Black Dog Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I recently started using Jazz III style picks. I liked it enough that I bought a Blue Chip version. I've been using it now for about 3 months. I just decided to try the XL version, which is supposed to have the exact same tip shape. When I got the new one I was surprised to see how much wear there had been on the older one. This is from their website: These are my two picks: This just surprised me. They are fairly expensive and that seems like a pretty short life span. The thing is they seem fairly hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 That does seem excessive. What material are they made of? And how often do you play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I use the carbon fibre jazz III's, they are very stiff but the great thing about them is that I never drop them. This is the Amazon link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dunlop-Carbon-Fibre-Guitar-Plectrums/dp/B00CNBISFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Bluechips are supposed to last a LONG time, and Ive been using mine exclusively for the last 3 months and it more or less still looks like new. That looks like a different pick shape to me, not wear, but I dont know. I figured a bluechip would last at LEAST 6 months of hard playing before wearing out, and there’s alot of people who back this up. Im starting to use dunlop primetones as they feel similar to Bluechips, but not as smooth and probably wont last as long, but for the price difference I believe they’re worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 1 hour ago, brad1 said: That does seem excessive. What material are they made of? And how often do you play? I'm not sure what they're made of. I haven't been able to find that on their site. I play 15-20 hours a week I guess. I've just never seen that before with other synthetic picks. I have also been using some wood picks which are interesting, but you expect those to wear faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, TheLeadFlatpick said: Bluechips are supposed to last a LONG time, and Ive been using mine exclusively for the last 3 months and it more or less still looks like new. That looks like a different pick shape to me, not wear, but I dont know. I figured a bluechip would last at LEAST 6 months of hard playing before wearing out, and there’s alot of people who back this up. Im starting to use dunlop primetones as they feel similar to Bluechips, but not as smooth and probably wont last as long, but for the price difference I believe they’re worth it. No, it's definitely the same shape originally, unless they mislabeled one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 1 hour ago, IanHenry said: I use the carbon fibre jazz III's, they are very stiff but the great thing about them is that I never drop them. This is the Amazon link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dunlop-Carbon-Fibre-Guitar-Plectrums/dp/B00CNBISFS I've tried lots of the Dunlop Jazz III's but not the carbon fiber. I'll have to try one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I refurbish mine where possible. Though I haven't done to my Blue Chip (I don't really use it). This one is stone 'Agate', and needs diamond files to reshape it. It is labourious work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 This is the first i've heard of anyone talking about wear with respect to blue chips - i thought one of their value props was long life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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