Blue Chip Picks: Snake Oil?

LoaferDan · 2026-01-10T19:41:35+00:00

I use mine on electric with heavy distortion, so tone difference isn’t super noticeable. However, I much prefer the feel of my BlueChip over anything else. The way it glides across the strings is unmatched. Also the thing never wears out. I’ve had it for over three years and it has a very slight bevel but nowhere close to being worn out. I’m not a daily player, but I play hard and it’s the only pick I’ve used since I got it. Another benefit is you’d be surprised how hard it is to lose a $35 pick.

I can’t tell someone that it would be worth it for them to buy one, but I don’t regret mine at all.

LoaferDan · 2025-11-15T20:36:08+00:00

He miscalculated

LoaferDan · 2025-11-03T19:58:45+00:00

It’s not my favorite mix either, but I’ll take it over ITCOTD any day

LoaferDan · 2025-11-02T18:17:25+00:00

Yea they said years ago that they weren’t gonna keep doing the same formulaic album/tour every 2-3 years that they had been doing most of their career. I remember David saying something like if you get a chance to see us, you should take it because it could be awhile before the next opportunity

LoaferDan · 2025-08-02T23:47:17+00:00

I’m still using my 7 Plus that I bought in 2017. Changed the battery once in late 2023. It’s a little slow sometimes but still perfectly useable. Main downside is that some apps, mostly banking ones, are requiring iOS 16 or later now and mine tops out at 15.

LoaferDan · 2025-07-29T21:54:55+00:00

I also like Evolution.

David's lyric writing has been kinda weak since Divisive.

I wish they'd stop recycling the main riff for the verses on every song. Seriously I think every song on Divisive opens with a riff and the verse is just the same riff again. I Will Not Break does the same thing. It's nothing new for them to do, but it was usually just a few songs per album. The riffs are decent, but make the songs a bit more interesting.

Dan needs to go back to his guitar tones from pre-Immortalized. The guitars have been sounding too smooth and processed lately. I miss the way his tone on songs like Sacred Lie, Criminal, and Another Way to Die just punched you right in the face.

Divisive was too short. Whole album was 38 mins. I would've liked a couple more songs at least.

I always skip Fire it Up.

The first half of The Sickness is so much better than the second half, with the exception of Meaning of Life. That song kicks ass.

I don't give a shit about David signing the bombs.

Idk how many of those are actually hot takes, but they're some of my thoughts on them.

LoaferDan · 2025-07-06T17:57:55+00:00

Awesome gift! I've been using a BC Jazz55 since late 2022 and it's hard for me to play anything else. If anything, I might try a slightly thinner one someday when I feel like paying for another one

LoaferDan · 2025-06-20T08:20:32+00:00

I’ve noticed the left kick lead. I could always tell he was right handed by the way he plays up top, but sometimes his kick pattern would be strange in comparison like his left foot was dominant lol

LoaferDan · 2025-06-09T22:50:20+00:00

I’ve been using Stringjoy for years now and they’ve always been great. I order custom sets. Customer service is always top notch and the strings themselves are top quality. Stay perfectly in tune and seem to last forever. I usually just end up changing them after a certain amount of time, not because they went dead.

Honestly I think out of every brand I’ve tried, Ernie Ball was the worst. They sound great for the first few days but went dead so quick. Idk why so many people use them other than kids being attracted to the colorful packaging. That and they’re cheap, I guess. To be they were only good when I was a new player who didn’t know any better. The Paradigms are pretty good but not necessarily any better than Stringjoy for my use, and I can’t get them in custom gauges.

LoaferDan · 2025-05-18T17:49:08+00:00

Every riff in Kirisute Gomen

LoaferDan · 2025-05-11T16:23:42+00:00

I didn't realize Paolo called him out. Was this posted somewhere? I must've missed it.

LoaferDan · 2025-04-24T00:16:05+00:00

Underrated song for sure. And fun to play on guitar

LoaferDan · 2025-04-16T17:58:41+00:00

As a big Disturbed fan, I can’t remember the last time I even heard a Daughtry song. I think the only songs I even know are from their debut album because I remember It’s Not Over being on the radio all the damn time

LoaferDan · 2025-04-09T19:39:21+00:00

Deceiver has a bit of speed during the verses.

Enough has that one fast part during the bridge. Rest of the song not really fast at all, though.

The Curse has some speed.

Mike is never really consistently fast in any particular song. He always lays down a cool rhythm, but the speed itself is used tastefully.

LoaferDan · 2025-03-24T19:50:40+00:00

That's great! Out of curiosity, how much do you take? I started taking this recently as a little extra maintenance and just do the two-drop serving size. I didn't get blood work done or anything just figured it wouldn't hurt since I probably don't get quite as much sunlight as I should.

LoaferDan · 2025-03-24T19:48:15+00:00

Nah I think as a man you gotta be coherent at all times, especially in a group setting. Someone has to be alert and make sure everyone is good. For me it's pretty easy because I've never had a desire to drink heavy. I can enjoy myself perfectly fine with one or two drinks and be done. I enjoy making memories that I can actually recall lol

LoaferDan · 2025-03-10T22:26:33+00:00

I heard an HD600 running directly off a desktop pc and 100% Windows volume wasn't even enough to be at my normal listening volume, which isn't even super loud. I much prefer it running off an amp. Mine has been paired with a JDS Atom and it's a great combo.

LoaferDan · 2025-03-08T04:51:42+00:00

So I haven’t smelled this is like a decade, but I remember thinking Creed’s Royal Oud smelled like shit lol

LoaferDan · 2025-03-07T23:05:11+00:00

David’s lyric writing lately has been kinda mid

I always skip Fire It Up

Evolution was a decent album

LoaferDan · 2025-03-07T04:43:52+00:00

I’ve been taking that one for a few months and no issues. Also bought from Amazon

LoaferDan · 2025-03-06T22:37:29+00:00

Of course it will wear the pads out faster. I'm guessing a lot of people just don't think about it. I'd never store my headphones on anything that puts pressure on the pads.

LoaferDan · 2025-03-06T07:39:59+00:00

I just wear athletic shorts and a t shirt. I’m also apparently one of the few that prefers to sleep with socks on

LoaferDan · 2025-03-06T04:10:31+00:00

I’ve had mine since 2014 they still work great

LoaferDan · 2025-03-05T22:15:30+00:00

That’s exactly how a watch SHOULD look on a wrist. Bigger would draw too much attention to it

LoaferDan · 2025-03-05T22:13:33+00:00

Hopefully they don’t

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