Re: Blue Chip v Primetone?
Originally Posted by
Ray(T)
Oh no! Not another pick thread!
Much has been said on the Cafe about Blue Chip picks. I’ve no intention of buying one/any - I can’t help feeling they’re ove-priced and I suspect they’re not easily available in the UK.
I’m quite happy with Primetones (and the odd Wegen) but having seen pictures of them - there are some in the Classifieds right now - to me, they look exactly like a Primetone. What is the difference; if any?
There is quite a difference. The BC gives a rather "richer" tone than the Primetone, and creates a bit less pick noise. I have both and play with both of them, along with Wegen, the Chris Thile, and others. To me, the Wegen sounds the same as the BC, at significantly lower price point. But, in truth, if I had only Primetones to play, I would not be disappointed. And the price is very reasonable, at least Stateside.
Al
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