Nice video, it is good to see, that there are more picknerds out there. Wegen picks are great! TF140 & CF140. Dunlop Primetones are very good, too, especially because of the bevels that simulate the use. But what I really recommend are the Fender Tru-Shell picks in the 346 shape in heavy or extra heavy. They are made from galalith and if you use some sandpaper to get the bevels like on the primetones and the Wegens they sound amazing, feel great, are loud and fast! In my opinoin they beat the blue chips clearly and are not that expensive.
I like the Dunlop prime tone smooth style. It beats the blue chip and tortoise picks. It's sturdy, and produces great tone, volume and is slick over the strings.. Try one...
I bought a blue chip years ago. What I like about it is, when the pick gets closer to the temperature of my fingers, it sticks to my fingers a little. There's less friction. My hand relaxes more. I think about it less.
I use a 1.5 currently. I “had” a BC and it currently resides in the same black with all my mid-matched socks. If you put on a blindfold, it might be difficult to choose the BC in anything other than how it feels in your fingers. The comment about how your fingers stick to it as your fingers warm up makes total sense.
Great video! I own a Michael Kelly mandolin solid wood. It's pretty good. I like the big Clayton pick and tortex also. I found that if I round off the points on sandpaper just a tad ,they slide good on the tremolo.
I’m guessing the last one is genuine tortoise. I can appreciate your sensitivity to others, and that’s admirable. I personally don’t have a hangup with it. Tony Rice used to source his own, and make them himself.
I love the sound of it, but I find it more inconsistent to play with. Also even though most pick makers say they source from antique brushes etc I’m skeptical. There is just no way there is enough to keep making picks in perpetuity. I had I did more research I wouldn’t have ordered one.
Mike on the Mandolin a lot of guys that still have them have been handed down from relatives that came from Appalachia, when that’s what was acceptable. I remember my uncle had a small one, but I don’t remember using it.
Nice comparison of a relatively small sampling of picks. It's truly mind-blowing what a variety there are. For me its mostly about the bevel and the shape of the tip. The standard guitar shape is too rounded and sloppy, some of the jazz picks are a bit to sharp and I tend to catch the tip. So far, have settled on the same thing I play electric guitar with, a Dunlop Johh Petrucci signature Jazz III. It's almost twice the size of a standard Jazz III but with the same shape and tip. It's a little harder to strum / chop with, but single notes just pop out big, fat and round. Still trying other stuff, because the mando strings are much stiffer than my guitar's, so its a bit more work double picking. We shall see. I am resisting the urge to drop $35 on a Chirs Thile sig pick. Of course, but the time all is said and done, I will have spent much more on a large variety of picks that I don't like.... YMMV
I couldn't resist any longer and i had to see for myself so i bought one, they are nice picks... but at least for mandolin i still prefer the Jim Dunlop Primetone 1.5mm
Years ago I was able to get a couple of tortes shell picks...I`ve loss one but still have one.To me,it`s the only pick I use on my mandolin..I know they`re illegal now...but I still use it..Blue chip is my second choice..
Picks. They drive me crazy. LOL. I have a Blue Chip TAD-1R that I've used for a while but I'm with Dennis. I use the Golden Gate with my Eastmans and the Blue Chip with my Skip Kelley. I have 6 different ones that I sit here and go back and forth on. Some days I just can't decide. It depends on the mandolin.
I think that to some degree the mandolin determines the pick. I have an Eastman MD-515, a Pomeroy A5, and a Gibson A2 (1920). They all like Golden Gate pics, and modified big triangualar Cool Pics (modified to round and bevel the corners), but they like Blue Chip SR-50`s much better. The Eastman and Gibson like the SR50 alot. The Pomeroy likes the Blue Chip SR-50, but I think it might like a SR-60 more, so I`m going to order one and try it out. By the way, Blue Chips are only $35 nowdays!! In my opinion a worthwhile ivestment.
I don't know why anyone would try to use that black dunlop jazz pick... get a dunlop 207- same thickness, much bigger or a 208 if you like the pointier end. I use a 207 for mandolin and a 208 for guitar for the tone and feel
TJCalmando it's reclaimed tortoise shell. I struggled with whether I should include it, but I want to show the difference. I didn't mention it as I didn't want to seem like I was promoting them; I think the Blue Chip is a good option and I think it would be bad to increase demand and create more of a market for unscrupulous dealers.
I like the Blue Chip, the jazz pick and whatever the last pick you used before you went back to the Torres. What was the brand of the jazz pick? Oh and what was the one you called "one of these"
You ever try a wegan? The TF140 is the same size as the CT55 bluechip, and I believe it is the pick that Thile currently uses. I find it has even less pick noise then my bluechip and lots of volume.
@@pauladams6067 honestly, I should probably update this video. Since getting my Heiden I've switched to the TAD 140 by Wegen. I find it gets more volume and is easier to play with and has great tone.
I'm not going to pay 35 to 45 bucks for a Chris T pick. No body will know that I have a 2.98 Vintage classic. Good enough for me. The thickness is 1.3 mm. Just right. Plus I drill a .375" hole in the center for a better grip. Life is good.
My old Flatiron A-5 will forgive me if I don't have the most expensive pick in the world. And I refuse to touch just plain junk as well. Dunlops are good enough. A 1.3 mm Vintage classic is also good.
Nice video, it is good to see, that there are more picknerds out there. Wegen picks are great! TF140 & CF140. Dunlop Primetones are very good, too, especially because of the bevels that simulate the use. But what I really recommend are the Fender Tru-Shell picks in the 346 shape in heavy or extra heavy. They are made from galalith and if you use some sandpaper to get the bevels like on the primetones and the Wegens they sound amazing, feel great, are loud and fast! In my opinoin they beat the blue chips clearly and are not that expensive.
I like the Dunlop prime tone smooth style. It beats the blue chip and tortoise picks. It's sturdy, and produces great tone, volume and is slick over the strings.. Try one...
I bought a blue chip years ago. What I like about it is, when the pick gets closer to the temperature of my fingers, it sticks to my fingers a little. There's less friction. My hand relaxes more. I think about it less.
+Christian Flanagan I totally agree. Thanks for watching!
Have you tried Dunlop Primetone? I'm interested in the comparison to the Bluechip because Primetones are about $2 a piece and have a nice bevel.
Henry Swift sorry, I don't have one. Thanks for watching.
These do sound quite solid as the Wegan and Blue Chip. If you're on a budget those are the way to go....good addition Henry!!
I use a 1.5 currently. I “had” a BC and it currently resides in the same black with all my mid-matched socks. If you put on a blindfold, it might be difficult to choose the BC in anything other than how it feels in your fingers. The comment about how your fingers stick to it as your fingers warm up makes total sense.
What was the name of the pick at 16:41? You just said it was comparable to the blue chip, but I didn't hear the name?
Small Fender heavy is my preference. I find the small pick gives me more control.
Dunlop primetone is my favourite one, the big triangle shaped
Great video! I own a Michael Kelly mandolin solid wood. It's pretty good. I like the big Clayton pick and tortex also. I found that if I round off the points on sandpaper just a tad ,they slide good on the tremolo.
Wegen picks are my fave, been using them a few years. They're affordable, robust and give great tone.
I’m guessing the last one is genuine tortoise. I can appreciate your sensitivity to others, and that’s admirable. I personally don’t have a hangup with it. Tony Rice used to source his own, and make them himself.
I love the sound of it, but I find it more inconsistent to play with. Also even though most pick makers say they source from antique brushes etc I’m skeptical. There is just no way there is enough to keep making picks in perpetuity. I had I did more research I wouldn’t have ordered one.
Mike on the Mandolin a lot of guys that still have them have been handed down from relatives that came from Appalachia, when that’s what was acceptable. I remember my uncle had a small one, but I don’t remember using it.
Nice comparison of a relatively small sampling of picks. It's truly mind-blowing what a variety there are. For me its mostly about the bevel and the shape of the tip. The standard guitar shape is too rounded and sloppy, some of the jazz picks are a bit to sharp and I tend to catch the tip. So far, have settled on the same thing I play electric guitar with, a Dunlop Johh Petrucci signature Jazz III. It's almost twice the size of a standard Jazz III but with the same shape and tip. It's a little harder to strum / chop with, but single notes just pop out big, fat and round. Still trying other stuff, because the mando strings are much stiffer than my guitar's, so its a bit more work double picking. We shall see. I am resisting the urge to drop $35 on a Chirs Thile sig pick. Of course, but the time all is said and done, I will have spent much more on a large variety of picks that I don't like.... YMMV
I couldn't resist any longer and i had to see for myself so i bought one, they are nice picks... but at least for mandolin i still prefer the Jim Dunlop Primetone 1.5mm
The last one is my favorite, and the blue pig tortex also as good
+RassBrass thanks for watching!
Bile chip, I use D’Addario acrylic Reso mandolin pick it’s awesome thanks and blessings!
Years ago I was able to get a couple of tortes shell picks...I`ve loss one but still have one.To me,it`s the only pick I use on my mandolin..I know they`re illegal now...but I still use it..Blue chip is my second choice..
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Picks. They drive me crazy. LOL. I have a Blue Chip TAD-1R that I've used for a while but I'm with Dennis. I use the Golden Gate with my Eastmans and the Blue Chip with my Skip Kelley. I have 6 different ones that I sit here and go back and forth on. Some days I just can't decide. It depends on the mandolin.
I think that to some degree the mandolin determines the pick. I have an Eastman MD-515, a Pomeroy A5, and a Gibson A2 (1920). They all like Golden Gate pics, and modified big triangualar Cool Pics (modified to round and bevel the corners), but they like Blue Chip SR-50`s much better. The Eastman and Gibson like the SR50 alot. The Pomeroy likes the Blue Chip SR-50, but I think it might like a SR-60 more, so I`m going to order one and try it out. By the way, Blue Chips are only $35 nowdays!! In my opinion a worthwhile ivestment.
Dunlop 3.14mm or 3.5 mm Nylon maxi grip
I don't know why anyone would try to use that black dunlop jazz pick... get a dunlop 207- same thickness, much bigger or a 208 if you like the pointier end. I use a 207 for mandolin and a 208 for guitar for the tone and feel
I could not imagine spending more that $2 on a pick. Then I did. The Blue Chips are worth every penny I paid for them
Actually found myself preferring the tornex to the bluechip, strange. I'm still enjoying my rounded Dunlop triangle picks.
+steathbomer nothing strange about it, pick choice is all about your own preference. There is no wrong or right :)
maybe I missed it but what is one of these? (the last pick)
I thought it looked like a Golden Gate. I'd love to hear from Mike, tho.
TJCalmando it's reclaimed tortoise shell. I struggled with whether I should include it, but I want to show the difference. I didn't mention it as I didn't want to seem like I was promoting them; I think the Blue Chip is a good option and I think it would be bad to increase demand and create more of a market for unscrupulous dealers.
I like the Blue Chip, the jazz pick and whatever the last pick you used before you went back to the Torres. What was the brand of the jazz pick? Oh and what was the one you called "one of these"
The “one of these” was reclaimed tortoise shell.
The jazz pick is a dunlop 204. a dunlop 207 is bigger and works well for mandolin
The black Dunlop 204 sounded best imho but the blue chip is the easiest to play..
You ever try a wegan? The TF140 is the same size as the CT55 bluechip, and I believe it is the pick that Thile currently uses. I find it has even less pick noise then my bluechip and lots of volume.
+MyCatisBetteratMandolinthenMe I haven't tried a Wegan before. I'd love to though!
What was the last pick you reviewed that you called "this pick" ?
Paul Adams reclaimed tortoise shell
Thanks Mike! @@MikeontheMandolin
@@pauladams6067 honestly, I should probably update this video. Since getting my Heiden I've switched to the TAD 140 by Wegen. I find it gets more volume and is easier to play with and has great tone.
I'm not going to pay 35 to 45 bucks for a Chris T pick. No body will know that I have a 2.98 Vintage classic. Good enough for me. The thickness is 1.3 mm. Just right. Plus I drill a .375" hole in the center for a better grip. Life is good.
To each their own. But, a good pick makes a difference. Especially if you’ve already invested in a good mandolin.
My old Flatiron A-5 will forgive me if I don't have the most expensive pick in the world. And I refuse to touch just plain junk as well. Dunlops are good enough. A 1.3 mm Vintage classic is also good.
I’m not arguing. If that works for you, great. I love my Bluechip, but I play a 3R not the CT pick.
Real Tortoiseshell
thanks.. very helpful