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Heavy wall glass
Extra mass presses the string harder, so notes sustain longer and rattle less. It also takes a steadier hand.
Product detailSKU #1274228082534
DunlopBlues Bottle Heavy Wall Glass Slide Large
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Heavy-wall glass slide in the tapered bottleneck shape, large size. For slide players who want glass smoothness with enough mass behind it to sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Open-tuned blues and slide work, acoustic or electric
- Larger fingers, or wearing the slide over a knuckle
- Players who want a rounder tone than metal gives
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Slim fingers — a loose slide wobbles and kills intonation
- Anyone chasing the bite and cut of steel or brass
- Careless handling; glass chips or shatters when dropped
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.
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Blues bottle shape
Tapered and flared like a cut bottleneck rather than a straight tube, so it sits at an angle across the strings.
Detail 03
Large size
Sized for bigger fingers or for wearing past a knuckle. Too loose and every note drifts sharp or flat.
Detail 04
Glass rather than metal
Warmer, smoother attack with far less scrape noise as you slide between positions.
Detail 05
Blue color
Cosmetic. Tinted glass does not change tone, weight, or how the slide moves on the strings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Size is the whole game — measure the finger you'll wear it on first.
- 02Low action makes a slide clatter on the frets; a setup may help.
- 03Glass breaks. Keep it pocketed or cased, not loose in a gig bag.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which finger does a slide go on?
Most players use the ring or pinky so the fingers behind it can mute strings. A large size usually suits the ring or middle finger.
02Glass or metal slide — what's the difference?
Glass is warmer and smoother with less string scrape. Metal is brighter and louder. This one is glass, with a heavy wall for sustain.
03Does it work on acoustic and electric?
Both. Acoustics with higher action are easier to play slide on. Very low electric action lets the slide hit the frets underneath.
04Is heavy wall harder to play?
It takes a little getting used to because of the weight. Once your hand settles, the extra mass gives you longer notes and cleaner tone.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
