Detail 01
Glass construction
Brighter and smoother against the strings than metal. Less string noise as you move, and a clearer, more vocal tone.
Product detailSKU #1274228082382
DunlopBlues Bottle Heavy Wall Glass Slide
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Heavy-wall glass slide shaped like a bottle neck. For blues players who want the classic glass voice with more mass behind it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues and roots playing where a glassy, singing tone matters
- Players who want glass tone but find thin slides too light
- Open-tuning slide work on electric or acoustic
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the dark, thick sustain of a metal slide
- Anyone hard on gear, since glass breaks when dropped
- Players wanting a thin, low-profile slide on the finger
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 thickness
Extra mass drives the string harder, so notes sustain longer and sound fuller than a thin-wall glass slide.
Detail 03
Bottle-style shape
Tapered like a real bottle neck rather than a straight tube, which changes how it sits and pivots on your finger.
Detail 04
Blue tinted glass
Color only. It does not change tone, but makes the slide easier to find on a dark stage.
Detail 05
Full-length tube
Long enough to cover all six strings for full chord slides, not just two or three notes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Glass breaks. A dropped slide on a hard stage floor is usually the end of it.
- 02Heavier walls mean less room inside. Check the fit on your slide finger.
- 03Raising your action reduces buzz and gets cleaner notes under a slide.
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 sounds brighter and smoother with less string scrape. Metal is louder, darker and sustains harder. Blues and acoustic players often lean glass, rock and resonator players lean metal.
02Does the heavy wall actually matter?
Yes. More glass means more mass pressing the string, which gives longer sustain and a fuller note than a thin-wall slide of the same size.
03Can I use this on an acoustic guitar?
Yes, and glass suits acoustics well. You will get cleaner results with higher action and medium or heavy strings, which most acoustics already have.
04What finger should I wear it on?
Ring finger or pinky. Pinky leaves three fingers free to fret normally, ring finger gives more control over the slide but costs you a fretting finger.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
