Detail 01
Stainless steel
Bright, cutting attack with long sustain. Louder and more aggressive than glass or brass on the same instrument.
Product detailSKU #1274228082171
DunlopStainless Steel Pro Tonebar Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A medium stainless steel tonebar for lap steel and Dobro. Buy it if you play slide flat on your lap, not around your finger.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lap steel and resonator players wanting a heavier bar
- Bluegrass and country Dobro playing
- Upgrading from a lighter bar for more sustain
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard guitar slide players — this is not worn on a finger
- Anyone wanting a lighter bar for fast position changes
- Players who want warmer, softer glass slide tone
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
Held in the hand, not worn
Grips between thumb and fingers for lap-style playing. It will not work like a finger slide on a standard guitar.
Detail 03
Medium size
Middle ground for weight and hand fit. Covers all strings without being tiring over a full set.
Detail 04
Bar weight
Mass drives the string, so sustain comes from the bar's weight rather than pressing hard.
Detail 05
Rounded nose
Lets you angle into single notes and slants, not just straight full-string chords.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as the bar alone — no case or pouch
- 02Steel bars mark soft frets on standard-setup guitars
- 03Heavier bars take practice to control intonation and muting
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the same as a guitar slide?
No. A tonebar is held in the hand for lap steel or Dobro. Guitar slides are tubes worn on a finger for upright playing.
02Can I use it on a regular guitar?
Only if the guitar is set up lap-style with high action and a raised nut. On normal action it will hit the frets and buzz.
03Steel or glass — which should I get?
Steel is brighter, louder and sustains longer. Glass is warmer and smoother. Steel is the standard choice for Dobro and bluegrass.
04Is medium the right size for me?
Medium suits most adult hands and covers six strings. Choose a lighter bar if your hands tire quickly, heavier if you want more sustain.
