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Pyrex glass
Borosilicate. Harder and less prone to chipping than soft glass, and it won't dent like metal.
Product detailSKU #1274228082234
DunlopWall Pyrex Glass Slide Large Single
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single large Pyrex glass slide with a wall-style thick body. For guitarists playing slide who want glass tone rather than metal.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues and country slide players wanting a smooth, singing tone
- Players who want weight to press strings without fretting out
- Anyone moving off a metal slide for a warmer sound
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players with slim fingers — a large bore will slide off
- Anyone wanting the bright, cutting attack of a brass or steel slide
- Fretting-hand chord work while wearing it; thick walls limit movement
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.
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Glass vs metal
Smoother, warmer, less string noise. Metal is louder and brighter with more scrape.
Detail 03
Wall thickness
Thicker wall means more mass. Better sustain and less effort to hold notes clean above the frets.
Detail 04
Large size
Sized for a larger finger, usually ring or pinky. Too loose and it wobbles on the strings.
Detail 05
Single slide
One slide, not a pack. Glass breaks if dropped on a hard stage floor.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your finger — a slide that spins is unusable
- 02Slide playing usually wants higher action; low setups buzz
- 03Glass breaks. Drop it once on concrete and it's gone
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What finger does a slide go on?
Most players use the ring or pinky finger, which leaves the other fingers free to fret and mute. Pinky keeps more of the neck available.
02Glass or metal slide?
Glass is warmer and smoother with less string noise. Metal is brighter, louder, and more aggressive. Blues and rock players use both; glass is the more common starting point.
03Do I need to raise my action?
Usually. A slide needs clearance above the frets or it rattles. Many slide players keep a dedicated guitar with higher action, but you can play lightly on a normal setup.
04Can I use this on an electric?
Yes. Glass slides work on electric and acoustic. On electric, the smoother surface means less pickup noise from scraping.
