Detail 01
Brass construction
Denser and warmer than glass. Rolls off high overtones, adds midrange thickness and longer sustain.
Product detailSKU #1274228082361
DunlopHarris Brass Guitar Slide Medium
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-weight brass slide for open-tuned blues and slide work. For players who want a warmer, thicker tone than glass with more sustain than plastic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues and rock slide in open tunings on electric guitar
- Players who want warm sustain over glassy, brittle attack
- Adding slide to a rig without changing action drastically
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting bright, transparent tone — glass slides do that
- Anyone with very low action; slides need string clearance
- Fretting hand players who dislike heavier weight on a 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
Medium wall thickness
Enough mass to press strings cleanly without excessive drag. A middle ground between light and heavy walls.
Detail 03
Metal against strings
Brass wears strings faster than glass and scratches frets if you press through to the fretboard.
Detail 04
Slide sizing
Fit matters more than material. Too loose rattles, too tight blocks fretting with your other fingers.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your finger — slide fit is the single biggest comfort factor
- 02Raising action helps; low setups cause fret buzz under a slide
- 03Heavier gauge strings resist slide pressure better than light ones
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Brass or glass slide for blues?
Brass gives a warmer, thicker tone with more sustain and a slightly gritty attack. Glass is brighter and smoother. Brass suits electric blues and rock; glass suits acoustic and cleaner passages.
02Which finger should I wear it on?
Most players use the ring or pinky finger, leaving the other fingers free to fret normally. Pinky gives the most freedom; ring gives more control.
03Will this work on acoustic guitar?
Yes. Acoustics usually have higher action, which suits slide playing. Brass will sound warmer and heavier than a glass slide on the same guitar.
04Do I need to change my guitar setup?
Not required, but higher action and heavier strings reduce buzz. Many players keep a dedicated slide guitar set up higher rather than compromise a main instrument.
