Detail 01
Solid brass
Denser and heavier than glass. Brighter attack, more volume, and more midrange bite from the string.
Product detailSKU #1274228082302
DunlopSolid Brass Guitar Slide Heavy Wall Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A solid brass slide with thick walls, in a medium ring size. For slide players who want volume and sustain over a soft, glassy tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric blues and rock where the slide has to cut through
- Players who want long sustain and a strong fundamental
- Open-tuned playing on an instrument set up with higher action
- Anyone whose glass slide keeps breaking
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing the smooth, warm voice of a glass slide
- Guitars with very low action — a heavy slide will rattle the frets
- Anyone unsure of their finger size, since it isn't adjustable
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
Extra mass drives the string harder for longer sustain, and the weight helps it glide instead of catching.
Detail 03
Medium size
Ring diameter, not length. It should be snug enough not to spin but loose enough to slip off between parts.
Detail 04
Metal body
Won't shatter if dropped, unlike glass. It will mark your frets and strings faster than glass does.
Detail 05
Tube design
Open at both ends, so you can wear it on whichever finger you play from — usually ring or pinky.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the finger you'll wear it on. Slide sizing is ring size, not guitar size.
- 02Most guitars need the action raised to play slide without fret buzz.
- 03Brass tarnishes. An occasional wipe keeps the surface smooth against the strings.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does brass compare to glass?
Brass is louder, brighter, and more aggressive, with a stronger attack. Glass is smoother and warmer with less finger noise. Blues and rock players often reach for brass.
02Which finger should I wear it on?
Pinky leaves three fingers free for fretting chords, which is why most electric players use it. Ring finger gives more control and pressure for single-line playing.
03Do I need to change my guitar setup?
Usually yes. Low action makes the slide clatter against the frets. Raising the action a little, and often using heavier strings, cleans that up.
04Will it damage my strings or frets?
Metal slides wear strings faster than glass and can scuff frets if you press down instead of resting the slide lightly on the strings. Use light pressure.
