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Glass
Smoother and brighter than metal, with far less scraping noise as you move along the strings.
Product detailSKU #1303152053104
FenderGlass Slide 3 Thick Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A medium-size glass slide with thick walls. For players who want bright, smooth slide tone with enough mass to drive the strings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues and slide players wanting clean, glassy note attack
- Electric guitar where metal slide noise is distracting
- Players with average finger size testing slide playing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the loud, warm midrange of brass or steel
- Rough handling or gigs where a dropped slide will shatter
- Large fingers that won't fit a medium bore
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
Thick wall
More mass than a thin glass slide, so it presses the strings cleanly and sustains longer without buzzing.
Detail 03
Medium size
Fits average fingers. A slide that's too loose wobbles and ruins intonation; too tight and you can't get it off.
Detail 04
Tube length
Determines how many strings you can cover at once. Full-length slides handle six-string chords; shorter ones favor single notes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Glass breaks when dropped on a hard stage — worth having a spare
- 02Slide playing usually needs higher action and heavier strings to avoid buzz
- 03Check the bore against your finger; sizing varies between brands
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Glass or metal slide?
Glass is brighter, smoother, and quieter against the strings. Metal is warmer and louder with more sustain. Glass is the more common blues and rock starting point.
02What finger should I wear it on?
Pinky or ring finger. That leaves your other fingers free to fret behind the slide and mute unwanted string noise.
03Will a thick slide work on acoustic?
Yes. The added mass helps on acoustic, where you need to move heavier strings and drive the top.
04How do I stop the buzzing?
Rest the slide on the strings without pressing to the fret, keep it directly over the fret wire, and mute behind it with your fretting fingers.
