There was some chatter here about the BlueChip guitar picks some time ago. I finally got around to trying one (three different thicknesses). I just thought I'd pop a report out to the crew with what I think may be good information for some. In short, they're good picks and I like them.

That said, when I got back into guitar a few years back, I bought and tried a LOT of picks. I'd settled on Dunlap PRIMETONES (I like the 1.3). And I can tell you there's not much difference in them to the Blue Chips. And the difference that there is, I'm not sure is for the better. Not the worse I suppose either. I guess I'm neutral on it.

So for the players out there, now ya have another data point.

I am curious about these these custom made guitar picks. I am not a guitar player or musician at all, but do appreciate both.
I am mediocre golfer, and can appreciate the fact that a $3000.00 set of clubs does not vastly improve my lousy golf game much more than a $500.00 set.
Is it the same with these guitar picks? Or do they just look cool and are something to talk about when you get together and play, much like golfers.

I had not seen the previous mention. I usually use Fender extra heavys. Would be interested in what people would say in comparison with the Fender line.

I also have a US flag titanium custom pick, which I have not ever pulled from the original packing.

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Originally posted by jgerge222:
I am curious about these these custom made guitar picks. I am not a guitar player or musician at all, but do appreciate both. I am mediocre golfer, and can appreciate the fact that a $3000.00 set of clubs does not vastly improve my lousy golf game much more than a $500.00 set. Is it the same with these guitar picks? Or do they just look cool and are something to talk about when you get together and play, much like golfers.

It definitely doesn't improve my playing -- not much does unfortunately . It can affect change the tone. I like the feel and the tone of either of these. They're a little softer while still having some heft.

Re: the Fender picks -- I imagine every player has played those plastic fender picks. They're ok. In a jamb, I wouldn't hesitate to use them, and would say the resulting disadvantage to me would be barely noticeable by me, and invisible to the listener. But I really prefer the PRIMETONES (or BlueChip now).

Thalia made a good guitar pick when I got some years ago. They were made of rosewood:

https://www.thaliacapos.com/collections/picks

When I get home I'll have to post my current favorite pick.