I'm charlie and I'm a pick-a-holic...

I use a flatpick mostly when I play out or with others, but that's about 5 days a week, so my picks get some serious work. I have been using Red Bears for several years and loved them, much, much better than anything else. Yes, the tone is the thing, but as tom said, the "feel" is really addictive.

Okay, I had a chance to get a couple real TS picks and gave 'em a go. My red Bears are in a drawer and almost never get any use. Compared to the real thing, Red Bears sound sort of muddy and "rubbery," not nearly the sharp attack I get with TS.

Then, being the pick-a-holic that I am, I read about Blue Chip Picks, $35 a pop, said to be the best of anything. I bought one and may have to agree, they are the real deal. At least as good as TS, perhaps better. All the tone of TS but a slightly more slippery feel coming off the string. I mean this to be a good thing. Further, they are said to be indestructible, almost won't break, tips never wear down, can be carried in a pocket without worry and aren't made of an endangered species. They are pretty bland to look at, but one can't have it all!

So, while I agree that Red Bear are very much worth the price and far, far better than the lower price offerings, I like real TS a lot more, a lot more! Then I tried the Blue Chip Pick and will say it is at least as good as TS and perhaps even better. Check them out. here

Thanks for the link on the Blue Chip.
I think I'm gonna pop for a couple and give them a try.

Hi Charlie, I see you have taken your first step toward recovery by admitting you are a
pick-a-holic. How did you get started and when was the first time you used?
Did you start out with light gauges and work your way up to the heavier stuff?

All kidding aside, I think i'm gonna order one of those Blue Chip picks also.

Papi - I think I own all these guitar just to justify the picks I own!

I'll be ordering another BlueChip soon myself, probably a TAD60.

Did you see my comparison review on the Blur Chip Pick thread here?

re Blue Chip: I have yet to play them, but the picks got here four days after I ordered them- and he's three time zones away. the fastest service of any musical entity from which I've purchased things (not including overnighting of certain high end guitars). report will follow on performance once I've, well, performed. tom

I have been using TS picks for a couple of years and I put a sharp bevel on these picks. I learned this by looking at my old plastic picks.
It doesn't matter what the thickness is a beveled pick will sound brighter than the non beveled.
Ask BK as I saw his name listed in the beginning of this thread.
Enjoy the picks and it is a good investment. Thank your wife for being supportive too!!
Grant