I interviewed the creator of Bluechip Picks 

The first Blue Chip Pick I saw was being sold at a small table at a festival in Dumpling Valley near Sevierville, TN 15 or 16 years ago. They explained how they were made and where the material came from, and how expensive it was then. Mr. Goins was probably the fella demonstrating the things, and I immediately recognized that this pick was something special, even though I did not have a guitar in my hands to try it out. I am not a professional player by any means, but I have acquired a few nice instruments over the years. My main guitar is a 2005 Martin D-42, and I had been using Red Bear Picks at that time. I still alternate between the Blue Chip and a couple of Red Bears, but the Blue Chip is great. After all this time, there is absolutely no wear nor even any scuffing. If you have not tried one, by all means do not wait any longer. The TAD 50 is my favorite. I also have a 40, but the 50 hits the spot!

Excellent interview. It’s great to learn how the business started. Trying to find the “right” pick suitable for all types of music that would sound great with my all guitars was a journey. I literally have a bunch of bags of different types of picks. All sorts of materials and thicknesses. I heard about BlueChip picks but couldn’t imagine they’d play that much better to rationalize spending $35 each. After learning how to flat pick and playing Bluegrass music for a couple years I bit the bullet. I’m hooked. My favorite has been the TAD40. I’ve got one in each guitar case and rarely use anything else. I also use a TAD50 for my mandolin. Glad to hear Matt has done so well with them. They are best I’ve used.

What a humble guy. I just ordered a TD60. Thanks for sharing this. I’ve been thinking about getting one of these for years. This made me pull the trigger

I bought one from Goins when he first started selling them out of his RV at BG festivals. I was a tortoise only guy, but knew right away these picks were going to take off. First one I got was a TP 50 and I STILL have and use it. Since then I’ve bought three TP 48s because I now own 4 guitars and want a pick to stay in the necks of each. These wonderful things last forever and I think losing them is the only way you’ll ever need to replace it. For folks like me who can keep track of em Goins might’ve made em too good for his own good! They do wear down, but not much, and wear down evenly and smoothly. I’m a BC fan boy for life.

I've been playing guitar and mandolin for over 6 decades, and used all different kinds of picks. My Blue Chip SR40rb is the perfect pick for my mandolin, on every level. Thanks Matthew, you got me running with your flag now.

Can’t beat blue chip picks! I have several of them and used the TP for a long time but the TPR50 is my favorite it is so smooth and has a full warm sound. Going from a sharp to round point was honestly easier than I thought it would be and I now prefer the rounder feel the way it glides over the strings

Love this interview. Made me help make my mind to buy two picks! Matthew seems like a great honest guy. I will support him as long as I can.

Great pick. Wish I could afford more of them!

Great interview thanks!!

These picks are great. I was skeptical about a $35 pick and find there’s a lot of snake oil when it comes to gear but these things do deliver. Also I think Billy strings said he uses the TP48 because Bryan Sutton does.

TPR50 is my jam!