This is the TAD-3R pick in 50/1000th of an inch(1.25mm) thickness. It is identical to the TAD, but HAS THREE ROUNDED CORNERS. All of our picks are professionally machined, hand beveled, and laser etched.
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Posted by Lentini Mario on 24th Nov 2015
Il Blue Chip Tad50-3R e' perfetto sia nel suono che nella qualita'....
ho usato per circa due anni il Tad60 sui miei mandolini senza nessun segno di usura o di cedimento ..... ilTad 50
e' perfetto leggero e affidabile dal classico al folk....
Posted by Jerry on 17th Nov 2015
This is my second BlueChip, I lost the first one. I haven't found any that compares with them.
Posted by SUSAN WATTERS on 29th Sep 2015
Loved the sound it produced on my guitar, but It was too small for me. Have ordered a larger pick which should be perfect.
Posted by hbvanengelsdorp@gmail.com on 22nd Sep 2015
Living in Amsterdam Holland, it would not seem likely to order picks from Knoxville, Tenessee. But I do, even if one gets lost (or broken, while screw driving with it...). I keep playing with the Bluechip TAD 3R -50 on mu Telecaster because it just feels better!
Posted by Brian Till on 25th May 2015
Thought I was a shell user for life. I still enjoy using tortoise, but, the bluechip has the same snap and a smother feel for me. I really like the bluechip.
Posted by John M. on 1st Jul 2014
I've tried several Blue Chip picks for bluegrass, including the TPR and TD. Both are fine picks, but I've found that the TAD-3R 50 gives me good leverage, volume, and speed for bass runs, and great control over strums. To be honest, I was surprised that I liked a larger pick, but it has great speed and full tone.
Posted by Ol' Andy on 27th Feb 2014
It took me some time to get over the cost of Blue-chips, but considering the value of my instruments and the money I spend on strings - why not get the best picks ?
I use Tad 40 & Tad 50 for flat-picking, but found that the 3R versions were great for mandolin too, giving power and accuracy. This last one was a gift for my mando player who finally succumbed to the advantages of the material, the bevel and the greater mass and comfort of a triangular pick.
Posted by Ol' Andy on 9th Jan 2014
Worn down by emails from the Goinses, I relented and ordered a TAD50 & 60 3r (this review is about the 50).
I use TAD 50s (speed bevel) for bluegrass rhythm but wondered whether the "R" would give me a slicker sound/feel when soloing.
The answer is ...slightly, but another thing I discovered was a radically more mellow rhythm and bass line sound on my Collings. So the "3R" pick will stay in my pick box for two or three more mellow numbers.
Unexpectedly the Saturday after my pick arrived I was asked to dep for a pal who does a restaurant gig and the TAD50-3R proved very suitable for mellow picking and crooning in an intimate environment.
The speed bevel was ordered but is somewhat less apparent on the radiused option.
Posted by Ernie on 26th Nov 2013
I am still trying various models but I can say that I noticed the bounce when when the pick falls from the hand to a table and I notice a mello tone somewhere in between the natural thumb and playing with a plastic pick which is great for Jazz. I do not have big hands so I am still trying the models for comfort, grip and speed before making a final determination but, without a doubt, they all are superior to anything I've ever used before.
Posted by Frank in Lebanon, TN on 1st Apr 2013
I am impressed with the way the pick seems to glide across the strings when strumming with out digging in too much. I was VERY hesitant to spend $35 on a single pick but am glad I did. It's a round of golf; go for it.