Detail 01
Glass construction
Warmer and rounder than metal. Less string noise and less zing, at the cost of sustain and volume.
Product detailSKU #1274228082164
DunlopBlues Bottle Wall Glass Slide Small
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A small glass slide shaped from a blues bottle neck. Thick-walled glass for players who want a warm, smooth slide voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Slide players with smaller hands or thinner fingers
- Open-tuned acoustic and electric blues playing
- Anyone wanting glass warmth instead of metal brightness
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the loud, cutting attack of a brass or steel slide
- Anyone who drops things — glass breaks on a hard floor
- Larger fingers; the small size will be tight
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
Bottleneck shape
Tapered like an actual bottle neck rather than a straight tube. Flare sits over the knuckle, narrow end at the tip.
Detail 03
Small size
Fits a narrower finger. Too loose and it wobbles; too tight and you cannot get it on.
Detail 04
Thick wall
Added mass helps the slide sit on the strings and sustain rather than chatter.
Detail 05
Open-end design
Slips over the finger and stays there. You can still fret with the remaining fingers.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your finger before choosing small — sizing is the whole decision here
- 02Glass slides break if dropped on tile or concrete
- 03Slide playing usually wants higher action; low setups buzz badly
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 so the remaining fingers can still fret chords. Try both — it comes down to your hand and playing style.
02Glass or metal slide?
Glass is warmer and smoother with less string scrape. Metal is brighter, louder and more sustaining. Glass is the traditional choice for blues.
03Will this work on an electric guitar?
Yes. Glass slides work on electric and acoustic. Electric setups with low action may need the action raised to avoid fret buzz.
04How do I know if the small size fits?
It should slip on with slight resistance and stay put when you point your hand down. If it spins freely, size up.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
