Detail 01
Glass
Smooth, hard surface. Cleaner and brighter than metal with far less scrape noise across wound strings.
Product detailSKU #1274228082467
DunlopGlass Moonshine Slide Heavy Wall Large
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A large heavy-wall glass slide for guitar. For players who want a clean, bright slide voice with real mass behind it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues and roots players wanting clear, singing slide notes
- Electric players who want sustain without metal string noise
- Guitarists with larger fingers or a loose slide fit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the warm, midrange-heavy voice of a metal slide
- Anyone rough with gear — glass breaks when dropped on stage
- Small fingers or very low action setups
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
Thicker glass means more mass. Better sustain and easier clean notes than a thin-wall slide, at more weight on your finger.
Detail 03
Large size
Longer and wider bore. Reaches all six strings but needs a bigger finger or padding to stay seated.
Detail 04
Weight on strings
Mass does the work, so you press lightly. Too much pressure and the slide hits frets and buzzes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Glass breaks — keep it in a pocket, not loose in a gig bag
- 02Raise your action or expect buzz under the slide
- 03Check finger fit: large runs loose on average-sized hands
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Glass or metal slide?
Glass is cleaner and brighter with less string scrape. Metal is warmer, louder in the mids and has more sustain plus more noise.
02What does heavy wall mean?
The glass tube is thicker, so the slide weighs more. More mass means better sustain and cleaner notes with lighter hand pressure.
03Which finger should I wear it on?
Ring or pinky is most common. That leaves fingers behind the slide to fret normally and mute the strings you aren't playing.
04Will it work on an acoustic?
Yes. Acoustics usually have higher action already, which suits slide. On electrics you may need to raise the action to avoid buzz.
