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I have compared a little. I do not currently own any BlueChips anymore. The Miller's are great and have their own feel and sound though close to BCs. I prefer them to BlueChips on Mandolins and...

Some similar but different material picks to try:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MillerPicks

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I know Matt through Social Media groups and own/use some of his picks.

Matt Miller is making some wonderful new picks at a great price ($20...

I love my 1998 Ratliff. Great sound and craftsmanship. Only gets better with time and Audey is a great guy. He was great and happy to talk over the phone when I bought mine. Check out his videos on...

Another rubber washer user. It's amazing how great a rubber washer works for a low cost solution. The beer bottle washers, gaskets, some specifically made for guitar strap locks, etc can be found...

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Hamlin Stringed Instruments
Bloomfield, IN
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Just bought this mandolin today. It has been owned by one gentleman who purchased it directly from the builder I am guessing soon after it was...

I am planning on getting SAMPLER #2 in the mail today or tomorrow to Mr. JSellers.

Added the following 6 picks from my collection:
V-Pick Freakishly Large (Lite)
Clayton Acetal 1.9mm
Dunlop...

I just want to give a shout out to Keith Newell for his tailpieces. He posted 3 in the classifieds a while back (with $$ donated to the Café). I was too late to get one of those but he made one...

This is an awesome idea. I would like to be on the list for one of the samplers. I think I can add a few picks from my collection.

I have some water buffalo horn picks that I really like. I have a BC CT55 that I think is a little better and prime tones that I like but not as much as the horn. I got them from eBay - Antoniotsai a...

A couple weeks ago I lucked into this amazing Ratliff mandolin on eBay. I was able to talk with the seller, local shops(Nashville) and Mr. Audey Ratliff himself. Mr Ratliff builds an amazing mandolin...

I just went to visit with Mr. Arnold Cross in Smyrna, TN (about 15 miles south of Nashville). I bought one of his mandolins last summer and love it more today than the day I picked it/fell in love...

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I like these old Alvarez headstocks from the 70s. I had one but let it go about a year ago.

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My Arnold Cross and my Eastman.

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Here's some pictures to give you an idea of how and why I use them. They may not be totally necessary but they protect my finish very well just in case.
On the armrest on my...

I usually use D'Addario J74 Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Medium .011 - .040
I have also used Elixirs and liked them. I just got a bunch of Martin strings for a real good price so I guess I'll be using...

I just picked up my new Mandolin today. Built by Mr. Arnold Cross in Smyrna, TN (just a few minutes from Nashville).
Her back and sides are Birdseye maple and top is Sitka spruce.
Arnold does...