Detail 01
Brass body
Denser than glass or ceramic, so notes ring longer and cut harder. Also picks up more string noise.
Product detailSKU #1274228082326
Dunlop228 Chromed Brass Guitar Slide
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Chromed brass slide, medium length, standard bore. For a guitarist who wants a bright, loud slide voice with a bit of weight behind it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric blues and rock slide over a driven amp
- Players wanting more sustain than glass gives
- Covering roughly two to three strings at once
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing the warm, smooth voice of glass
- Small fingers — 26.5mm bore will spin loose
- Anyone wanting full-neck coverage across all six strings
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Chrome plating
Slicker surface than raw brass and it won't tarnish against your skin the way bare brass does.
Detail 03
51mm length
Covers about three strings comfortably. Enough for double-stops, short of full six-string chording.
Detail 04
26.5mm outside diameter
That is the outer wall. The inner bore is narrower, so measure your finger before assuming a fit.
Detail 05
Metal against strings
Metal slides bite harder on wound strings. Expect more scrape noise than glass until your muting technique catches up.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your slide finger — bore fit matters more than length here
- 02Slide playing usually wants higher action and heavier strings
- 03Sold as a single slide, nothing else included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which finger does this go on?
Most players use the ring or pinky finger so the remaining fingers stay free for fretting. Pick the one where the slide sits snug without falling off when your hand relaxes.
02Brass or glass slide?
Brass is louder, brighter, and sustains longer. Glass is warmer and smoother with less string noise. Brass suits electric blues and rock; glass suits acoustic and cleaner playing.
03Will this work on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. Acoustics often want higher action for slide, so you may need a setup adjustment to stop the slide from rattling against the frets.
04Does chrome plating change the sound?
Barely. The mass of the brass underneath drives the tone. Chrome mainly changes how the slide feels moving across the strings and keeps it from tarnishing.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 51mm
- Outside Diameter
- 26.5mm
