Detail 01
Glass construction
Warmer and rounder than brass or steel, with less string noise as you move between positions.
Product detailSKU #1274228082500
DunlopBlues Bottle Wall Glass Slide Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-wall glass slide in a blues-bottle shape. For slide players who want glass's smooth, singing tone over metal's bite.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues and roots slide players wanting a warm, smooth voice
- Acoustic slide where metal sounds too harsh and clattery
- Players stepping up from a generic glass tube
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing bright, aggressive metal-slide attack
- Anyone needing heavy mass to press down stiff, high-action strings
- Fingers well outside medium sizing — glass cannot be resized
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
Medium wall thickness
Middle ground on mass. Enough weight to sustain notes without feeling clumsy on the fingertip.
Detail 03
Blues bottle profile
Bottleneck shape with a flared end, echoing the original wine-bottle-neck slides players cut by hand.
Detail 04
Fixed inner diameter
Size cannot be adjusted. Too loose and it wobbles, too tight and it will not go on.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your finger before ordering — glass slides cannot be resized
- 02Glass breaks if dropped on a hard floor. Consider a spare
- 03Higher action helps. Very low action will cause fret rattle
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which finger should I wear it on?
Most players use the ring or pinky finger, leaving the others free to fret behind the slide and mute unwanted string noise. Pinky gives the most freedom.
02Glass or metal slide — which should I get?
Glass is warmer, smoother and quieter as it travels along the strings. Metal is brighter, louder and more cutting. Blues and acoustic playing lean glass.
03Do I need to raise my action to use a slide?
It helps. Low action lets the slide press strings into the frets, causing rattle. Many players keep a second guitar set higher for slide.
04How do I know if the size fits?
It should slip on with slight resistance and stay put when you point your hand down, without pinching. Too loose and you lose control.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
