Detail 01
Brass, not glass
Denser and heavier, so more volume and sustain with a brighter, more metallic attack. Also more string noise when you move.
Product detailSKU #1274228082483
DunlopEric Sardinas Preachin' Pipe Brass Guitar Slide Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Brass slide in medium size, Eric Sardinas signature design. For electric slide players who want volume, bite and sustain over glass smoothness.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric blues and slide players who need to cut through a band
- Players wanting maximum sustain from a dense, heavy slide
- Anyone who drops gear — brass won't shatter
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players after the warm, smooth voice of glass
- Anyone bothered by scrape noise across wound strings
- Players who find a heavy slide tiring 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
Pipe-style construction
Thick walls and a lot of mass. Notes ring longer and speak with less finger pressure than a thin slide.
Detail 03
Medium size
Sized by finger diameter, not length. Fits an average ring or pinky finger.
Detail 04
Signature model
Dimensions were chosen for Eric Sardinas's electric slide playing — weight and wall thickness favor volume over subtlety.
Detail 05
Metal on strings
Brass will wear your frets and strings faster than glass if the slide contacts them. Higher action reduces this.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Brass is heavy — check the fit; a loose heavy slide is hard to control
- 02Higher action and heavier gauge strings make slide work much cleaner
- 03Brass tarnishes with skin oils; wipe it down to keep it smooth
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Brass or glass slide?
Brass is louder, brighter and sustains longer, with more scrape noise. Glass is warmer and smoother. Brass suits electric playing in a band; glass suits acoustic and recorded work.
02Is this heavier than a normal slide?
Yes. It's a thick-walled brass pipe, so it has significant mass. That's what gives the sustain, but it takes some getting used to on the finger.
03Will it damage my frets?
It can if you press down hard enough for the slide to touch the frets. Play with light pressure directly over the fret wire, and raise your action if you're playing slide often.
04What size should I get?
Size refers to the inside diameter for your finger. Medium fits most average adult ring or pinky fingers. It should slip on with slight resistance and not spin loosely.
