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D'Addario Accessories Chris Thile Signature Casein Pick - Tortoise Shell Guitar Pick - Picks for Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin - 1 Count, Heavy Gauge, 1.4mm
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Color | Tortoise |
Size | Small |
Guitar Pick Thickness | extra-thick |
Brand | D'Addario Accessories |
Compatible Devices | Guitar, Mandolin |
About this item
- CHRIS THILE SPECIFICATIONS: Meets Chris's specs for maximum comfort, tone, and playability.
- TURTLE SHELL GUITAR PICKS: Same texture and warm, balanced tone as natural tortoise shell picks
- TRIANGULAR SHAPE: Triangular shape offers added control
- BEVELED CORNERS: Beveled corners and tip offers supreme glide and articulation.
- HEAVY GUAGE: Heavy gauge (1.44mm) with warm and balanced tone.
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Easy to hold | 4.3 | — | — | — | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Durability | 3.2 | — | — | — | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Value for money | 3.1 | — | — | — | 4.1 | 3.7 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Zentra, LLC | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
number of pieces | 1 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 1 |
pick thickness | extra-thick | thick | — | Stiff | X-Stiff | — |
size | Small | Small | Small | Rounded Triangle - Stiff | Large Triangle - X-Stiff | Small |
material | — | — | celluloid | Celluloid | Celluloid | Metal |
compatible devices | Mandolin, Guitar | Mandolin, Guitar | — | Guitar or Mandolin | Guitar or Mandolin | Guitar |
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Product information
Item Weight | 0.176 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 2.5 x 0.1 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B07WVW191R |
Item model number | 2CA7-01CT |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #18,884 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #590 in Guitar Picks & Bass Picks |
Date First Available | September 2, 2019 |
Color Name | Tortoise |
Compatible Devices | Guitar, Mandolin |
Guitar Pick Thickness | extra-thick |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Size | Small |
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The Chris thile signature casein pick was developed to meet chris’s own specifications for maximum comfort, tone and playability. Casein gives players access to the texture and warm, balanced tone previously found only in natural tortoiseshell picks. The Chris thile signature pick’s wide, triangular shape offers added control, and each corner’s beveled, pointed tip offers supreme Glide and articulation. D'addario features one of the widest range of guitar picks in the industry. With various material choices to find the tone you are looking for, to the various shapes to fit your comfort needs, D'Addario has the pick for you. Look no further.
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Customers like the sound quality and ease of grip of the plectrum. They mention that it sounds nice, has a smooth action against the strings, and improves tone without losing playability. That said, some complain about the durability. Opinions are mixed on quality and value.
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Customers like the sound quality of the plectrum. For example, they mention it has a smooth action against the strings, helps create a dynamic sound, and has s subdued voice. Some say that it improves tone without losing playability. Overall, most are satisfied with the sound performance of the pick.
"...The Darth Tone creates a darker, sweeter tone...." Read more
"...This pick gives a nice articulate tone and at the same time the speed bevel is just right..not too pointy. I don't get stuck on the strings...." Read more
"...Feel is excellent. Almost wants to stick to your thumb. Sound is great. Great punch on the mandolin...." Read more
"...Bummer. The tone was nice, but if it isn't going to last, it's not worth the premium price tag." Read more
Customers find the pick and casein of the plectrum easy to grip. They say it has a subdued voice and almost wants to stick to their thumb.
"...Feel is excellent. Almost wants to stick to your thumb. Sound is great. Great punch on the mandolin...." Read more
"...The casein is super easy to hold and with a more subdued voice. Great for what I play...." Read more
"...I loved the tone the easy way it holds in place, it's been everything I wanted...." Read more
"...The tone is warm yet transparent. The pick is easy to grip and is just the right thickness for mandolin. Highly recommended!" Read more
Customers like the feel of the plectrum. They mention it has a great sound, and is stiff. Some say that the pick has the right size, thickness, and flex.
"...You'll get a broken pick. If you didn't know, this pick is stiff, at 1.4mm. I like stiff picks, and this pick seems just right...." Read more
"...Very close to the Blue Chip CT55. Feel is excellent. Almost wants to stick to your thumb. Sound is great. Great punch on the mandolin...." Read more
"Great feel, great sound. Better tremolo!" Read more
"just the right size, thickness, and flex..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the pick. Some mention it's a great mandolin pick, well beveled, and fine, while others say that it arrived mildly warped and started to deform after a while.
"...I love the way it is curved, I love the bevel, I love the feel of it across the strings...." Read more
"...If you hold it the same way every time, it will warp, but it's the same pick if you just flip it over. It has 3 identical corners...." Read more
"The pick is fine…but in MY HASTE—and nobody else’s—I failed to notice that I was spending $22 for ONE PICK! 100% my fault...." Read more
"Tone of my Blue Chip is much better.Pick is well beveled and good size but too thick for me." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the mandolin pick. Some mention it's worth the investment, while others say it'll break after a few months.
"...Nah, just bad value, go away." Read more
"...BlueChip is still the best choice! Worth the investment. D'Addario, please fix this issue!" Read more
"...Expensive, but worth it." Read more
"this is a great mandolin pick at the right price. No pick click and great size" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the plectrum. They mention that it breaks easily, shatters into pieces, and wears down slowly. Some say that the quality is terrible and it snaps in half.
"...This pick needs a little maintenance. It wears down slowly...." Read more
"...It came out of the gentle cycle completely ruined - pick one, DEAD. But that was on me, ya know? I had no clue...." Read more
"...it had fallen on the floor, I stepped on it with bare feet and it snapped in half. :..." Read more
"...I was fidgeting with it on a phone call recently and it just shattered into 3 pieces...." Read more
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Before I go further I'll just acknowledge that pick choice is super personal and everyone's mileage may vary here.
A lot of reviewers talk about the fragility of this D'Addario pick. Sure, perhaps it's more malleable when exposed to warmth. I regard this as a feature, and I like the way this pick conforms slightly to my thumb. Maybe this pick is more brittle than a BlueChip. I don't know. I store mine with my instrument, and I don't keep it in my pocket. I've dropped it a few times but it hasn't broken. If you have a habit of carrying your picks in your pocket, and aren't willing to chance that habit, then this may not be the pick for you.
As far as tone, compared to a BlueChip, I have only ever tried out a CT55. I noticed a slight difference in tone but didn't really have enough time with the BlueChip to really decide which I liked better. Compared to the FS Darth Tone, I have to say the Darth Tone wins on that front, with caveats. The Darth Tone creates a darker, sweeter tone. However, this D'Addario gives my mandolin an edge which cuts through the din of a jam session very nicely. I think the Darth Tone is probably better in situations where you are amplified or mic'd up, but this one is better for jams.
This pick needs a little maintenance. It wears down slowly. I use one of those 4-sided nail file/buffer thingies, based on a recommendation by mandolinist Nate Lee in one of his videos (he was using the Darth Tone, but same principle applies here).
I really, really love the feel of this pick in my hand. There's just something about it, but I just love it. I love the way it is curved, I love the bevel, I love the feel of it across the strings. I like it so much that I've decided to put the Darth Tone down for a while and move forward with this one for the time being. I recently tried it on guitar (steel string), and now this is my favorite guitar pick, too! I may buy another just so I can store one pick with my guitar and one with my mandolin.
So, pick number two! I had a great little morning of playing with it and some new string to boot! Had about an hour and half of play time and I slid it in my small jeans pocket where I always keep my Wegen. I went about my day and when evening hit I pulled the mando back out for a bit more practice and much to my surprise I found it mildly warped just from the afternoon in my pocket doing chores around the house. Bye pick two! These babies will only last if kept at room temperature. I’d be terrified to even take it out to a festival or sweat too much while playing. Completely unacceptable for such a high dollar pick in my humble opinion. Save your money especially if you live in a hotter climate!