R.T. - Posted - 02/16/2009:  11:42:34

Well, I have played my JDL- Blue Chip now for about 4 days. So far I love it. It is a little shorter than the large golden gates but not much trouble getting used too. I believe it is a keeper and it will be nice not to constantly have to dress my thumb picks or put on new ones. As for the sound, no problem. I really like the golden gates when I first put them on but then they get scratchy after awhile. If this blue chip lasts as long as advertised I will be a happy customer.

BANJOS ARE FUN

Ron Terrell

HookedOnBluegrass - Posted - 02/22/2009:  17:37:20

I have been playing my JD style pick for a few weeks and still love it. Has anyone else tried the new JD pick or the standard?

Practice makes "better".

Gomer - Posted - 02/23/2009:  21:05:59

how is it different from the pro-pick with the delrin tip?? I have been using the same one for three years and it seem much smaller that the Golden Gate I just lifted off my iintructor in a trade.

"ever searching for that special post-war / pre-submerged sound"

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ahsn36gp - Posted - 02/24/2009:  07:20:30

Well, I have been playing my RB75 "Crowe" using GHS "Crowe" strings and my Blue Chip Picks "Crowe" thumb pick. But I still sound like "Cr***".

Marty

Edited by - ahsn36gp on 02/24/2009 07:21:18

Gomer - Posted - 02/24/2009:  07:45:05

Marty, I appreciate that sentiment. It's kinda like saying : I may hit the lottery, I probably won't. I think that buying a new anything for your banjo enjoyment might be a start!

"ever searching for that special post-war / pre-submerged sound"

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myfavefive - Posted - 03/01/2009:  13:24:12

Here's a couple of close ups of the Blue Chip standard model 1M and the JD Crowe model side by side, both in Medium size:



The tonal differences are minimal and both sound great. I typically use a medium Dunlop calico or medum Golden Gate; I think I'll be playing the Blue Chip going forward now.

My personal preference is the standard model. The Crowe model feels just a bit short for the way I play; I feel slightly more confident that I'll hit the string where I want it with the standard model. They both feel like they'll stay put on my thumb and not get accidentally hung up on a string like most picks do.

Tom

Retropicker - Posted - 03/02/2009:  04:22:11

I went with the standard longer blade figuring I could rework it shorter if I wanted. The standard "long" blade is consistant with the picks I've used for years. I tend to pitch tp's when the blade goes short. A short pick sure aint gonna make me pick like JD or else I'd by one for every day of the week!

____Keep the hay in Bluegrass__________________________

Johnny Ace - Posted - 03/05/2009:  07:45:15

I got my Blue Chip standard medium yesterday. I was using golden gate and dunlop calico mediums that I would alter using hot water and needle nosed pliers to get the angle of attack on the strings right. That works but invariably weakens the picks so they eventually break at the bend. I would always have to polish them with cardboard to get rid of the scratchiness that comes with wear. The Blue Chip is already at the perfect angle and fits the thumb very comfortably. That was impressive. But the ease of play and tone are what sold me. They are effortless to use and give a perfect tone with the Shelors I use. Like I told my bandmates. I must have at least 50 plastic picks at home. At a couple of bucks a pop the blue Chip at $40 is a bargain because it looks like it will never wear out. Highly recommended.

nickster - Posted - 03/05/2009:  09:47:03

I purchased the JD Large model at the SC guitar show BlueChip booth this past weekend. It does give a more balanced tone but does take some getting use to. I'm so use to the big blades on the Golden Gate XL's that sometimes it doesn't feel like I have a thumb pick on.

Nick

imac50 - Posted - 03/05/2009:  10:03:14

I've been using the standard BC for a few weeks now and I really like it. There isn't a mark on it and it is quite comfortable. I'm thinking of trying the shorter length, especially for my Crossfire as that has a much lower bridge and the thumbpick is bouncing off the head quite a bit. Is there much of a difference in length?

Iain
www.iainmaclachlan.com

Shimdog - Posted - 03/05/2009:  17:05:06

I wonder if they will ever make one with the same blade size as the large Golden Gates.

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granderman - Posted - 03/06/2009:  02:46:42

well i have made my own bluechip banjo pick by connecting it to a golden gate pick . I have also done this with toritise shell , dawg mando picks , and numerous guitar picks . My 2 favorites are bluechip and the toritise. picks are attached with cynoacrylate glue , visible light activated bonding agent , and shaped and polished with diamond paste and flour pumice . durable customized shape and feel and i am very happy with the sound . They are worth the price i paid , to me ! Not suggesting anybody else should pay that much , for me i love them .

"for those of you who think you hold the cards , I send to you my kind regards
For those of you who love and care I''ll see you down the road somewhere "
SteelDrivers

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dale v - Posted - 03/10/2009:  17:37:13

i just got one from JD sat night at Don Rigsby's Homecoming,Longview performed also,and yes,JD was using it,loves it.i have used mine 3 times since i got it,it is very very good

pickalot - Posted - 03/10/2009:  20:14:18

I ordered and have been using the large "JD" thumbpick for about a week. I am so impressed with it and the tone I get on my archtop that I ordered a spare. I 'love" this thumbpick! I also tried the Blue Chip standard large but the JD.........for me............is the thumbpick.
.....And I'm not trying to sound like Crowe, but just wanted the balanced tone and wearability that this pick gives. Well worth the money. Matthew is a great guy to work with. Their web site is really good, too.

Pickalot
Larry McNeely''s #1 fan!

arnie fleischer - Posted - 03/11/2009:  08:03:27

I've been using my standard Blue Chip thumbpick for two months. No sign of wear, excellent tone, very comfortable fit.

laceyth9 - Posted - 03/12/2009:  20:37:05

I've got the JD Crowe medium and I love it. It's worth every penny. I know I've spent several dollars on cobalt plated finger picks. Others have spent even more on finger picks, only to use an inexpensie plastic thumb pick. With the bluechip thumbpick, we have equal quality in both picks. The JD Crowe thumb pick with cobalt plated finger picks really sound good. I'm not knocking those that continue to use plastic thumb picks. I just believe this thumb pick will revolutionize the industry.

Tim L.

Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com

The Pope - Posted - 03/13/2009:  18:25:11

Johnny Ace: That's the combo I use as well. My finger/thumb pick hunt is over as far as I'm concerned! Now to practice more...

The Pope
KI #9
2 parts Masterclones

"Learn a few chords on the banjo, it''s the key to life."

Vince Gill

double E - Posted - 03/24/2009:  17:38:46

Just wanted to reply,the people didnt lie! I got my blue chip banjo and guitar picks last week and they are easily the best pick, tone wise I have ever used. I have tried a boatload of em'. If they last as long as people think they will they are easily worth the money. I had a friend play with mine and he has already put in his order for one. GREAT product.

double E

BDC1 - Posted - 03/25/2009:  14:49:12

I use a pro pick harness with my own custom tips I make from dunlopguitar flatpicks
Im suprised to se bluechips use tinners rivets just like I use. I tried to find rivets the same micro size the propiks use but I couldnt find any.

HookedOnBluegrass - Posted - 04/03/2009:  19:27:49

One of the things that I like about my JD thumbpick is the tone that I get from my fifth string when I capo. With my old plastic thumbpick my fifth string is slightly deadened but with the bluechip I get more clarity and volume from the string.

Practice makes "better".