Detail 01
Glass construction
Smoother, warmer and less brash than brass or steel. Less string noise as you move along the neck.
Product detailSKU #1274228082567
DunlopBlues Bottle Heavy Wall Glass Slide Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Thick-walled glass slide in a bottle-neck shape, medium size. For slide players who want glass tone rather than metal.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues slide playing where you want a smooth, warm voice
- Players moving up from a metal slide and finding it too bright
- Open-tuned acoustic or electric slide work
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who drops things — glass breaks on a hard floor
- Players needing a metal slide's brighter, louder attack
- Fingers outside the medium range; a loose slide rattles the 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
Heavy wall
Thick glass adds mass. More sustain and better string contact than a thin-wall slide, but heavier on the finger.
Detail 03
Bottle shape
Tapered profile after the traditional bottleneck. Sits differently on the finger than a straight tube.
Detail 04
Medium size
Fits an average finger. Too loose and it rattles; too tight and you can't get it off quickly.
Detail 05
Blue tint
Cosmetic only — the color doesn't change how the glass sounds or wears.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your finger before ordering — slide fit matters more than any other spec
- 02Raise your action or you'll hit frets while sliding
- 03Glass will break if dropped on a hard surface; carry a spare for gigs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Glass or metal slide — which should I get?
Glass is warmer and smoother with less scrape noise. Metal is brighter and louder. Glass is the usual starting point for blues players.
02Which finger does it go on?
Most players use the ring or pinky finger so the remaining fingers can still fret. Pick whichever leaves you the most reach.
03Does heavy wall matter?
Yes. The extra glass mass presses into the string better, giving more sustain and a fuller tone than a thin-walled slide.
04Do I need to change my guitar setup?
Low action causes fret buzz under a slide. Raising the action helps, though many players manage on a normal setup with a light touch.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
