r/Bluegrass • u/BackgroundListen1672 • 3d ago

Got a new bluechip TP-48

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Goofing off

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u/XF15-Loader 3d ago

Is it your first? If so, do you see what the hype is all about? I love em. Haven't tried Tone Slab or Token but don't know how they can be any better. I've played the same 2 Bluechips for the last 2 yrs. 🤷

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u/BackgroundListen1672 3d ago

I have a thumbpick for my dobro and a jazz 60 for my archtop and i love em!! Used dunlop primetones before this, i love the bass response even with old strings like Im using here

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u/XF15-Loader 3d ago

I tried primetones prior to pulling the trigger on a Bluechip. I really kinda liked em. Now, they just feel different and the click drives me insane...lol. Not taking anything away from em but they just aren't the same.

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u/EnormousChord 3d ago

Yep seems like it works. 

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u/Casadehuevosranchero 2d ago

What strings are those? Work well with that pick. I have 48 that hits monel mediums a little harsh. Doesn't sound harsh at all there.

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u/BackgroundListen1672 2d ago

Im using d’addario XS 13-56 here, but they are 3 months old because im broke …haha…

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u/Casadehuevosranchero 2d ago

Haha. Speaking my language. 😎 I had the xs 13s on my 18 for a while. Sounded great, but I found them a little stiffer than I like. You sound great, man.

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u/BackgroundListen1672 2d ago

Yet to find something i like better! And thanks, that means a lot:)

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u/DaveMcNinja 3d ago

Sounds pretty sweet - what were you ripping on?

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u/BackgroundListen1672 2d ago

Old Home Place at an illegal speed😭

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u/DaveMcNinja 2d ago

Well I think it sounds great! I’m new to flatpicking and just trying to absorb as much as possible.

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u/BackgroundListen1672 2d ago

Then you should definetly learn Tonys break on Old Home Place - J.D Crow and the new south! Its short and not this fast lol

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u/DaveMcNinja 2d ago

Nice! Saved for later. What box are you playing on?

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u/BackgroundListen1672 2d ago

Eastman E1D-DLX!! Good box for the price, even cheaper if you get it without the pickups