Detail 01
Glass, not metal
Warmer, rounder note with less scrape and string noise. Metal is louder and more aggressive.
Product detailSKU #1296839766619
DunlopDerek Trucks Signature Glass Bottle Slide
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Glass slide with a thick wall and a heavy feel, shaped to Derek Trucks' specs. For open-tuned electric or acoustic slide playing on a full-size finger.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Open-tuning slide work where you want smooth, singing sustain
- Players who already know slide and want a heavier glass tool
- Blues and roots playing on electric with medium or higher action
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the bite and grit of metal or brass
- Small fingers — this is a large-bore signature size
- Low-action setups that will rattle and buzz under a heavy slide
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
Thick wall
More mass over the string, so notes sustain longer and take less pressure to sound cleanly.
Detail 03
Signature Derek Trucks sizing
Runs long and wide. Covers all six strings, but only fits a larger finger comfortably.
Detail 04
Bottle-style shape
Open at both ends, so it slips on past the knuckle rather than bottoming out on your fingertip.
Detail 05
Heavier weight
Rewards a light touch. Press hard and you'll hit frets and choke the note.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Glass breaks. A drop onto a hard floor usually ends it.
- 02Slide playing wants higher action; a low setup will fret out.
- 03Measure your finger — the wrong bore size makes control impossible.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which finger does this go on?
Most players use the ring or pinky finger, keeping the others free to fret. Derek Trucks himself plays it on the ring finger. Pick whichever gives you a snug fit without pinching.
02Glass or metal slide — which should I get?
Glass gives a warmer, smoother tone with less string scrape. Metal is brighter, louder, and more cutting. Glass is the traditional choice for blues and roots playing.
03Will this work on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. Acoustics usually have higher action than electrics, which suits slide well. The heavier glass helps drive the top on an acoustic.
04Do I need to change my guitar setup?
Raising the action helps a lot. Low action causes the slide to clatter against the frets. Heavier strings also resist the slide's pressure better.
