Detail 01
Stainless steel
Dense and hard. Brighter and more sustaining against the strings than brass or glass.
Product detailSKU #1274228081978
DunlopStainless Steel Pro Tonebar
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A solid stainless steel bar for lap steel and resonator playing. For players moving past a beginner bar who want more weight and sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lap steel and resonator players wanting longer sustain
- Anyone upgrading from a light or hollow starter bar
- Players who want a bright, cutting slide tone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard guitar players wanting a finger-worn slide
- Players with wrist or hand fatigue from heavy bars
- Anyone on a tight budget for a first bar
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
Solid bar
You hold it in your palm rather than wear it on a finger. Built for lap-position playing.
Detail 03
Bar weight
Mass presses the strings without extra hand pressure, which keeps intonation steady across slides.
Detail 04
Smooth steel surface
Glides with less scrape noise than a rough surface, but it will mark soft strings over time.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires lap-position setup — high nut or extension nut on a standard guitar
- 02No case, cloth, or storage pouch included
- 03Steel bars can dent frets if used on a normally-set-up guitar
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a regular guitar?
Only if the action is raised for lap playing. At normal action the bar will hit frets and cause buzzing and fret wear.
02How is this different from a glass slide?
It is a solid bar held in the palm, not a tube worn on a finger, and steel is brighter and more sustaining than glass.
03Will it rust?
Stainless steel resists rust. Wipe it down after playing to keep the surface clean.
04Is it good for beginners?
Yes, though the weight takes practice. Light pressure is enough — pressing hard pushes notes sharp.
